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sheff
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 Posted: 01/04/08 - 02:57 Post subject:
I am a long distance runner. I used to enjoy running 10k’s and even 20k’s. However I have been experiencing problems with my mind lately. I can’t concentrate on anything, my thoughts are racing and I end up confused. I aborted last race because of it. I know that it sounds silly but this has become a problem to me. What are your long runs thoughts?
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frederick
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Posted: 02/08/08 - 00:14 Post subject:
You obviously have some problems that originate somewhere else. That has nothing to do with running. Are you under a lot of stress lately? Are you getting enough sleep? Recent scientific findings suggest that a person should get minimum eight hours of sleep. More is desirable. As for the thoughts during the long run, well I think of plenty of things…whatever is nice and appealing. Sometimes when I need to pick up a speed or feel that I might not make it I start to imagine that my legs are propelled by a rocket fuel and I am getting faster and faster and run at the speed of sound. I hold this mental image and it really helps me to finish the race.
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doug
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Posted: 03/04/08 - 18:12 Post subject:
Have you thought of getting an mp3 player? Try listening to some music that you like and mentally sing the songs.
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Rancom_John
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Posted: 01/05/09 - 09:55 Post subject:
Maybe you might want to discuss such things with a therapist. It helped me out.
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ReluctantRunner
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Posted: 01/06/09 - 09:28 Post subject:
| doug wrote: | Have you thought of getting an mp3 player? Try listening to some music that you like and mentally sing the songs.
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I agree with Doug - the minute my mind starts going into overdrive, I turn up the volume. The trick is to learn how to keep those thoughts at bay, meditation works very well.
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