Many times when I mention to people that I jog every day, they seem surprised. The expression on their face says, “Why would you do that to yourself?” Other reactions include, “I give you credit”, “Wow you must be tired”, and of course the all time favorite “So are you still keeping up with that running thing?”
Having said that, I think its safe to say that most people understand the obvious benefit of exercise. Clearly, there have been countless studies citing how good it is for you. So why are a majority of people not donning running shorts and jogging. In short, there is a perception that exercise is boring. So is running boring? Is weight lifting boring? Is exercise boring? The answer to this question is, only if you allow it to be boring. Simply put, the iPod or a myriad of portable music devices can transform a walk or jog into a memorable experience. An experience you will look forward to on a daily basis.
As I jog around Marine Park approximately 8 times, my iPod plays Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, The Beastie Boys, Prince, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Run DMC, Sir Mix A Lot, Matisyahu, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Panic at the Disco, Supremes, Temptations, Tom Petty, ELO, Bruce Springsteen, Duran Duran, Wham, Weird Al, and too many other musicians to list here. By listening to a variety of music styles, it keeps the run interesting as each run has a different feel thanks to the new music. Additionally, I like to mix it up. Run a fast lap, run a slow lap, run in the snow, run in the rain, run in the wind, and run with your eyes closed.
So… in closing, get an iPod and go jogging. You might surprise yourself and discover that running is fun.
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