What are the strangest things we run to?

[musicman]

Just wondered what in the 'post-Laura' era we run to when not listening to one of the 5+ podcasts-other than own music of course. I seem to find my rhthym just as easily listening to : T20 cricket, archers omnibus edition. drama of the week or radio 5-live. Any other weird choices out there?

[CaroleC Graduate]

Nope, I run to interval running beats, or general running music; fairly boring!

CaroleC

[musicman Graduate in reply to CaroleC]

whatever suits but I have found it interesting that I have run my better times without music just setting m,y own pace.

[Deryn61 Graduate]

I dont usually take my ipod now, I like to listen to the sounds of nature (and it helps me hear cyclists etc coming along the path so I have more of a chance to call my dog back).

[musicman Graduate in reply to Deryn61]

cyclists can be scary. Of course when I'm a cyclist walkers and runners are a pain.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

The BBC Ouch! disability podcast.

[Anniemurph Graduate]

It has to be cheesy 80s tracks - but some rap as well, which always takes me by surprise. I need a good thumping bass to drown out the sound of my huffing and puffing, and to disguise the thud of my feet hitting the ground!

[musicman Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

whatever works!

[carolinew Graduate]

I've just down loaded a couple of audiobooks to see if I'm concentrating on them I don't notice how puffed/tired I am lol.

[musicman Graduate in reply to carolinew]

An interesting experiment! Perhaps you could run in episodes instead of intervals.

[Frazzles Graduate]

I like listening to podcasts while running sometimes - especially comedy podcasts. Dave Gorman's is a good one.

[musicman Graduate in reply to Frazzles]

Yes.I also enjoy listening to comedy including Dave Gorman but I'd forgotten to look for him when looking for new stuff to download so thanks for the reminder. I especially like it that you have no interruptions to your listening when running-no stupid calls about PPI solar panels or changing energy supplier!

[Wawacito Graduate]

There are 5+ pod casts? Would you have a link for me, please?

Graudated yesterday and have been "collecting" music to run to. The Laura-Podcast music is actually not my cup of tea at all, but it works well for me, i.e. the lack of lyrics (mostly) and the beat which lets me fall in to a steady rhythm. Looking for other tracks though for future runs. Hence my asking for 5+ podcasts

[roseabi in reply to Wawacito]

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/c...

[Wawacito Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Wonderful! 🏃‍♀️☀️🤗 Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I like to listen to the radio on a long run.

[nowster Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Wow! The original post is over 9 years old!

I've run to spoken word podcasts, comedy quizzes, music (pop and classical), radio (live and recordings) and nothing at all.

I have not listened to The Archers for about 18 years. I consider myself a recovered Archers Addict.

One thing I haven't done yet is try to run and hold a phone conversation. I ought to be able to by now. I have stopped a run and walked to take a phone call, though.

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to nowster]

9 years! Obviously didn’t notice that 🤣

I wonder if they’re still running?