Thinking while running?

Question

Whenever I run long distance, I half-consciously recite catchy lyrics in my head :P Does that disadvantage me?]

Thanks

Answer 1

i used to this all the time to motivate me,but the noise of my panting and struggling got to loud-lol- so i got me an i-pod shuffle to intentionally listen to motivational music.

one of my favorite things about running is not thinking about the bullshit in everyday life like bills,exams.its my time out.

Answer 2

only is its a slow song  :)

Answer 3

I'm no proffestionel, but I think that thinking while running is a good thing.  For me, it's better than thinking about how tired you are.  I too sing songs in my head or just think about life.  Maybe it is disadvantageous, but it makes running more fun!

Answer 4

Try playing a song in your head with a constant beat.

This way, you can pace your strides and your breaths from the beat. If you improve significanly, you can try a song with a quicker tempo and see if you can keep up with it.

Answer 5

That's a really good idea, I do the same exact thing to be honest with you. I usually sing "Stronger" by Kanye West because he says how this won't kill him, it will only make him stronger and that is how I feel about running cross country and track. I'll be in the middle of a race and I'll be dying but I'll tell myself that this won't kill me -- it will just make me stronger.

...and it does, every single time.

Answer 6

no it keeps your mind off of the pain, jus tlike an ipod, I rather think about race strategy though, like who I need to pass and if my pace is right.. but i do think of lyrics at times also

Answer 7

Not if you are just training, but while racing that could actually hurt you if you start to lose focus, you may slip into bad form, or a slower pace than you should be running.

Answer 8

No, that is good, it will keep your mind off of how tired you are getting from running.