Wow, you all think about so much! I honestly think of nothing. I focus 100% on controlling my breathing and match it to the beat of my feet when I'm running.

When it is towards then end of my run I think about the fat bouncing up and down....lol it always gets me to the end!! While lifting I am the same as meg...eyes closed and counting

When I'm doing strength training or in a class, I just think about what I'm doing at that moment, I usually have to focus. But running is so repetitive, I definitely need something to listen to. When I'm on the treadmill at the gym, I watch TV, usually the morning news is on at that time. If I'm doing a long run outdoors by myself, I have a small am/fm radio that I listen to. And if I'm running with friends, then I've got someone to chat with. If I'm not focusing on something else while running, I start thinking about being tired ... having something else keeps me distracted from the effort and seems to help me get into that "zone".

Interestingly, the only time that I DON'T have something to listen to is during races! But then, usually there's enough going on between the race course and other runners to keep me mentally occupied.

When ever I'm running I listen to an audio book. If I don't keep my mind distracted I get really bored, plus it gives me something else to think about when I feel like I'm going to die any moment. If I'm doing an exercise dvd, I usually amuse myself by making fun of the instructor. I know that sounds terrible, but it really is fun, especially if it is Denise.

Wow...that is so fascinating to hear all of ya'lls "thoughts". I guess I am just so pre-occupied with bathing suit season right here breathing down my neck..that's all i can think about while jogging. It really helps keep me motivated to try to go that extra lap. Considering my belly is my biggest problem area...surprizes me my biggest thought is always about my butt and it getting smaller and more narrow. lol.