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Whaaat?
How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 1:29PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Every start a long run on a familiar route and thought "to hell with it" and just walked back to the car? This has happened to me a few times. Sometimes the montony of it all gets the best of me. The lonely trail thing is not for me. I tend to like running around other people. Not necessarily with, but around. I don't compete, just run for fitness. Nothing gets me more stoked than running around beautiful women who happen to have a lot of stamina. I tend to hang behind them and enjoy the sights then move onto another (or get left behind). Keeps me going. How do you manage it? Discuss...
bad mood today
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 1:47PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
If its women you are interested in, take up swimming.

Leave the trails to those of us who want to be there.
MOSOP OUT
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 1:51PM - in reply to bad mood today Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
If you donīt compete you maybe donīt need long runs
disciples of Dane
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 1:56PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Dude or dudette,

You need to get yourself the modern runner's kit to keep yourself from getting bored with the running part of running.

The minimal version is GPS, heart rate monitor, tunes, cell phone with camera to document where you've been, plenty of tasty beverages and energy food, cool shades, compression socks. I think there's a few more necessities I'm forgetting.

Glad I could help!
Precious Roy
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 2:23PM - in reply to disciples of Dane Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
One word for you that should be two: Crossfit.

Running is all about solitude. You do not have to run every run alone. But, if you cannot stand running alone on a trail, you have taken up the wrong sport.
ounce of self discipline
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 2:30PM - in reply to Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
A combination of zoning out one minute and pushing myself the next minute. Only lazy SOB use boredom as an excuse to stop.
Rick Perry
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 2:52PM - in reply to ounce of self discipline Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I carry a pistol and shoot coyotes.
orbitboy
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 2:55PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Find a group of friends to run with.
off the leash
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 5:46PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
If you can't run with other people do laps where there are other people, ie, a park. Where do other people run? I am like that too. I like park city running because even though I like to run alone, I like to be "around" other people. I get a little freaked out when there is nobody else around.
ukathleticscoach
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 5:53PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
How long are you at work 8 hours + every damn day, now that is boredom

Running is like being let out of that prison
YES
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 6:03PM - in reply to ukathleticscoach Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I like to think of it as training, you have to keep focused through the boredom, or you could really just simplify and enjoy the nature around you and ponder thoughts. Or something that I have done before, play pandora radio on your phone and put it in our chest pockets, comedy is good
The sea yields to knowledge
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 6:12PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Boredom doesn't get to be an issue for me until I get north of 20 miles. If you don't compete you don't really have any need to run long enough to get bored.
Peace Out
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/15/2012 6:18PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I don't usually get bored because I day-dream the whole time. But if I were you, I would run some new trails.
Whaaat?
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/16/2012 3:19PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Some great responses. I'm a dude. I run roughly five miles a day and do run with tunes. Nothing lazy about it, I put my miles in but I'd rather run in a nice large park with people around. Attractive women definitely motivate me. I've begun to research foreign language apps that I can listen to while running. Might as well learn another language while the hours pass. I'm not going to let boredom stop me from running so I'm looking to new ways to spice it up.
find a new sport
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/16/2012 3:23PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Maybe you should just pick a sport you enjoy instead of doing a sport that bores you. I run because I enjoy it. If I didn't enjoy it, I'd play soccer or football or golf or whatever sport I actually enjoyed instead.
umm drum
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/16/2012 3:25PM - in reply to Peace Out Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Peace Out wrote:

I don't usually get bored because I day-dream the whole time. But if I were you, I would run some new trails.


This, I like to pretend Im a pro or something, sad, but what the hell. Also, enjoy the scenery.

Why would you even run if you don't enjoy it?
Whaaat?
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/16/2012 3:30PM - in reply to find a new sport Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
find a new sport wrote:

Maybe you should just pick a sport you enjoy instead of doing a sport that bores you. I run because I enjoy it. If I didn't enjoy it, I'd play soccer or football or golf or whatever sport I actually enjoyed instead.


Running is the most effective way for me to lose weight and keep it down. I've been injured trying other sports so running has it's benefits for me. I'm fighting plantar fasciitis right now but that's about it. One thing you can't beat is showing up, lacing on your sneaks and just running. I've tried biking and lugging all that gear around got old fast. I can leave work and just run.
the average male runner
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/16/2012 4:00PM - in reply to ukathleticscoach Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
ukathleticscoach wrote:

How long are you at work 8 hours + every damn day, now that is boredom

Running is like being let out of that prison


THIS!

Also, I love the alone time and solitude of running, even long runs seem to go by quickly after I just get into that zen like mode.
Camazotz
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/16/2012 4:50PM - in reply to Precious Roy Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Precious Roy wrote:

Running is all about solitude. You do not have to run every run alone. But, if you cannot stand running alone on a trail, you have taken up the wrong sport.


This.

I pity those who get "bored" alone with their own thoughts. I'm afraid the problem this guy has really has very little to do with running.
jack n
RE: How do you combat boredom on long runs? 6/16/2012 4:56PM - in reply to Whaaat? Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Anybody who recommends using an ipod on runs should be put in jail.
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