So it's been a little while since my last blog, and I figured I would give you all an update with a little bit of a twist. Instead of chatting about mileage, I wanted to give you a peek inside my playlist and thought behind it....
Running without music is no longer an option. There comes a point between mile 5 and 10 when you get a little bored, and don't want to hear the voice inside your legs saying please stop and take a rest on that bench over there.... I'm no music guru, in fact, I have an interesting range of genres that I enjoy listening to. In my opinion, you need to have a playlist that keeps you running, but happy at the same time. You need upbeat songs, but ones that send a positive message! Running for some people is a way for them to forget about the bad and let it all go! For me, everything that I haven't had a chance to think about comes to mind when I'm out on a nice long run. The good, the bad, and the ugly, I like to hash it all out in my brain and find resolutions. For this to be successful, I need a GREAT playlist playing in the background. It's like a full fledged scene from a play!
Enough about why I listen to music, here is a little glimpse into what I have on mine:
Coming Home: Diddy
Calabria 2007 (must be the Club Mix): Enur
Stereo Love: Edward Maya
Angel: Akon
As She's Walking Away: Zac Brown Band
Ok, so this is not my full playlist, just a peek, but I think you all get the point. Now you would think that I am constantly changing this, making it different for every run, but this is actually not the case. Something about listening to the same songs and the same messages over and over again makes me feel good. I know how long I have been running, and approximately how far based on what song I'm listening to. I also know how close I am to finishing based on how many times my playlist runs through. Ok, that's the part Eric thinks I am crazy for, he just doesn't understand why I would listen to a 40 minute playlist 3 times through instead of making one long enough to last my entire run. I honestly can't explain myself, but it works for me!
You have to do what works for you! What makes you happy? What keeps you motivated? What helps you forget your bad day, or think more about it?
I'll leave you all with this, since I think it's the best song lyrics I've heard in a while, and truly something to live (or run ...) by:
