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Originally Posted by gacook
Swimming IS great exercise, but I've never been able to get into it. So, I run (and deal with the knee pain) and lift (and deal with the bum shoulder and wrist).
And I'm the opposite of you when it comes to electronics...I get lost in the music while I'm working out (especially running) and it makes me forget about the screaming my knee is doing.
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The problem is at some point you'll have to stop the running. The knee will only take that for so long. My wife is getting to that point.
As for music, back when I used to ride a lot I never had music. When I was off road, I would get lost in the sound of the wind and my breathing. I loved climbing, probably because I have a masochist streak. But I didn't want anything to take my mind off it. I'm finding the same with swimming. I just listen to the water and the bubbles and focus on the next stroke. Moving meditation. And I don't have to worry about cars or other dangers. Other than when I'm sharing a lane with someone who isn't clear on the concept...