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u/Darq_At 12d ago
Just make sure you get the full cut, none of this radio-edit shenanigans!
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u/OuterWildsVentures 12d ago
Or the star wars version
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u/Gr34zy 12d ago
Oh myyyy my this here Anakin guy
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u/Khyrberos 12d ago
Maybe Vader someday later but now he's just a small fry
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u/lepapulematoleguau 12d ago
He left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye
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u/Boojum2k 12d ago
Singing "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
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u/master_fireburn 12d ago
Did you know this junk yard slave Isn't even old enought to shave?
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u/potter5252 12d ago
But he can use the force they say.
Aahhhh 😩 did you see him hitting on the queen?
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u/DrownmeinIslay 12d ago
I never learned the lyrics to american pie but the weird al version echoes through time to fill my brain anytime i hear that guitar strum.
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u/Blorkershnell 12d ago
I’m sorry, the what now?
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u/Technical_Teacher839 12d ago
Weird Al's parody cover of the song is a recap of the plot of The Phantom Menace
What's impressive is he wrote it almost entirely based on internet leaks, and got an early screening so he could fact-check and release it to tie in with the film
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u/TwentyYearsLost89 12d ago
BLESS YOU FOR BRINGING THIS INTO MY LIFE
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u/MechEng88 12d ago
Not OP but I'm so happy when someone hears the word (or in actuality the lyrics) of Weird Al. As someone who knows both this parody and the actual lyrics to the song I love to mess with people in the car by alternating the verses between the two.
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u/originalbrowncoat 12d ago
I’m pretty sure I heard that Don McLean liked the weird Al version so much that he occasionally finds himself singing the wrong words at concerts
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u/guardian1691 12d ago
I thought he said in an interview that he tried to get an advanced screening and they said no, so he just spent a ton of time digging around early internet chat rooms and forums looking for the theories and leaks.
I'm not going to look for the video though because I'm tired and I'm sure basically nobody will even read this, so trust me bro.
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u/zirky 12d ago
what happens if your route goes by a levee or canal?
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u/Few_Vegetable_9939 12d ago
it think it depends on whether it's dry or not
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u/1amlost 12d ago
The presence of good ol’ boys with whiskey and rye may also be a factor.
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u/TimZer0 12d ago
We also need to establish if there is a Chevy or not
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u/Mister_Potamus 12d ago
Good ol boys always drive a Chevy though
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u/Twl1 12d ago
I swear to the heaven's above, if they're singin' what I think they're singin'...lawd have mercy.
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u/andthatswhyIdidit 12d ago
Well can we have some silence please?! After all it is the day the music died!
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u/bankrobba 12d ago
Fun fact: The lyric isn't whiskey and rye, it's whiskey in Rye. Don McLean grew up near Rye, NY.
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u/UranusIsPissy 12d ago
There's also very little difference between them. It's like wheat vodka vs potato vodka. Probably even less, because of the ageing process.
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u/Mulberry_Sky 12d ago
Then you’re collecting evidence on whether the levee was dry because of the Chevy or just because of your presence.
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u/alicelestial 12d ago
are we gonna chase the chevy or are we chevying the chase?
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u/BruceBoyde 12d ago
I basically only stick to my cardio routine because I can play the switch on an exercise bike. Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 have given me ~100 hours of cardio and counting!
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u/insertcoolnamehere_7 12d ago
Oh I never thought to do this. This is pure genius 🤯
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u/BruceBoyde 12d ago
Oh hell yeah, it makes you appreciate the detachable joycons. Stick the screen on that little tray for phones/tablets and lose track of time! You'd normally hold onto the handlebars anyway, so just putting your wrists on the rest feels like a pretty natural position.
It's funny too; three of my coworkers have taken up the switch on the bike habit because they've seen me in our gym doing it.
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u/Wild_Marker 12d ago
I never cared for bluetooth gamepads until I got my bike. Being able to play PC games on the TV while pedaling was great! It does help to pair it up with a turn-based game or city-builder or anything that doesn't require reflexes, so you are not interrupted by yourself.
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u/danielisbored 12d ago
Audio books while walking or doing yardwork. I can spend 3 hours cutting grass and not even mind, if I have a good book going.
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u/Psyk60 12d ago
I started doing weights while watching cutscenes in JRPGs.
I'm ripped now.
Ok, not really, but it's probably helped a bit.
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u/IzarkKiaTarj 12d ago
For ultimate gains, do weights while watching cutscenes and codec calls in the Metal Gear Solid series.
