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How to Be Entertained and Learn Something at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I think documentaries became more and more popular with the onslaught of Michael Moore specials. Podcasts and TED Talks. This may be a bit easier for me than it is for some music lovers, because I am not a music person, but instead of listening to a Taylor Swift album, try listening to a TED Talk or podcast during your morning commute.

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Preventing Boredom on the Long Runs | Week 5 of 10 Weeks to a Half Marathon

Family Balance Sheet

So to prevent boredom, I listen to podcasts or my favorite music. If I'm running 4 miles or less, I listen to podcasts. I like Michael Hyatt's This is Your Life and Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership and they usually run 30-40 minutes. Saturday - 8 miles at conversational pace. Saturday - 6 miles, run at conversational pace.

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