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Originally Posted by aceflor
I have tried. Not working for me. Podcast yes, but audiobook no way. When I am running, I am not listening very attentively, I am more into the rhythm of my feet and listening is a secondary thing. It's weird..I can't really explain it. Also, I run trails in the mountain, so I need to be attentive all the time of where I put said feet.
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Originally Posted by downeaster59
If I'm driving, or sitting in my home, an audiobook is fine. If I'm on a treadmill, it's almost essential! However, when I'm outside, I would much rather be open to the sounds of nature.
An audiobook, read well, can be a treat every now and then. Most of the time, however, I prefer silent reading. There's plenty of talk in the world as it is!
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I can't argue with your points. I like quiet myself, which is one reason I don't watch television. But in particular when I'm swimming, I find that audiobooks help a lot to keep me going after boredom would ordinarily have had me calling it quits. Similarly, a walk around my neighborhood has little to engage me and an audiobook helps keep me in the zone, not dislodge me from it. But I must admit I'm unlikely to resort to one when I'm walking along a beach, say.