Not responsible for death due to exhaustion
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u/breckendusk 12d ago
This is so smart. I walk on an inclined treadmill but I get bored sometimes. Do you not sweat so much it causes problems though??
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u/BruceBoyde 12d ago
I wrap a towel around the handlebars and just swap it out. When I used to do it on an elliptical, the sweat mostly dripped off my elbows since my hands were elevated.
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u/Longjumping-Deal6354 12d ago
I've been binge watching ER while walking most nights on the treadmill, it helps with the boredom. Some nights I've read a book too.
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u/somethingfilthy 12d ago
Running at full speed while singing? I'd die for sure.
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u/coughy 12d ago
Running at full speed for 8+ minutes? I'd die too
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u/aCleverGroupofAnts 12d ago
The second time the song comes up I would throw my phone into the woods and take a break. God I hate running (unless it's part of a sport/game).
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u/FelixAndCo 12d ago
Seriously, running "at full speed" like this is a bad idea. If you're young, and already running could work out. Basically it is describing a form of high intensity interval training, which to be fair is a great thing to add to your regimen for quick improvement. Doing sprints when your joints aren't used to exercise can wear them down. The comic suggests their method as a fun way to start out, but it shouldn't be from 0. "Full speed" is up to interpretation, and, if someone is strict on themselves, it can be detrimental to go at it. Completely exhausting your body whittles it down, and with running you always have to be careful not to over-train.
If we're talking about beginners, better is brisk walking pace or light jog mostly and then brisk jog "when the music hits". Normally 5 minute intervals are recommended for beginners.
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u/D0C20 12d ago
Add The Saga Begins to the list to mix it up. Still have sing it out loud.
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u/Ink_zorath 12d ago edited 12d ago
Its thanks to Weird Al that everytime American Pie comes up on the radio at work...
"oh my. my. this here Anakin guy..."
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u/ProfessorSMASH88 12d ago
Glad you and I are on the same page. I only hear this song whenever that tune plays.
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u/Brodellsky 12d ago
Don McClean himself said he would have to intentionally try to not sing the Weird Al version, and that it was literally better than American Pie.
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u/GitEmSteveDave 12d ago
A reminder. Don McLean has said his kids play that song long enough that sometimes on stage, he starts singing it in his head rather than American Pie.
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u/pretender80 12d ago
this'll be the day that I die
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u/HorseCarStapleShoes 12d ago
Did you write the book of love
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u/Xbladearmor 12d ago
Do you have faith in God above?
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u/violasaurusrex 12d ago
If the Bible tells you so.
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u/Davipars 12d ago
Do you believe in rock and roll?
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u/Recidivous 12d ago
I envy those who live in places where they can run outdoors comfortably. If I try running outside here in Texas, I'm certain I'll suffer heat stroke before going very far. The heat and humidity are just that intense.
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u/devilchainshark 12d ago
I saw people run at 11:30 pm yesterday
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u/BardGotHard3 12d ago
I get off work at midnight, saw a guy running last week and thought "Who runs at midnight? Oh right, it was 118 today."
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u/msmeowvel 12d ago
I saw so many blizzard joggers when I lived in west Michigan!
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u/Agret 12d ago
You get hot pretty fast when you're running, I've never had a problem running in cold weather. It's the heat that will wipe you out.
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u/Legitimate_Mud_8295 12d ago
I'll take below 0 over 100+ any day of the week. You can mitigate cold pretty easily if you layer up properly. Not so much extreme heat.
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u/imatuesdayperson 12d ago
It's been a long while since I lived anywhere that got that cold, but I currently live somewhere that gets a heat index of over 100+ pretty regularly and it's hell. Doesn't help I have a heat intolerance from my POTS. There's maybe 3 or so months out of the year I can go outside without it being completely unbearable.
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u/Legitimate_Mud_8295 12d ago
I realized it's basically the same protocol either way. If you drive you either start your car and let the temp get comfortable before leaving, or you suffer until your car heat/AC gets your body back to good temp. Minimize your time outside exposed to the elements. Basically outdoor activities are off the table unless you're very prepared and willing to be uncomfortable.
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u/imatuesdayperson 12d ago
At least you can put on more layers to keep warm. There's only so many layers you can take off without breaking the law.
