Finding your rhythm?

[Jogunlikely]

I can't run with music, as i judge the time ive run by the length of the track and that just depresses me on the longer runs but i do have a podcast in my ears. As I've no time reference I focus on the person talking so the run goes much quicker. How do I regulate my pace when running outside?

When I run on the treadmill it's obviously easy to do and the 25 min runs are achievable but boring!

How do I regulate pace without music?

Any thoughts much appreciated

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good question! I have issues going on a treadmill!

You pretty much know your cadence though, so I’d try and keep that the same, shorten the stride at first though as it is different. It’s all a bit of trial and error, and may take a run or two before you find where “comfortable” is.

Short strides up and down any hills too!

[Katnap Graduate]

I find it with my breathing.

When you can run with an easy slow breath in and then out

Music can drown that out and that's where talky podcasts help.

[Mellowyello Graduate]

Or, download an easy-read audiobook from your local library. 📖

[Beestonbabe Graduate]

I cannot run with music, but just seem to have settled into my natural pace. I did try it once but not for me, I just use my breathing.

[Oldlady57]

Tried a running metronome Jogunlikely? It’s not something I’ve tried, just read about it. Hopefully you’ll find your own natural pace soon enough👍🏻

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Oldlady57]

Good idea. Just looked and I have an app for that on my phone 👍 I'm on the treadmill tonight so will identify my rhythm there and try to replicate when outside on Friday. Watch this space 🤗

[jiggles7 Graduate]

Well done for making the break to outside!

I tend to listen to audiobook now and I just do what feels comfortable leg and breathing wise and don’t get too caught up in the rest until I have a cursory look at my running app after...then is oooh I ran a bit further/bit faster/slower today.

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to jiggles7]

Hi jiggles I'm an outside advocate but due to work wk6 onwards has mainly been dreadmill then going back outside I was all over the place. Couldn't seem to get my breath couldn't slow down and stay slowed down. The stats were up and down like a yoyo 🤷‍♀️

Back on the treadmill tonight. boo but I'm going to try Unfitnomore nike coach run thingy on Friday then I'll give an audio book a go. Reading has a rhythm so that may help x