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2012-05-01 7:24 AM

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Subject: To music or not to music, that is the question.

I listen to music about half the time when I run. Never on the bike or on a swim. I've seen water-proof mp3 players, though. If I had one, I would probably use it about half the time. Personally, I like high energy stuff - Psytrance, breakbeats, etc. - my current favorite is anything from the Psychedelic Psylence podcast (Daniel Attalla).

Who amongst you listens to music during your workouts? Whats on your playlist?



2012-05-01 8:43 AM
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I completely abandoned music after my most recent marathon in January.  It was at that time that I switched from just running to triathlon training.  I knew music wasn't allowed in triathlons so I just quit cold turkey.  I've gotta say, it's been freeing.  For one, I don't have to hassle with the iPod.  And another - I don't have to keep worrying about what's on the playlist and keeping it up to date.  I just put on my Garmin and go.

Coincidentally, I've gotten more enjoyment out of my runs lately.  I'm also running faster than ever.  No idea if running sans music has contributed to that or not, but there it is.

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I listen to music on the bike as well as on the run. I know it's not safe to ride and listen to music but I will continue to do so for now. Most of my training rides take place on Indiana country roads anyways. I listen to a variety of music from Jay Z to DMB, music tends to take me to another place.
2012-05-01 8:50 AM
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Only when I run on the treadmill. Mainly Rock, Metal, and some Hip Hop.
2012-05-01 8:52 AM
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Subject: RE: To music or not to music, that is the question.
I call foul! The title asks one question, the first post a different one. I opened the thread to answer the former; not.
2012-05-01 8:56 AM
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I rarely listen to music when running outside because I like to know what's going on around me.  Maybe I'm just paranoid though.

I'll listen to it on the treadmill though.



2012-05-01 9:03 AM
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I listen to music on longer runs, but rarely on shorter runs. I never listen to it on the bike. Most all of my music is rock. If I'm on the treadmill I'm always watching the news and rarely listen to music.
2012-05-01 9:09 AM
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Use it whenever it's safe. I don't, but if I did it'd probably be something with a frantic pace, like house music. Oh, and the Paramore channel on Pandora has some good angst music with pretty fast beats.


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2012-05-01 9:24 AM
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Only on the treadmill or on the trainer. I am one with nature when I'm outdoors, ZenMaster

My musical tastes are pretty diverse. When working out it tends to be harder rock, Spanning everything from Cream to the Ramones to Nirvana, and up through the Chili Peppers and Linkin Park. I'm also a huge jazz fan, but I can't work out to that.

2012-05-01 10:30 AM
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BrianRunsPhilly - 2012-05-01 10:24 AM

Only on the treadmill or on the trainer. I am one with nature when I'm outdoors, ZenMaster

My musical tastes are pretty diverse. When working out it tends to be harder rock, Spanning everything from Cream to the Ramones to Nirvana, and up through the Chili Peppers and Linkin Park. I'm also a huge jazz fan, but I can't work out to that.

I feel the same way when I run on trails! - at one with it all, fully present in the moment, total awareness...Zen. I only take my ipod on road runs - but not every time. I'm fully aware of the enlightenment that comes with bringings my ears with me on runs, but I also dig the mixture of those running endorphins and some good tunes : )

2012-05-01 10:32 AM
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Subject: RE: To music or not to music, that is the question.
I always listen to music indoors on the TM and Bike Trainer.  I rarely listen to music when I run and never listen to music when I ride outdoors.


2012-05-01 10:36 AM
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Listen to music (mostly classic hard rock) when I run not on the bike.  I have a SwimP3 for the pool, truly cuts down on the boredom of the laps.  When on the trainer, I watch TV.
2012-05-01 10:51 AM
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Running - always unless racing

Swim - Never

Bike - only on the trainer never on an outside ride

2012-05-01 10:57 AM
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I listen to music in the pool and when running alone.

I just put my ipod on shuffle, so I get a pretty broad mix. Classic rock - hip hop - dance - pop - alt - folk - jazz and classical.

NEVER ever ever any country.
2012-05-01 10:57 AM
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I'm not much of a music person, so I don't listen to anything by choice.

Sometimes when running on the treadmill at work though, I am forced to listen to the music from the Zumba class.

2012-05-01 11:00 AM
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Biking-Never

Running-Depends on my mood/level of motivation. I'd say I do 75% without music

Swimming-Only during my long swims. Because let's face it, long swims in the pool are incredibly boring.



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Interesting topic.

Sports psychologists roughly divide athletes into two groups: "Associative" and "Disassociative".

Elite level athletes tend to be exclusively associative. They perform "in the moment" and do not use stimulus like music, video on the indoor trainer, reading magazines or surfing the web on the treadmill.

