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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
On long distance runs, Where does your mind go ???
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Your iPod is on ready. It’s Saturday afternoon and time to get the week’s long distance run under your belt.
But during your run where does your mind drift to? Are you thinking about your family, work, or just taking in the sites?
I’m just trying to settle in for the first few miles. It’s not that different from a road trip in my car. I know I’ve got some miles ahead of me and I’m trying to reach cruise control.
What are you thinking about once you get to automatic pilot?
When I was running with a walkman, I’d tape a talk radio show to listen to while I ran.
These days most runs with my iPod are sort of a meditation for me. But when I’m doing a long distance run, you want to know what’s really on simmer in my subconscious? It’s what I’m going to eat later on.
I’m thinking, ”After I shower and change, what great meal is going to be my reward…my guilty pleasure.”
Last Sunday after 16 miles it was a small pizza and red wine.
SIDE NOTE: We’re looking for 3 or 4 unique runners participating in this year’s ING race for a story I’m working on. Maybe you or someone you know is running in tribute to someone or celebrating a milestone. Shoot me an e-mail and tell me about it.
MORE: State of the Art Marathon Training. USA Fit/Team Spirit Active Trainer. Peachtree Road Race. Road Rules. ING Georgia Marathon.
