One of the main themes of most sports groups on social networks is the collection of so-called running music. Usually it is rhythmic "club" music, which, according to the authors, is probably the best way to run. And the most curious thing is that groups with a purely running bias almost never make such selections. Therefore, let's figure out whether it is worth running to the music and, if so, which one.
Pros and cons of running to music
Almost any long-distance running professional will tell you that you don't need to run to music. At the same time, sprinters like to do their few warm-up and huts Run 3-5 km with headphones in your ears. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of these two options.
Pros of running to music
Music distracts from fatigue. This is a purely psychological moment. When your favorite melody is playing in your ears, thoughts are usually directed not towards the fact that there is still so much to run, but towards those events that could be associated with this music, or simply outside thoughts that distract.
Music is motivating. If you have selected the music that is best for you, then, undoubtedly, each chorus will push you to overcome yourself. This is a good incentive for novice runners to run a little longer than last time.
Music distracts from outside irritants. This is both a plus and a minus at the same time, so a similar point will be in the minuses of running with music. Barking dogs, "dynamo runs" from passers-by, regular beeping of motorists who are trying to support and not remain indifferent to your occupation. All of this is sometimes demotivating while running. Music creates a kind of cocoon around you, through which all this cannot break through.
Music will help you practice high cadence. For running to be economical, a person must have a cadence of approximately 180 strides per minute. To control it, you can run along with the metronome, or best of all, with a metronome superimposed on your favorite tunes. Then you can combine business with pleasure - and listen to music and practice an element of technology. But don't make the metronome too loud and choose quieter music, because rhythmic music will give its own frequency.
Cons of running to music
Music prevents the body from hearing. This is the main disadvantage. When you run you feel yours breath, foot position, body position, hand work. Music distracts from this. That is why a person wearing headphones can run and not even notice how he slaps sneakers, how he breathes unevenly. Professionals always focus on the fact that while running, you need to listen only to yourself. This is true if you want to run faster and longer. If your goal is 20-30 minutes of jogging for health several times a week, then you can run to the music, the main thing, even in this case, is to try to monitor your body.
Music breaks the natural rhythm. This also applies to breathing and cadence, and, accordingly, the work of the hands. It is impossible to choose music so that it always has the same rhythm, coinciding with your inner one. Because of this, those who prefer to run with headphones may change their breathing rate and cadence while running. And, accordingly, the running technique is constantly changing.
Music prevents the surrounding space from being heard. If behind you a dog will run upthen you will not hear it. If a car suddenly flies out from around the corner and honks you, you may not notice it. You run like in a cocoon. Yes, it is psychologically easier for someone when nothing distracts from the running process. But because of this, there are a lot of accidents and just potentially dangerous situations. Running over the tracks, you may not hear the approaching train. Crossing the road you don't hear the car. There are many situations that can be modeled. There are now many videos on the Internet when a person suffered from the fact that he was inattentive, moving around with headphones.
How best to run to music
Based on the pluses and minuses described above, you can draw up a number of small rules that you should follow when running with music.
1. Do not turn the music too loud for the most important sounds, such as train horns or car horns, to be heard. This is important in order not to get into an accident.
2. Be attentive while running. Do not "fly away" too far in thought if you run where there are many people and cars. When distracted, you may accidentally run over a child playing on the sidewalk or a grandmother who suddenly changes direction. The picture, in this case, shows the opposite situation, when the volunteer did not notice the athlete. But the result is still the same.
3. Do not run with closed headphones. Better use earbuds or open earbuds that let ambient sounds through. FROM
What music to listen to while running
Only listen to the music that you like. It can be club, rock or even classic. The main thing is that you yourself like this music. So don't put too much trust in running music selections. Create your selections and run under them.
If you want to work on the frequency, overlay a metronome over your favorite tracks and run to this music.
In conclusion, I would like to say that running music is purely a distraction. If you love running on its own, you won't need to be distracted from it, and you will enjoy the movement by listening to yourself.
