Running Inspiration
I admire anyone who is a true runner, but I also admire anyone who has tried their hand at running, or is like me and runs here and there (5-1
0 miles/week). Running is difficult, it takes motivation and determination. I would love to run more, but I am devoted to my spinning and body works classes, and don’t have 5 million hours (exaggeration) a week to workout 🙂
I ran my first 1/2 marathon in September of 2010. I would love to run another again, oh some day…
So is anyone else ever running on the treadmill and thinks… “Wonder what’s on her iPod?” “Wonder what he’s listening to?”
I firmly believe an upbeat workout mix can improve running/cardio performance. Although, some people would rather run without music to “clear their head” (Darrin). That sounds mizzerable to me.
Well.. I thought I’d share my January playlist. Before I share, there shall be no judging. Everyone has their own taste in music… mine just happens to be a little girly and old-school 🙂
January 2012 playlist-approx-75 minutes
- Coldplay-Paradise-4:37
- Rihanna-We Found Love-3:35
- R. Kelly-Sign of a Victory-4:11
- Nelly Furtado-Maneater-4:35 🙂
- Cage the Elephant-Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked-3:05
- Alanis Morrisette-You Outta Know-4:09
- Flo Rida-Good Feeling-4:06
- Eminem-Like Toy Soldiers-4:56
- Lady Gaga-You and I-5:07
- Chris Brown-Forever-4:38
- Rachel Platten-1000 Ships-3:19
- Matchbox 20-How Far We’ve Come-3:29
- The JaneDear Girls-Wildflower-2:46
- Foster the People-Pumped up Kicks-4:14
- All American Rejects-Swing, Swing-3:49
- U2-Beautiful Day-4:04
- Michelle Branch-Breathe-3:31
- Natalie Merchant-Kind and Generous-3:56
Any suggestions for my February playlist? I’d love some new tunes 🙂
This picture was too funny not to share!
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“One to the Next One” Jay-Z
“In Da Club” 50-Cent
“The New Workout Plan” Kayne
I already signed up for the half this year…would love a running buddy 🙂
The Air Force Half? I would love to… but we have a wedding that day in Cleveland! 🙁 Maybe another one?
Thanks for the suggestions “Secret Lover”. M.M… you have much more swagger than I ever imagined 😉
I need every bit of running inspiration I can get! I HATE IT…and suck at it. I can never seem to break through the 1 mile mark. I have no problems spinning though…do you take the classes at LA? I would LOVE a spinning partner! I used to spin 3-4 times/week at my old gym in Louisville.
Songs I always find good to run to:
“Enter Sandman” – Metallica
“Put On” – Young Jeezy
“Shut Up & Drive” – Rhianna
“Fighter”- Christina Aguilera (for when I am ready to throw in the towel!)
Britney Spears is always a good motivation! Her body was amazing…circa early 2000’s 🙂
Love this blog! xo
Liz! Thanks for the music selections 🙂 I looove all the songs you recommended, and will be adding them to my February playlist.
I usually take spinning classes at LA on Mondays at 5:30 with Jamie, and 6:45 on Thursdays with Jennifer. I also do Michelle’s body works classes on Wednesdays @ 5:45 (Beavercreek LA) and Saturdays @ 9:45 a.m. (Centerville LA). I’ve tried several classes and these instructors are my favvvs 🙂 Tuesdays, I usually just do cardio (treadmill). So there ya have my normal workout schedule 🙂 I’d love to have you join me!
Just stopped by this post again to get some motivation for my Saturday run/walk today:) I will def be downloading some of your suggested tunes!! Since I am in FL for the winter I am able to tack on a few more miles when I run outdoors on the weekends, but I agree when it is strictly treadmill season its difficult to get over 5-10! Treadmills are so painfully boring sometimes…maybe your tunes will motivate me a bit further… As for my suggestions, I dont have a whole lot except maybe Rihanna S.O.S, its an oldie but GOODIE!;-) Lol
Oh and I too crack up every time I see that pinterest pic. Too funnyyyyy
🙂 Wish I was enjoying the Florida weather. Maybe that would entice me to run a little more… or maybe that would be Rihanna S.O.S =)
Congratulations on your first half marathon, Leslie! I ran the full that day and had a blast. Since my first half in 2009, I have put away the iPod and run to clear my head a lot. However, I do recall listening to quite a bit of Nickleback, Three Days Grace and Biance. Odd combo, I know 🙂
I don’t have a personal trainer certification, but I do have quite a bit of running experience. If you ever want a client to try running in a stress free environment (not on a treadmill at the gym while 40 people look and judge) then i would love to help. I run Sunday mornings at 10am in Yellow Springs. I’ve got a lot of pointers that I had to learn the hard way and never want another person to struggle to find those things out the way I had to.
Good luck with your business. I love the Flax Seed post!
P.S. I only say that about the gym because when I started running I was “obese” and felt like everyone in the gym was looking and laughing at me. I knew my form was bad, but back then I was too self-conscious to just say “whatever, I don’t care what you think. I’m getting healthy and that’s all that matters.”
Trina, thanks SO much for the kind words and the post. I know you’re quite the runner, I follow your facebook posts. Your transformation is really motivating to so many people. I will defintely keep you in mind for myself, and my clients. Thanks again 🙂