The Running Thread - 2018

[cavepig]

I don't listen to music or anything for safety reasons, I need to hear for cars, farm equipment, surroundings, creepy stuff, etc. I did for a while run with music, but honestly don't miss it as being in tuned to around me is more important.

Root Beer, I have no preference since it's not my favorite. I can't remember the last time I had Root Beer actually. But I do remember those root beer candy barrels and kind of liking those when I was little and ate that type of candy.

 

[DopeyBadger]

QOTD: Music or no music while running? (music could be pod cast or something similar)

I listen to music while training and racing. I can hear pretty much anything I need to. I just have it on in the background during training. For racing, I use music because I subscribe to the research that states the following:

Essentially, it has been shown in many studies that by having music that is enjoyed, self-selected, and has a high bpm the overall perception of effort is decreased. This decreased perception of effort was connected with increased ability when used during races below the anaerobic threshold. I believe this is because in a 5K the physical limitations are what they are and the dampening of effort is ineffective. However, prior to a 5K using amping up music works by raising self confidence and HR. So pump up the jams and you'll reduce your perception of effort. You can run faster listening to music you like that has a high beats per minute.

Costas I. Karageorghis* and David-Lee Priest. Music in the exercise domain: a review and synthesis (Part I and Part II). International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Vol. 5, No. 1, March 2012, 6784

 

[LSUlakes]

if I am gonna be drinking pop.

So about this pop thing... If any of yall ever come to South Louisiana and go out to eat, your server may ask what kind of coke do you want. Soft drinks are just called coke for some reason around here. "Hey what kind of coke would you like? I will take a Dr. Pepper please." lol We are also very loyal to the coke brand and Pepsi is rarely served restaurants.

 

[SarahDisney]

ATTQOTD: Music always. I do podcasts once in a blue moon, but it doesn't feel the same.

Bonus: I don't drink root beer. Where's my coffee question?

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: Music always! I have a 6 hour (and growing) playlist on my phone that I always have on shuffle. Sometimes when I get bored I like to tempo run to the beat. It’s mostly high energy pop song remixes (they are very long), but it’s a good mix of everything. We just snagged some tickets to Hamilton at Kennedy Center this summer so I’ve been listening to the soundtrack recently.

Bonus: IBC in the bottle

 

[Princess KP]

ATTQOTD: Definitely need music. For Marathon weekend, I packed my iPod Shuffle just in case my AirPods or phone died.
My go to music right now is the Black Panther soundtrack, Hamilton soundtrack and anything from Eminem.

 

[jennamfeo]

I listen to music while training and racing. I can hear pretty much anything I need to. I just have it on in the background during training. For racing, I use music because I subscribe to the research that states the following:

Essentially, it has been shown in many studies that by having music that is enjoyed, self-selected, and has a high bpm the overall perception of effort is decreased. This decreased perception of effort was connected with increased ability when used during races below the anaerobic threshold. I believe this is because in a 5K the physical limitations are what they are and the dampening of effort is ineffective. However, prior to a 5K using amping up music works by raising self confidence and HR. So pump up the jams and you'll reduce your perception of effort. You can run faster listening to music you like that has a high beats per minute.

Costas I. Karageorghis* and David-Lee Priest. Music in the exercise domain: a review and synthesis (Part I and Part II). International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Vol. 5, No. 1, March 2012, 6784

Hmmmmmmmmm........

So about this pop thing... If any of yall ever come to South Louisiana and go out to eat, your server may ask what kind of coke do you want. Soft drinks are just called coke for some reason around here. "Hey what kind of coke would you like? I will take a Dr. Pepper please." lol We are also very loyal to the coke brand and Pepsi is rarely served restaurants.

AMEN. Coke >>> Pepsi
I use all phrases that describe soft drinks: soda, soda pop, pop, coke. When I grew up you always just asked people "Do you want a coke?" because a) it was mostly likely what we had and b) because it was just another term for soda. But when someone says "If Pepsi okay?" I lose it.

 

[FFigawi]

It's mot my favorite beer of the choices out there. Didnt AB get purchased by a German company a few years ago? Those folks know how to brew stuff, so maybe its coming! I'm with you on the beer snob thing. I can not and will not drink a "diet beer". People come over to my house and routinely leave that stuff in my beer fridge, After 2-3 months, it goes in the trash because it's wasting space for the good stuff.

