Get your head in the Game!!

[Blackdevil]

When your really feeling it during a run, while lifting, or playing a sports and your really feel it "In a Zone". How do you get to that point and how do you maintain that state of mind?

[too_spicy]

Really the only time I feel "in the zone" is when I swim. And my zone is "not paying attention to how much my lungs are burning and how sore my legs are." 

Lol.

Swimming is a really rhythmic sport, just like running or biking. Once you get into a tempo your mind can do other things and your body will keep moving forward. When I'm not focusing on how much everything hurts it's a lot easier to finish the workout.

As far as lifting, the closest thing I've had to a "zone" is when I put on some really angry music and pretend I'm hardcore. Then when I squat a rinky dink 105 lbs for a few sets I'm like YEAH LET'S DO IT AGAIN. 

Fake it till you make it man, that's all I gotta say. 

[Blackdevil]

I agree sometimes you do have to "fake it til you make it" haha. I'm just curious about how others set their conditions before and during workouts. I like to listen to music and sometimes I'll turn out lights in gym early in the morning and play motivational video called "the darkness". Sometimes I reflect or just refocus myself on things going on around me.
today I ran 10.5 miles on treadmill and felt like I was on it for hardly anytime at all, other times I go 5 miles and it feels like an eternity. I think the 5 miles gives you more growth because you fought the voice in you head and pain in your body, and won. Anyone can exercise when they feel good, but not everyone can do it when they feel at their worst physically and mentally lol. That motivates me!
Thanks for responding I appreciate the feedback and have a good night!

[emili]

I am never in the zone when I lift. but when I cardio, I find the first and last mile are torture and the ones in the middle just kind of happen. I do find that if I have a good food, liquid day the day before, the workout is usually better. Days after going out, are hard. so hard.