Sometimes running the same route over and over again can get pretty boring. I try to shake
things up by making a game out of it. For example, I might try to catch up to other runners
who are ahead of me and pass them. I
really like to do this at the end of my run right before the last hill. I usually pick a point far away and see if I
can beat them to it.
The game gets really interesting
when I hear the footsteps of another runner coming up behind me. First, I slow
down to let them pass me. Once they pass, I try to maintain pace with
them waiting for my moment to fly past them.
Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose, but I always have fun.
How do you break up the monotony of your run?
I like to do things "spur of the moment" while I'm running! If I see a slight detour - I'll take it! If there are sprinklers on anywhere - I'll run through them (weather permitting of course!) I really just like to switch things up as much as possible during a run so that I don't have to worry about getting too bored!
ReplyDeleteRunning through a sprinkler sounds fun. I will have to remember than on the next hot day.
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