Hey @dlew, thank you for stopping by and leaving a generous comment!
I never run with music, but I can see how that can trigger some flow or meditative state. I usually enjoy getting lost in the noise of the city or subtle sounds of the trail.
I am happy you asked me the question, because Born to Run inspired me to give running a fresh look. I played soccer all my life, but never really looked at running as a sport or as something I would pursue, train to get better at, or enjoy. Running was more of a means to become more fit, a homework to play better soccer. But reading Born to Run gave me a new perspective that running can be fun, and that running can be a lot more than fitness or health. I ran barefoot on grass for the first time after reading the book, and absolutely loved that experience. That experience hooked me to running, and I have been running ever since (since 2013 fall).
And I got into running so much and wanted to learn from the best. So I went to Kenya in the summer of 2015. I lived with a 2:15 marathon runner and we ran, ate, and lived together. It was a magical 5 weeks. I cherish a lot of good memories and there are so many things I've learned. I can't wait to go back there in 2019, when my military duty ends.
I love talking about running and myself... let me ask you a few questions and get to know you. How was reading Born to Run for you? How does running attract you to it?
RE: How to tap into flow state when you run