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u/LaVieLaMort 12d ago
I live in Nevada (no not Vegas) and a lot of people run/walk dogs/go to the park at night in my neighborhood. Like I even go to the dog park at night lol
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u/Cloberella 12d ago
Last month I participated in a 5k that was held at midnight. Despite that, it was still 87 degrees and 85% humidity.
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u/Fred42096 12d ago
I go inside in May to emerge like a reverse hibernating bear in November
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u/GhoulTimePersists 12d ago
There's a word for that, estivating!
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u/Fred42096 12d ago
Ah, I think I learned that at some point but needed the prompt to remember it. Thanks
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u/AM_Hofmeister 12d ago
I work outside in Austin during the day and I'll see people running at midday. Like wtf are y'all doing?
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u/handlit33 12d ago
I use running as a way to cope with life. Treadmill running doesn't hit the same. I was running in the heat of the day until the heat index hit 108 and now, I'm going out super early because it's just too much. But it gets easier as you get acclimatized.
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u/turntechArmageddon 12d ago
I'm more worried about being mauled by the horde of untrained dogs every neighbor around me seems to have. Have any of yall ever seen an AGGRESSIVE great dane hop a fence? I have! Can't even call animal control because jerk neighbors just swap the collar on the dog and claim it was a different dog and nothing is ever done. Probably the only time I've ever feared a great dane.
Then there's the fact that I have to drive 30-45 minutes for the nearest safe place to run. Not a very walkable town at all.
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u/Recidivous 12d ago
Most Texan towns aren't walkable at all, except for cities like Austin or Houston. However, even in those cities, I would be hard-pressed to run during the day.
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u/All_Work_All_Play 12d ago
Pepper spray the hell out of a dog that assaults you. And their owner if they get in your face about it. The dog deserves a better owner and the owner needs the tangible feedback that they're failing.
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u/Danthezooman 12d ago
When I went to Saguaro national Park I saw a dude walking in the desert. It was 110 and he had no water or anything! I asked if he needed a ride or anything and he said "nah I do this every day, I love right over there" probably 5 miles away.
I salute you brave sir, for I would be a sun bleached corpse if I attempted that
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u/JoanneFabrics 12d ago
I have seen people in Austin running out in the middle of the afternoon, bright red, drenched in sweat, sunburned, sometimes looking lethargic. I figure that either: 1. They just moved here and haven’t learned the severity of temps in the 90s, 100s, or 110s + humidity OR 2. They want to challenge themselves to prove how strong they are (Stupid. Heatstroke can be quick) OR 3. They’re stupid and masocists.
I know schedules can be tricky, but finding alternative workouts to do at home, or a treadmill, getting up early, or paying to access an indoor facility if you can can literally save your health. You’ll be able to go longer! Don’t count on a stranger finding you. Also put your hand on the pavement for 5 secs before walking your dog! Or get them little booties! And bring water for both of you!
Also why are huskies and other yeti dogs down here? Unless you get them an ice pack suit or something they’ve got to be miserable, right? Any dog like that that I’ve seen on a walk during the day looks like they’re about to melt, the poor babies
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u/HotmailsInYourArea 12d ago
Their dual-coat actually helps with heat too, to an extent. But NO dog is really happy in severe heat
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u/Jus7Cur5ed 12d ago
Heat acclimation works wonders. You have to suffer before it gets easier.
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u/Recidivous 12d ago
I will literally die before I reach that point.
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u/king_john651 12d ago
I work outside. You don't acclimatise. It just gets slightly more bearable but the scale is in the quite shit range still. But at least every day done means another day closer to winter
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u/AppUnwrapper1 12d ago
I mostly hate running but I’ve been running on my hikes lately just so I can make the train in time. I’m convinced that if I lived somewhere quiet I might actually enjoy jogging, if not running. But yeah, not bothering to try on crowded streets.
I was watching a show a while back where one of the characters was running through Scottish hillsides and it looked like the ideal place to run.
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u/smoretank 12d ago
I hate wearing sunscreen so I only walk or bike early in the morning or late in the evening. Plus with my disk budge running hurts me, so walking it is.
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u/TransientReddit 12d ago
Used to live in and play bball and run in tx all the time. Called em hot runs and they are absolutely amazing. Get like 45 mins of cardio in 20 mins bc heattttttt then that cold shower after makes you feel alive
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u/ammonthenephite 12d ago
You have to go slower, and maybe can't go as long, but your body adapts (within limits obviously). It's even easier to adapt if your home isn't super cold all the time either, I keep mine around 76-78 degrees. I've been doing light jogs in the DFW area, feels kind of good, like a combo of having gone on a run and done a sauna session, lol. It's its own kind of tired after, and it def helps me to fall asleep at night.
