I don't often run to tunes, but I do collect them on my iPod - go figure! I'm so used to tuning out the rest of the world and hearing my own rhythm. Plus, because I coach in a running program, I'm often conversing with one of my trainees on the road, or being asked questions, or trying to keep people safe on the road, or just watching the world as I pass by.
I do agree, though, that training with tunes can help your tempo, improve your pace, make you forget the pain and even keep you motivated. The first half marathon I ran was on a freezing morning, I had fractured my ankle a few weeks before and was running all taped up, and I was in pain by mile 10. However, Eric Johnson helped keep me going to the finish.
At the Nike Human Race last summer, many of us were plugged into our iPods, perhaps having downloaded the special playlists made for the race.
At just about every major event I've run in the Austin area, and the Rock N Rolls, there have been musicians along the route to keep us motivated.
Just be careful to not try to push too hard too soon, or try to keep up an unreasonable pace for longer than your body can realistically sustain, or you will set yourself up for injury.
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I don't often run to tunes, but I do collect them on my iPod - go figure! I'm so used to tuning out the rest of the world and hearing my own rhythm. Plus, because I coach in a running program, I'm often conversing with one of my trainees on the road, or being asked questions, or trying to keep people safe on the road, or just watching the world as I pass by.
I do agree, though, that training with tunes can help your tempo, improve your pace, make you forget the pain and even keep you motivated. The first half marathon I ran was on a freezing morning, I had fractured my ankle a few weeks before and was running all taped up, and I was in pain by mile 10. However, Eric Johnson helped keep me going to the finish.
At the Nike Human Race last summer, many of us were plugged into our iPods, perhaps having downloaded the special playlists made for the race.
At just about every major event I've run in the Austin area, and the Rock N Rolls, there have been musicians along the route to keep us motivated.
Just be careful to not try to push too hard too soon, or try to keep up an unreasonable pace for longer than your body can realistically sustain, or you will set yourself up for injury.
Rock on!
March 27, 2009 - 7:45pmThis Comment
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