What do you do during a run?

While I would like to say that I solve the world's problems and think deep philosophical thoughts during my runs, the truth is I listen to country and western songs.

However, between country and western songs,  I do sometimes get these brilliant ideas that make me think: 'I should write this down! If only I had a pen and paper, although it would be hard to write and run, and I can't take a break yet, so I'll just have to remember! What was it?! I've already forgotten but I remember it was brilliant!'

What do runners do during a run?

I was reading what other runners do during their runs, and I made a list:

• Enjoying nature*


• Doing some window shopping*


• Solving problems


• Praying


• Worrying about getting hurt


• Making plans on how to defend yourself in case of an attack*


• Focusing on body


• Keeping an eye on your pace


• Keeping an eye on your heart rate*


• Planning meals


• Thinking about the kids*


• Spitting


• Wondering: 'If I drop dead now, will somebody find me?'*


• Doing sums in your head


• Counting your steps


• Counting your breaths


• Meditating


• Talking to other runners


• Focussing on your body


• Blowing your nose


• Letting your mind roam free*


• Reading street signs


• Listening to an audio book


• Letting one rip after checking there's no one around to hear it


• Looking at other runners*


• Checking out your reflection in windows*


• Listen to a podcast


• Enjoying the peace and quiet*


• Doing the alphabet game: look for something that starts with the letter A. After you've spotted that, move on to B, etc.


• Checking out houses*


• Singing*


• Checking your heart rate*


• Arguing with yourself: part of you wants to stop and the other part is pushing you to keep on running*


• Worrying about dogs coming to bite you*


• Getting in touch with yourself*


• Thinking of a blog post*


• Calculating how many Big Macs you can eat considering the number of miles you've run*

I've put a little asterisk after every thing I do. Gosh, I turn out to be quite the multitasker!

Which of these things do you do during your run?