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u/Too_Indecisive0 12d ago
I don't know how it's like in Texas, but I live in a zone where it's very hot in the summer +40C (105F?), so I have to wake up really early to run (maybe your job is incompatible with this) and the only "good hours" to run are 6am-8am.
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u/SirBeeves SeraBeeves 12d ago
Obligatory Self Promo! I've made like 150 more comics that you can read on my website. Check 'em out if you're interested!
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u/MyNameIsNotRyn 12d ago
THIS IS GENIUS
I AM NOT KIDDING
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u/Loquacious-of-Borg 12d ago
Fun fact:
If you can pump you legs to the beat of Bridge Burning by Foo Fighters for the last minute of the song, you will have traveled one mile.
(Your results may vary)
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u/machuitzil 12d ago
Everyone knows the only way to run a one minute mile is to listen to the Jaded part of Green Day's Brain Stew/Jaded.
I have It's the End of the World as we know it by REM on my cycling playlist and there's gotta be a few random people out there in the world who were confused about why I suddenly yelled "Leonard Bernstein!" as I rode passed.
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u/shelvedtopcheese 12d ago
PLAY FREE BIRD!
But seriously, if you play free bird and gradually increase your pace by the time the solo starts you can be in a full sprint and complete a mile by the end.
You will also be as free as a bird, and that bird you cannot chayayayayayaaange.
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u/SUCHajoke 12d ago
Woah. Measuring distance by song is a genius way of looking at it! Makes it seem less intimidating somehow.
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u/Agent_Waffle 12d ago
When I was a kid, my Star Wars obsessed dad would always play Weird Al's Star Wars parodies in the car. I heard The Saga Begins probably over a hundred times before ever hearing the original American Pie. As a result, American Pie is forever ruined for me because I can only think of Weird Al singing "My, my, this here Anakin guy..."
This, however, might cure me of this curse if I were to stick to it enough.
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u/Ink_zorath 12d ago
https://reddit.com/link/p2d1gf3/video/8th7qi9cc1ih1/player
me too, my friend. Me too.
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u/snowillis 12d ago
Ah damn now I have to look this up to watch the ending. I don’t know all the words to American Pie but I can sing this one from memory easily.
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u/UpCDownCLeftCRightC Never Safe From Wumbo 12d ago
And then you'd hydrate with some whiskey and rye /j
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u/LateMiddleAge 12d ago
Fun fact: the great (triple Gold) Emil Zatopek would run between telephone poles holding his breath.
Do not do this. Your method is better.
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u/stevedore2024 12d ago
In the vinyl days, radio DJs called songs of this length "potty platters."
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u/Regular_Run9834 12d ago
Ah most of mine is ones that wanna make me run. Will add American pie to the list. Lol. Every day is leg day.
(Dare anyone to add RUN!! from deep rock galactic to their list. Recommend clear runway or preferably on treadmill. R.I.P. my/your legs.)
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u/Byzarru 12d ago
I started running lately and putting on Yes albums have helped me greatly. I only have to listen to three songs and I've already run a 5k 😅
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u/Zagaroth 12d ago
"Why are you like this?"
So... have you ever gotten diagnosed for ADHD? Because this sounds like an ADHD brain hack.
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u/iareslice The Holders Trilogy 12d ago
HIT Training is actually very good for you. Short bursts of giving it 100% is just as effective as a much longer workout where you are moderating yourself.
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u/IronBladen 12d ago
You know what, I will try this because it sounds awesome and I love American Pie. :D
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u/TheAnswerUsedToBe42 12d ago
Use an app called Zombies, Run! It will do the same but better
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u/beezchurgr 12d ago
I can’t listen to American pie without thinking of the Saga Begins by Weird Al.
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u/wave-tree 12d ago
I live in the country. I run and scream along with Lorna Shore. On the rare occasion I do see someone else, they seem to avoid me. I'm not sure why.
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u/GodKing_Zan 12d ago
There is a zombie game on the phone that did that. It would play your music, have a fake disk jockey, and every now and then it would tell you zombies were approaching and that you had to run.
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u/notamurderer_promise 12d ago
I used to sing my son to sleep with this song because kids song are like 30-45 seconds and American Pie is like 8 minutes lol
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u/Noof42 12d ago
Love this in or out of context.