For months I have been hearing about the benefits of running with no music. I have even had a few close calls where I heard that a race I signed up for didn't allow for headphones. The only time I had run without music was a trail run and the warrior dash.
A few weeks ago my new shoes were giving me problems, so my husband suggested a run without music so I could hear my feet hitting the ground and improve my strides. That 3 mile run seemed to be horrible!!! I kept hearing my tunes, and trying to pretend that I was enjoying the sights of my neighborhood.
I went back to my ipod and did not think too much about trying music free again. A few weeks after that my ipod wasn't charged or something random like that and I ran again with no music. Hmmm that wasn't as bad as the first time. This went on and off for a few more runs.
This week I ran with no music for the full week, except for my 3k on Saturday which was a race. I think I'm hooked. I think running with out music was actually enjoyable and I really could hear and feel what my body does when I'm running.
I hope this is a change I will keep put with! I'm excited with the results so far!
Opening Day was a ton of fun and even got a run in by the lake while I was in Chicago this week for spring break.
We are heading into week 6 of the 10 miler training. I'm feeling strong and confident. My running is getting better each week!!!
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