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Nov 2016
4:16pm, 25 Nov 2016
1,487 posts
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Spleen
The Saint: Don't leave us hanging, what was their reply?
I listen to music while doing pretty much anything that doesn't command my full attention. E.g. ironing, cooking, most computer games that don't have voice acting. Solo running's just another.
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Nov 2016
4:42pm, 25 Nov 2016
1,363 posts
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larkim
Over the last couple of months I've come back to headphones for longer slower runs after about 4 years of no running with headphones.
Its not something I'd want to do all the time, but it's reopened my eyes (ears?) to why people do it - just zoning out for a while with a happy tune in your ears can mop up the boredom of long monotonous slow miles.
Running plus headphones is something of a cliche these days - I can't imagine a TV programme or film showing a solo hobby runner without headphones as it seems to be the perception that its a necessary requirement.
Races, of course, are completely different matters...
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Nov 2016
8:27pm, 25 Nov 2016
5,941 posts
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The_Saint
Oh sorry, outright denials naturally, I think they were a bit surprised that the other people in the room also shared my view.
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Nov 2016
9:18pm, 25 Nov 2016
11,397 posts
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SODIron © 2002
As a ex-headphone wearer I now choose to only wear headphones when running indoors...treadmill stuff.
If I'm outside I like to know what's going on around me and if it's a race I think it's good form as a matter of respect to those who take the time to put on events that we are fully engaged in the race and not switched off from the world.
But that's just my choice...
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Nov 2016
9:23pm, 25 Nov 2016
23,085 posts
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SPR
I'm with Saint on this. I find it interesting that running is 'accepted' as boring by runners and therefore needing music.
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Nov 2016
9:59pm, 25 Nov 2016
5,942 posts
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The_Saint
I've said it before but I wouldn't be surprised by people saying they have to wear headphones during sex to take their minds off the tedium.
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Nov 2016
10:40pm, 25 Nov 2016
59,375 posts
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Gobi
LOL - hold on darling I need more tempo on the tunes
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Nov 2016
5:04pm, 26 Nov 2016
1,364 posts
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larkim
Surely it's not that weird to consider not every single run as being the height of fulfilment and interest? I envy you if that is the case!
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Nov 2016
5:16pm, 26 Nov 2016
10,772 posts
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Carpathius
I don't think it's one extreme or the other. I love running with earphones. I love running without. Depends a lot on where I'm running and my mood.
And yeah - sometimes running is bloody boring and I need the distraction !
I only ever listen to music while running though, and sometimes the lure of a new CD will mean I change my planned route to one that's earphone-safe.
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Nov 2016
6:14pm, 26 Nov 2016
59,378 posts
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Gobi
Larkim - I don't think I analyze my run enough to be a highlight or of interest or boring. For me it is training.
There is a reason for everything I do in training and that makes it simple.
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Bluetooth bone conduction heaphones/buds
Oct 2024