With my husband as inspiration I've mentally committed to running another 5k next month.I "ran" in one last month, but did horribly due to the fact that I decided to run the night before, had no music, and was pushing my 2 year old in the jogging stroller. We got stuck behind a pack of slow walkers for a long time, which lead to an embarrassing finish time.
Next time I will do it right without kids, and my new little friend pictured above.
The problem with my ipod is that I will never be able to fill the whole thing, even as tiny as it is. I like music, but am not really into music, and I could happily survive on an island with nothing more than my Dave and some Stevie Nicks . (No, I don't "know" Dave, he is just my imaginary friend. But my real friend Matt and I like to talk about him like any day Dave is going to call us and ask us to join him on tour. )
So right now, I only have 42 songs...most of which are really girly and not great for running. So, if you have any recommendations (preferably something I can easily get from itunes) and preferably single songs because I don't have the attention span to listen to a whole record, I will be thankful, and think of you when I am out on the track gasping for breath.
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You know, the one song I like running or doing the eliptical to is Eminem's title song from the 8 mile soundtrack..."One Shot" I think. The edited version is best without the "f" word. I get pumped with that song.
Hi Alicia-
Congrats on running the 5K. I ran one-2 years ago. I would really like to do it again-but the big women's race here in Albany NY is always on the hottest day in spring. I hate the heat and don't run well in it.
I got an ipod arm band that really is great for running I got it on amazon I think and it was only around $20.
Anyway I also searched for good running playlists. I have 2 that I enjoy and would be happy to send you cd's that you could download if you would like. I am not a super big music person either. It really moves me but Iu am not drawn to it all the time.
Here is the playlists I could send you cd's of.
Playlist 1 - about 32 minutes
Back in my life-Alice Deejay
Call me- Blondie
What are you waiting for Gwen Stefani
Bette Davis Eyes Kim Carnes
Suddenly I see KT Tunstall
Around the World Les Girls
Deeper and Deeper Madonna
Eye of the tiger Survivor
Playlist 2 - 31 min
I got you (I fdeel good) James Brown
Gonna make you sweat CC music factory
Home Marc Broussard
Lose Control Missy Elliott
Shame Evelyn Chapagne
Holiday Madonna
okay...here is a long comment, but I can't help it, I really love sharing music with people. These are all songs that I have bought recently on iTunes, and some actually make me smile, hopefully they may do the same for you!
Title - Artist
1234- Feist
A little bit more - Jamie Lidell
Beautiful Day - U2
Boombox - The Mosquitos
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Good Vibrations - Marky Mark and the Funky bunch
Headsfull - Amy Millan
I feel it all - Feist
Keep the car running - arcade fire
Multiply - Jamie Lidell
My moon my man - Feist
You know I'm no good - feist
I wish you all luck with your training and race!!!!
Woohoo! I'm training for my first 5K, which will be run in November.
I personally like running to stuff that isn't too fast, but isn't too slow, either.
Favorites include:
"Let's Get it Started in Here" by the Black Eyed Peas
"Gone" by Switchfoot
"Candyman" by Aqua
Anything by U2
how can anyone not mention Eye of the Tiger?!?!? :) It's great motivation! he he
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