Mind games

[Miranda]

Good for you on branching out!

I wish I could too. But my medical body stuff says no.

Well, what little I did run years ago I tried to focus on the sound. Guess the same with swimming. And I do this also on my bike.

With the bike it's the steady hum of the cranks turning, and the chain in the cogs. It's like being a well oiled machine. You and bike. One beast.

With running I would focus on my feet striking the ground and the sound of debris crushing underneath it. And my breathing. Everything smooth and rhthymic.

Swimming, same. My steady breathing. And the graceful swooshing sound/movement of my limbs in the water.

I think music really helps if you can do it safely. With the bike I gave up my one loan ear bud. And I do miss it.

I think the sights are a big help too. The longer you run your route you will begin to notice the routine of what happens.

And yes, I agree with you... the clock of how many minutes is left is the worst for motivation... amazing how long a minute can be sometimes lol.

Good Luck!



EDIT ADD:

And more so directly answering the post title... "mind games"... it's funny, rhythmic exercise, like cycling, is about the only time my mind completely shuts off... it's a really wonderful thing.

Funny, I tried to do yoga once and kinda hated it. The being still physically and woo-ing zen to come to me was just not working for me. But turn it around and put things into steady motion first... the universe is at peace.