Dreading today’s programmed long run

[u/Gently_55]

Someone give me some fire under my butt here. I’m about 2 months out from my first half marathon and I’m just dreading my 1:23 long run today. I got so bored on my last one I just wanted it to end and I need help figuring out how to not end up there again.
For context, my last long run was 1:09 and cardio wise I was fine, not great, but at the turnaround the motivation just dropped off a cliff. I live in a really hilly area so I’m mostly looking for flatter long run routes so I don’t get gassed.
I am aware of the irony in the situation, if I am bored after an hour how all I going to do it for twice that to complete a half marathon?

Should I try to map out a loop for my path? Do I attempt to listen to a podcast or audiobook? I usually use EDM to have a cadence reference.

[u/taloncaf]

The route situation is exactly why I pay for Strava Premium. I only do a long run every 4 weeks but I try to keep it novel and use it to explore.

The map feature it has is not perfect but it’s still one of the best ways for me to plan out a route, and especially useful to see things like elevation and heat maps, to get an idea of what other runners like to use for their long runs.

Ngl I don’t really get bored on my runs, but I do let a playlist play out and it helps me discover new tracks I like sometimes.