Brainwave research of associative athletes has revealed a more calm, less distracted state and a higher level of concentration. Some athletes report a "thought loop" or process of cognative surveillance where they are constantly checking in on vital parameters like pace, breathing, strategy, distance and time.

After their competition these same athletes would report that events like a 2 hour marathon or 5 hour bike race took much less time than it actually did, a phenomenon known as "time dialation".

On the other hand, associative athletes tended to be recreational level athletes, people trying to lose weight from exercise, etc. Their compulsion to exercise was largely influenced by external stimulus as opposed to internal motive.

This group listened to music while exercising, read, usually gravitated toward group exercise and was less apt to exercise alone. As a group, the disassociative group's performance was not as good as the associative's performance.

In plain language: Concentrate on what you are doing. Keep your mind in the game. Stay in the moment. You'll probably go faster.

2012-05-01 11:09 AM
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I used to listen to music everytime I went running. Then I switched to listening to Audio books....now I rarely use headphones. Not sure why.....just doesn't seem to make a difference one way or the other. Did HM in January and had the mp3 hooked up and ear buds in. Never turned it on. Didn't even think about it until half way through the race. New PR but I don't think the 2 are related.

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2012-05-01 11:20 AM
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brickbd - 2012-05-01 11:17 AM In regard to tome demerly's reply:

Though I respect everyones thought I'm calling foul. Maybe for marathoners and cyclists does the no music dealy make sense but for most other sports, the "elite basketball, football, hockey, etc etc athletes" use music to juice their workouts. They don't have it on competition day but it fuels their motivations for the training in order for them to preform better.

You can sit here and say that we are discussing a different sport but nothing is far from the truth. To train and to compete r two different things no matter what the sport.

If music gears the machine to preforom better, there's no need to cut it out in the training section just because it can't be used in the competition.
I may be a beginner at this sport but I have played sports a long time and have competed at a "very" high level and I kinow guys that wouldn't be half the athletes they r if it weren't for the motivation of music .


Again, there is a scientific background to your post but I'm calling foul on their so-called tests!

I think endurance sports may be different.  I don't want my training (which simulates the event) to differ too far from the experience of the actual event.  nothing new on race day and all that.

For football, they're not listening to music when they are scrimmaging.  They may listen to it when they run sprints, lift weights, etc.  But those activities are quite different from their "race day".

2012-05-01 11:28 AM
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I always used music no matter what I did then I found out it was not allowed in the Tri and I dropped it the next day. I found that my workouts are actually better not sure if its becuase I can hear my breathing and help control it etc either way no more music for me kinda sad but nice.


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music makes me not think about what I am doing at the moment. My form becomes an afterthought and I am not thinking about what is important... getting better at what I am doing. I once wore an iPod while hitting balls at the range and found it hindered my performance. I don't think you can get the most out of a workout by diluting your mind.

That being said, on winter threshold trainer rides I tend to either watch an action packed movie or listen to high energy music. Now that it is warmer I can get my thresholds done outside, where music nor movies exist.

2012-05-01 11:39 AM
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I only listen to music on long runs and sometimes on the trainer. My playlist is rock and a small portion of hip hop.
2012-05-01 12:04 PM
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Tom Demerly. - 2012-05-01 12:05 PM

Interesting topic.

Sports psychologists roughly divide athletes into two groups: "Associative" and "Disassociative".

Elite level athletes tend to be exclusively associative. They perform "in the moment" and do not use stimulus like music, video on the indoor trainer, reading magazines or surfing the web on the treadmill.

Brainwave research of associative athletes has revealed a more calm, less distracted state and a higher level of concentration. Some athletes report a "thought loop" or process of cognative surveillance where they are constantly checking in on vital parameters like pace, breathing, strategy, distance and time.

After their competition these same athletes would report that events like a 2 hour marathon or 5 hour bike race took much less time than it actually did, a phenomenon known as "time dialation".

On the other hand, associative athletes tended to be recreational level athletes, people trying to lose weight from exercise, etc. Their compulsion to exercise was largely influenced by external stimulus as opposed to internal motive.

This group listened to music while exercising, read, usually gravitated toward group exercise and was less apt to exercise alone. As a group, the disassociative group's performance was not as good as the associative's performance.

In plain language: Concentrate on what you are doing. Keep your mind in the game. Stay in the moment. You'll probably go faster.

Listening to music during workouts doesnt have to be a 'dissosiative' kind of activity - it doesnt have to be used as a means of "ignoring" the activity. Nor does it have to be used as a stimulus to be active. It certainly can be both, but it doesnt have to be. Music is enjoyable. Its fun. Adding it to workouts can enhance the enjoyment of the activity. Going fast and winning and all that - those things are great and all, but having a good time and enjoying the journey is, to me, whats most important.

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