While I was running today for my Day 8 activity, I was trying to think about what I might blog about tonight — and then it came to me. I was running without music and have for a long time. I’ve run a complete full marathon without music. Just complete a half marathon without music and typically just don’t run with music.
My first DJ gig looks a little blurry. I'm the guy on the right.
Don’t get me wrong, I love music. It’s in my blood. Back in the day (wow I sound old all of a sudden) I was a DJ and loved it. Now though the music I get is in the car, the house or playing through my iPhone while sitting in front of the computer attempting to get work done.
Some people can’t exercise or run without music. Thankfully I’m not like that. I get into my own state of mind, almost like a form of meditation. I often solve various code problems while running but lately I’ve been listening to my own tunes that play in my head. This week I’ve had ”I come from a land down under…” by Men at Work on repeat in my head. It’s particularly disturbing that I continuously repeat the part about a Vegemite sandwich. When biking to the Calgary Zoo the other day I had a Justin Bieber tune going through my head…yikes!!
No matter how I look at it, I just enjoy running without headphones in my ears. I also allows me to hear the screeches from hawks dive bombing me or circling overhead. When you run or exercise, do you prefer tunes or just the ramblings of your own mind?
Shelby
August 18, 2010 at 7:06 pm
music, music, music…I have left the gym because I forgot my ipod. Plus, can you imagine what goes on in my mind?? Oiy…I need a break from my thoughts
theedj
August 19, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I know the things that come out of your mouth and out on the keyboard, so honestly, you’d be one exception to the rule…please, run or exercise with music. I’m down to 7 weeks left, that means you must be down to 4. Perhaps you need a better playlist. I know this guy who was a DJ once.
Tara
August 18, 2010 at 9:52 pm
love listening to music when working out or house cleaning lol. funny u brought up old days. last weekend i put on my rollerblades. it has felt like for ever since i’ve been blading. i sure do miss saints.
theedj
August 19, 2010 at 8:40 pm
This past June my brother, his girlfriend and I went to a roller rink here in Calgary and I wore my old skates. It’s been probably about 6 or 7 years and I’m sad to say they still fit….and that I still have all those “moves” on them.