Running weather. Here in Phoenix, it usually corresponds with the time shortly after school starts. I've never been a runner, but I did run in the PF Changs Rock 'n Roll Arizona 1/2 Marathon a couple of years ago. It's 13.2 miles, and I don't have that long of an attention span, so my husband caved into the marketing pressure and bought me an iPod. Although I thought it was a waste of money at the time, I have to admit I've had fun with it - particularly with the playlist function. I've made a few lists, and I always wonder what other people are listening to when I see them run by with their little white earbuds. Not being particularly motivated to run, I need a big push...music that makes me want to run. So, I'm sharing a list of mine with you, at the risk of maybe allowing too much insight into my brain. What are your playlists? I'm training for the half marathon again. This time I'm walking with my sisters. Suggestions?
- Growing Up – Peter Gabriel
- Stickshifts and Safetybelts – Cake
- Rockaway Beach – The Ramones
- Keep it Up – Boomtown Rats
- Hang Onto Yourself - David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust version
- Down Love – Replacements
- Los Angeles – X
- Do You In – Boomtown Rats
- IOU - The Replacements
- Till My Head Falls Off – They Might Be Giants
- Hateful – The Clash
- Touch and Go – Cars
- Indie Hair – The Heads
- This Must Be the Place – Talking Heads
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Jill, your post made me laugh, because I don't think of myself as a "runner" either, but I did finish the OKC and NYC marathons in 2004. What amazing experiences! I couldn't have done it without my MP3 player, either. It's funny what songs make good running soundtracks for different people! Here are a few that helped me make it through 26.2 miles: Once in a Lifetime - Talking Heads; Right Now - Van Halen; Mrs. Potter's Lullaby - Counting Crows; Honkey Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones; I'm Gonna Be - The Proclaimers; and Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves. My marathoning days are over, but I've found a new hobby in cheering for runners at marathons. Good luck with your next half!! =)
Dreams by Van Halen will always make me go that extra mile...or extra few minutes...which ever comes first.
Well, I do run, but definately not a marathon or a half marathon...I am more of a 5K girl myself. Being the new owner of an Ipod I have had so much fun adding songs to my playlists. I am VERY random, so hopefully someone will enjoy my songs. The best ones to pump me up are: September-Earth, Wind, and Fire, Fighter-Christina Aguilera, For Those About to Rock-AC/DC, Monkey Wrench-Foo Fighters, I Alone-Live, Fuel-Metallica, Tell Me Baby-Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hook-Blues Traveler, Freedom-George Michael, Desire-U2, You'd Better-The Who.
I promise you, if you download these and just let them shuffle, you will be through the first few miles in no time!
We're not able to leave comments for the next post, "Fall from above"?
Sorry about that JW, "Fall From Above" has been corrected. Thanks for the heads up
Brian
Beautiful Ones with Suede is fantastic for running.
I just found a a GREAT podcast on Itunes that you everyone can subscribe to at itunes. Just do a search for fitpod.com and subscribe to their free tune downloads which are updated weekly. They also have a website where you can find everything fitness / ipod(y)! (Is ipody a workd?)
I hope you all have a great weekend!
James Malone
MDW FA
I find instrumental music is good to excercise to. I don't run myself, but i do rollerblade, and i find the time passes faster when you're not listening to any lyrics.
Instrumental Rock can be pretty good. Check out Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor, or Explosions in the Sky. A lot of Instrumental Hip Hop is good too. Stuff like DJ Shadow or Prefuse 73 is very interesting to listen to, so you won't be bored. Plus, it has a good beat that keeps you moving.
I agree with you Jill... and I, too, need my music to "go the distance." I'm traveling to Sacramento THIS WEEKEND to compete in the Sacramento Cowtown Marathon. I'll have a sassy mix of Black-eyed Peas, Def Leopard, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffet, U2, Collective Soul, Jessica Simpson, Pat Green, and Martina McBride. I have a very braod taste in music, but what really matters is getting that PERFECT song at the perfect time... like when you're ready to quit at mile 22 but know you've worked too hard to give up now, then suddenly "Let's Get Rocked" from Def Leopard starts playing. POW you're headed to the finish line and not looking back... I'll be flying SWA (of course)... do you think they'll let me play my song list Inflight to pump me up for the race?
Lacey - as long as you wait until the 10,000 foot DING, and have your ipod on...you are MORE than welcome to get pumped up inflight.
I hope you had a good race!
Regards,
James Malone
MDW FA
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