The only thing worse than listening to your own breathing while running is listening to 50,000 other people’s breathing.
When I go running I like to immerse myself in my own little world. I like to reflect on things, plan things, and just plain old think. But I hate listening to myself breath when I run. To me it is distracting and boring. I know, I know, most runners say that this is essential for keeping your pace constant and that listening to music is dangerous (other cars, bikes, runners etc.). But I don’t care, I enjoy listening to music and letting my mind wander. It is one of the few times I get to myself to listen to new and old songs and decide what to put on my next CD. Not to mention, it motivates me when I feel myself slowing down.
To this regard, thanks are due to my Bride for the perfect Father’s Day Gift, my new Digital Music Player(new name for it pending). I have been listening to the radio the past few months because my previous player was acting pretty quirky (see The Gadget gods are against me). The radio was OK, I got caught up on news and sports, but morning shows don’t play a lot of music and there is nothing like turning that last mile and hearing a song you like. This new player is great, it is sporty, has an arm band and also has a radio so if I still need to catch up, I can.
Having said all that, I still have a dilemma: The Peachtree Road Race is on Sunday, so I need to come up with a play list. I need songs that are peppy, keep me energized with out making me kill myself and most of all that I like. I have just started to jot a few things down so far, but I’ll try to edit this list later.
1. Run Around- Blues Traveler Fun song that I don’t get sick of and the title fits the theme
2. Song 2- Blur Wahooo! Need I say more
3. Fall Down- Molly’s Yes Great uplifting song…if you have not heard it do your self a favor
4. Born To Run- Bruce Baby we were born to Run…can it be more obvious
5. Run- Collective Soul Well the race is in Atlanta, this song is a requirement
6. Fast as You- Dwight Yoakam A little country
7. Beautiful Day- U2 I always envision the bright lights from the their concert on the chorus…very motivational
Well It’s a start…I have to get hoppin’ though, the race is Sunday.
1 comment:
I do like to run by myself too. It is like meditating and it helps me get my poop together. It's not that I don't mind running with people either but if they are not at the same level, it kind of sucks. A) you are more advanced and have to stay with them and not get the work-out you need, or feel guilty about leaving them behind. B) They are more advanced than you and you feel like a big loser.
I think it helps if one person plays "coach."
I've found that I love Kayaking. I definitely need to build my skills though.
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