Comments on: Do you associate or dissociate?

By: Travel Spot

Travel Spot — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:16:18 +0000

I am more dissociative; I really prefer either having music or a really nice scenery to look at, unless I am running with someone else, but then I disassociate by talking!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:52:57 +0000

For me, I think I like a little distraction at the beginning of and at the end of the race. While I usually run with my headsets on, they’re on low and often I find that I turn them off altogether (illegal, I know). So I guess I’m a little of both.

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:38:30 +0000

The marathons I’ve done the best are the ones I’ve disassociated myself. I guess I’m not the norm – I like that! My first BQ race, I devoted a mile to one particular person or life changing event in my life and focused on that. The races where I’m constantly looking at my watch and assessing how I feel are the ones I have done horribly.

I saw you took the plunge and got the coach. I hope it all works out for you!

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:22:34 +0000

Wow, lots of comments!

Associate, of course.
Only way to go fast 8)

By: SassyModernMom

SassyModernMom — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:34:20 +0000

LOL I have to use distraction just to get through a work out on the treadmill!

By: Elle

Elle — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:46:53 +0000

For me, the fewer the distractions the better… but I do like a nice view and I like to hear birds, see dogs playing, that sort of thing. I would rather not have conversations or listen to music or put up with people other than my running partner, though.

Sounds grumpy!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:26:22 +0000

i think i am both! depends on my mood and what i need out of the run. some days i like music to just get in a groove and get lost in my thoughts-other days without music are more focused.

By: Marissa

Marissa — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 02:27:52 +0000

Eye opening! Thank you I like the tune everything/everyone out style-that’s me! My hubby, the opposite!!!

By: Yo Momma Runs

Yo Momma Runs — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:36:17 +0000

That’s super interesting, and I’m not sure if I’m definitively one or another. But if I had to pick now, I’d say dissociative. But I am definitely checking in with myself and form during an entire race. But I like to do it while listening to music or talking to someone.:)

By: Erin A

Erin A — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:34:00 +0000

I was reflecting on your post during my swim today, and I am wondering if there is another type of runner: a “team” runner or a community-type of runner. I prefer to run mid-size races with a friend or a couple of friends, and I believe that I run the best when others are encouraging me and I am encouraging them (like a “team” mentality). Any thoughts on this?