Running and MP3 Players



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The thought of going out for a nice two or three mile run is not exactly the most exhilarating thing to do, especially for people who find it hard to get out and run. Most people often find some form of an excuse from getting out of the exercise routine and tell themselves they’ll make it up tomorrow. In the hindsight of things, people find themselves bored when they go out for a run. Of course they know they are doing a good thing for their body by getting out and being proactive, but most find it hard to keep themselves distracted from counting down the mile(s) until they are done with their run. Well, there is a simple solution for you folks, the MP3 Player.

A modern day piece of technology, the MP3 Player allows for easy access to our favorite music or audio logs without having to use a radio or tape player. All most every person today has a MP3 player. We see people in our every day lives walking down the street, or an example I like to use, students walking around on campus listening to their favorite tunes while walking to their next destination. So why can’t we apply the same aspect to our physical fitness routine?

Many find relaxation in listening to music. Many also find listening to music to release stress or simply just to pass time away. This concept is also true with running. Many runners today use this type of technology not only to relax while getting their exercise, but also to keep their mind focused on something else at hand. I find that listening to music (a little AC/DC or Bon Jovi to my taste) tends to be motivational and keep a person's thoughts carefree for that time period when you are out running.

Listening to music while running can also set goals for us. For example, when I head out for the track, I find two songs that are roughly just under four minutes apiece and program to play back to back. This is a way I can keep a pace count for a mile run and at the same time, listen to music to keep my mind offset from focusing to hard on my pace, stride, and breathing technique. This is just one little way I can enjoy doing something I already enjoy to do, but getting a little more motivation at the same time.

So the next time you head out for a walk or run, grab that MP3 Player… You just might end up running/walking a little faster than what you planned on doing that mile in.