Getting through the workout

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I went to my running workout yesterday. A few things I have to mention:

  • Music helps get into the running (or whatever other exercise). I left my ipod in the car because it was raining. I know it makes me faster.
  • Without music, it’s easier to crap-talk myself. It’s pretty easy to crap-talk myself, and I don’t think it’s just because I’ve just missed many workouts because of a cascade of viruses and baby ear infections and the like. I don’t think it’s because I feel sluggish from all the sickness, and "run" like it. I think it’s easy to do.
  • It’s hard to keep the pep talk going. The best is when I let go and experience what I’m doing. (music helps that too).
  • I know this isn’t just me- or just ADHD. My track club buddies confirmed similar experiences.
  • Pros of working out alone: I don’t feel like I have to "catch up" to everyone else or go at a specific tempo
  • Cons of working out alone: I have less motivation, pay more attention to too many details of what I’m doing and thinking, and it’s LESS FUN.