A-B was purchased by InBev, which itself is a combination of Brazilian and Belgian companies. As a friend of people who own or work for local craft breweries, I don't purchase anything from the mass market companies (AB-InBev, MillerCoors, etc.) if at all possible. Some of the craft brewers who sold out, like Karbach here in Houston, still make fairly decent beer, but I'd rather give my money to the local and little guys.

QOTD: Music or no music while running? (music could be pod cast or something similar)

Nope, no music. I'd rather listen to what's happening around me. My one exception to this is when running on a treadmill. That's when an iPad loaded with TV episodes or movies comes in handy.

BONUS QUESTION: Continuing with the beverage discussion: Favorite type of Root Beer? Barqs... because it has bite! Out of a glass bottle is the GOAT!

Another vote for Barqs!

So about this pop thing... If any of yall ever come to South Louisiana and go out to eat, your server may ask what kind of coke do you want. Soft drinks are just called coke for some reason around here. "Hey what kind of coke would you like? I will take a Dr. Pepper please." lol We are also very loyal to the coke brand and Pepsi is rarely served restaurants.

We had this in New England too. Everything is coke. I never knew of or heard of pop until I moved to Michigan.

 

[rteetz]

So about this pop thing... If any of yall ever come to South Louisiana and go out to eat, your server may ask what kind of coke do you want. Soft drinks are just called coke for some reason around here. "Hey what kind of coke would you like? I will take a Dr. Pepper please." lol We are also very loyal to the coke brand and Pepsi is rarely served restaurants.

And we normal people in WI call soda, soda

 

[KevM]

ATTQOTD: when I started running I always listened to music. Then I switched to podcasts. Now it’a Audible. I always listen when i’m Training. For races themselves, it depends on the race.

 

[FFigawi]

And we normal people in WI call soda, soda

All two of you?

 

[rteetz]

All two of you?

Yes @DopeyBadger and I.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Yes @DopeyBadger and I.

Ouch @*DisneyDreamer!

 

[baxter24]

ATTQOTD: I listen to podcasts while running.

Bonus question: I cannot stand the taste of root beer. When we were dating, my husband would secretly fill my drink with root beer instead of Coke when we went out to eat. Literally spit it out the first time he did it. Despite him thinking it was funny, I did still end up marrying him!

 

[rteetz]

Ouch @*DisneyDreamer!

See @FFigawi we have more than 2!

 

[GreatLakes]

QOTD: Music or no music while running? (music could be pod cast or something similar)

No music. Besides the safety factor of wanting to hear clearly what is going on around me I don't want to be distracted by music or anything while I'm running.

 

[AZMermaid]

I need to start wearing hats so I am following yesterdays QOTD. It hit 100 yesterday. My kids started swimming in our pool over the weekend, but it is still too cold for me. I am interested in a Sparkle Athletic visor. I ran in an old Aulani visor last week to experiment. It was okay... a little loose, so I need to play with it more.

I did a quick two this morning before our Red for Ed Walk In at school today. Hoping it doesn't go to a walk out... but it is looking that way.

 

[AFwifelife]

ATTQOTD: yes music. Usually pandora so I have a good mix. I get bored with my playlists.

Fun fact! Our research is in the early phase, but we've found that topically administered octisalate and homosalate in sunscreens appear to reduce onset or diminish symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. Still working on the why and other possible similar compounds. It was definitely a bit of a surprise during our UV and Vitamin D experiments.

This is actually super interesting. My dad has RR MS and it’s always so interesting to see how far research has come in regards to MS.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: I listen to music or a podcast if I am running alone, outside or on the TM. But I don't wear headphones outside so I can hear what is going on around me. I probably look like an owl as I am constantly twisting my head around to keep an eye out. But I want everyone who sees me to be aware that I see them too. I usually wear headphones on the TM because there are other people in the wellness center with me. But last Friday we had severe thunderstorms so I was running on the TM and everyone left. I switched to just playing my music out loud as they have the machines set up so your back is to all the doors and I didn't want anyone sneaking up on me and freaking me out, lol!

Bonus Question: A&W on tap. So hard to find now days though. If I am going to have a root beer it is usually a diet A&W in the can.

 

[sourire]

QOTD: Music or no music while running?

ATTQOTD: Definitely music on a treadmill. If the run is slower and easy on the treadmill, have been watching youtube videos of Disney races, but if the pace is too fast, I get dizzy looking at the screen, so only music. Definitely music during races. Usually music on outdoor runs, though sometimes no. The playlist usually consists of a few (or many) Springsteen favorites!