I agree with your last sentence, but music helps distract me. I don't really

Apr 13, 2021
9:07:44pm

BLT-Coug All-American

end up listening to the music, I just get lost in my thoughts. The music keeps me from hearing my breathing and/or counting my steps which is nice.

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For you cardio folks, what do you think about to help take your mind off the

Odysseus

4/13/21 8:19pm

The only thing that gets me up for cardio is signing up for a race. For some reason, the running and cycling is much

slappy

4/13/21 8:21pm

Podcasts. Or do hard enough cardio (Zwift training) that you can’t do anything

eysikal

4/13/21 8:21pm

Interesting different peoples opinions. I personally can't stand Zwift...

ordinary tri guy

4/13/21 8:31pm

RE: Interesting different peoples opinions. I personally can't stand Zwift...

supersix

4/13/21 9:07pm

I need a game on the TV, music on the speakers, and something interesting

wabluecoug

4/13/21 8:21pm

Lately I’ve been watching a show, which is new for me but has helped.

garyfan

4/13/21 8:24pm

Audiobooks or chatting with a friend.

Cosmodiar

4/13/21 8:24pm

I once tried running while listening to the Book of Mormon in Portuguese

Big Daddy D

4/13/21 8:25pm

Music. I can't say I'm doing super intense / long cardio at the moment though.

greatbam

4/13/21 8:25pm

Don't need it. Just sprint 2-3 times a week, lift and stay active.

777

4/13/21 8:26pm

Audiobooks, podcasts, music.

Junior Deputy

4/13/21 8:26pm

I’ll erg for 5-10 minutes to get the blood pumping. It’s pure pain. Then I’ll do

m0resn0w

4/13/21 8:27pm

I’ve got nothing.. I’m a quitter too..

cougfanz

4/13/21 8:28pm

I’m a crazy

gww687

4/13/21 8:29pm

I agree with your last sentence, but music helps distract me. I don't really

BLT-Coug

4/13/21 9:07pm

Pretty much

RUNBYU1

4/14/21 12:08am

I put in whatever "Great Courses" series I'm working through. Or if a new Smarter Every Day or Mark Rober video has

Smack'sWife

4/13/21 8:30pm

I just watch YouTube videos while I'm on the exercise bike. It's great, hardly

CougarTailDevourer

4/13/21 8:31pm

I think of fat people.

MrClark

4/13/21 8:36pm

Lots of mirrors?

DieHarder

4/13/21 10:05pm

Loud, fast, angry music

spinner

4/13/21 8:41pm

Lots of caffeine. Loud music. And hate

nomomtn

4/13/21 8:42pm

Watch Netflix on treadmill.

zephyr

4/13/21 8:55pm

Trail run. Lots to look at, mind has to stay engaged (or you end up on your face). Music in one ear.

unctoothman

4/13/21 8:57pm

Chasing a ball/frisbee is the best way.

JuicyJam

4/13/21 9:01pm

I listen to Dwight Schrute’s spin class

Alpi Gusto

4/13/21 9:03pm

Umm Stand up comedy routines and podcadts with super interesting things,

CarolinaCoug

4/13/21 9:27pm

Brandon sanderson. I'm near the end of rhythm of war and am looking forward

runnincoug

4/13/21 9:34pm

The scenery flying past for 30 or more miles

IAmSpartyCoug

4/13/21 9:46pm

Music music music

ALC

4/13/21 9:53pm

I chase a ball. That is how I do cardio.

YSMACK

4/13/21 10:00pm

YSMACK is a golden retriever, user notes updated

Alpi Gusto

4/13/21 11:17pm

RE: YSMACK is a golden retriever, user notes updated

YSMACK

4/13/21 11:35pm

Nothing. I get to mtn bike in serene places while doing cardio.😊

SoValleyCOUG

4/13/21 10:04pm

Podcasts exclusively. Same for house chores. And wood working. And gardening.

YIsForBrigham

4/13/21 10:04pm

I trail run, usually at a pace that is enjoyable. Love it.

RUNBYU1

4/13/21 11:34pm

YouTube

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