I’ve spent a lot of time on the treadmill this winter. While I’m looking forward to getting back outside (possibly next week judging by the long term forecast), I’ve been very grateful for my new treadmill. I’ve also been grateful for my laptop that I use to watch movies and TV (Netflix, Hulu, DVD) while logging miles. I’ve never listened to music while running outside. I have considered it a few times, but have avoided bringing along a music player in part because I didn’t want it to take away from my essential experience of running. Some people feel just the opposite, and that’s fine by me - whatever works to get you out the door. When it comes to the treadmill, however, I never thought twice about music or video. Here are a few of the movies or shows that I’ve watched so far:
- Transformers – High energy action with decent amount of foot chases.
- Eagle Eye – Another action flick featuring Shia LaBeouf with foot and car chases.
- Traitor – A movie about a terrorist plot staring Don Cheadle.
- Spirit of the Marathon – A documentary about marathons in general and the 2005 Chicago Marathon specifically. It’s a must see for runners.
- Breaking Away – I hadn’t seen this on in a while. A goofy old feel good movie about a guy trying to make it as a pro cyclist.
- Legend of the Seeker – This is a new fantasy genre show I found on Hulu.
- Eureka – Another TV show from Hulu.
The TV shows have been good for shorter runs. Sometimes I delay starting them for a mile or two if I’m doing a longer run. Likewise the movies can be split across a long and a short run. I’ve also thought about getting some audio books from the library if the movies run dry – no pun intended.
What do you watch or listen to when you’re running?