If you regularly run with music because you think it helps you run faster or longer, you're not fooling yourself. Music can distract you from negative thoughts and help block out the little voice in your head telling you to stop. Research shows that this dissociation effect results in a 10 percent reduction in perceived effort during treadmill running at a moderate intensity.
Although listening to music on the run can give you a much-needed boost, it can be dangerous when running outside. The music may block noise from oncoming cars, cyclists, other runners -- even unfriendly dogs. If you really need music for motivation (and there are lots of runners who do!), keep the volume low or leave one earbud out, so you can still hear what's going on around you.
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