So I am training again. How about that?
I am signed up for the Columbus Marathon on October 18. I haven’t run one since December, and I didn’t plan on running one this year. But we make plans, and God laughs. :)
Anyway, training is going well. I am out of shape compared to how you might have seen me run before, but I am making progress. I seem to be getting a little better each week.
One thing I am loving right now is music. I never have run with music much, but I have been lately, and it’s been a big help. So I thought I’d update you all on my progress, and throw out a few of the albums I keep on shuffle right now in my MP3 player..
So here we go..
1. Silversun Pickups – Swoon – I like this album because it’s loud, has good beats, and sounds urgent. That always helps me run I think, makes everything feel a little more urgent and dangerous.
2. Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix – