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| workerbee Senior Member United States Joined 6853 days ago 173 posts - 178 votes  Speaks: English* Studies: Spanish Studies: Russian, German | Message 9 of 16 10 October 2008 at 3:38pm | IP Logged |
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It's nice to know that there are other runners out there. I tend to train solo, so I do talk to myself or the dog. I think my neighbors think I am nuts!
Do you find that at a certain level of a workout that you find it difficult to process or forget more easily? I find I can switch between languages with minimal problems during a lite workout, but when I am nearing the two hour mark or doing anything intense then I have problems following along with my audio of choice--even the mind numbing Pimsleur lessons I have listened to a few times. BTW I have heard that the MCM is very cool. I wish it had a decent soft shoulder so I could run it--cement kills me! Good luck with your training! 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| arb78 Diglot Newbie United States Joined 5894 days ago 4 posts - 4 votes Speaks: English*, Spanish | Message 10 of 16 10 October 2008 at 4:33pm | IP Logged |
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When I was training alone in Memphis this summer, I tried to do some pimsleur russian tapes but found they drove me crazy during the run. Just something about running and pimsleur didn't allow me to focus. I couldn't process anything. But the second the run ends, it's fine. It was almost as if I would start tripping on the ground the second I started Pimsleur, perhaps a testament to the focus required for it??
MCM should be a fun race. I've been practicing the course with the team. It's pretty hilly (DC is a surprisingly hilly city- especially coming from Memphis!). The course runs by Georgetown a few times, so I'm going to try to force my hungover friends out of their beds on a Sunday morning and come cheer me on. Perhaps in Russian??? :-) 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| TheMatthias Diglot Senior Member United StatesRegistered users can see my Skype Name Joined 6248 days ago 105 posts - 124 votes Speaks: English*, Spanish Studies: Mandarin | Message 11 of 16 10 October 2008 at 8:05pm | IP Logged |
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Same here, I can't focus on Pimsleur while running, I don't know why? I usually just stick to conversing verbally with
a teammate...Or talking to myself! :) 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| Sunja Diglot Senior Member Germany Joined 6087 days ago 2020 posts - 2295 votes 1 sounds Speaks: English*, German Studies: French, Mandarin | Message 12 of 16 11 October 2008 at 1:57am | IP Logged |
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I'm not a runner by any means, but I was doing Prof. Arguelles' shadowing method with language while walking in the mornings and it was great. Then the weather started getting bad, I had a cold and well, that's something I've been meaning to get back into. There's something about having the elements -- sun, wind, air -- hitting you while hearing your target language. Having all that going on at once increases my brain power for the day. It was more stimulating than a cup of coffee -- and I love coffee (!) The problem is I have to be out of the house at 7:30 three days out of the week. I'd get up earlier but Germany is not exactly pleasant weather this time of the year. Cold, foggy and damp!
I like stories or short dialogues the best. I can't do those rote phrases. I need something with a little bit more substance. I think running/walking is the best excercise to combine with language learning. Any other forms of working out would be too distracting, but who knows. I've tried riding my bike, but I live in the city and I have to get to the to the bike trails before I can put the earphones on ;-). Again, the weather is bad right now. 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| Dr. Fel Diglot Newbie Australia Joined 5644 days ago 6 posts - 6 votes Speaks: English*, Spanish Studies: German, Mandarin, Japanese | Message 13 of 16 03 July 2009 at 3:14pm | IP Logged |
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Are there any suggestions of products to use whilst running aside from Pimsleur (which I am currently using daily). I run 8 - 12 km / d and always use the time either studying Pimsleur or Listerning to a Teaching Company lecture. Am finishing off all of my Pimsleur programs now. I tried using the Michel Thomas method whilst running but the need to pause and think out answers made it too difficult.
I am looking for learning resources that I can mentally process whilst running and that the individual "lessons" or "podcasts" don't last for more than 30 minutes - 1 hour. Any other suggestions? Dr. Fel 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| icing_death Senior Member United States Joined 5863 days ago 296 posts - 302 votes Speaks: English* | Message 14 of 16 04 July 2009 at 5:10am | IP Logged |
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I used to be a triathlete, but am now only a cyclist. I absolutely hate to try to study while working out. It reduces
the effectiveness of both activities dramatically for me. On the other hand, it does save time. If one is limited for time, she might consider listening only activities. 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| Vinlander Groupie Canada Joined 5823 days ago 62 posts - 69 votes Speaks: English* Studies: French | Message 15 of 16 06 July 2009 at 1:47pm | IP Logged |
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I like counting in different languages while at the Gym, but that's just so It's so I'm distracted enough to suffer through the pain. There is something about doing to the at the same time that seems like the ultimate in self improvement, however I think people might start thinking I'm a little touched in the head if I start mumbling to myself in German.
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| Caveben Diglot Groupie United Kingdom Joined 5667 days ago 40 posts - 40 votes Speaks: English*, French Studies: Italian, Romanian, Slovenian | Message 16 of 16 09 July 2009 at 3:47am | IP Logged |
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Normally I am a runner but I've taken a temorary sabatical due to being a lazy bas..... I trained for a marathon last year and finished in 3:43. Not a great time, at least I beat the people in costumes. I've not done much running since then but after seeing this I may well start again tommorow. I don't listen to language material though. I need something with a beat to run to.
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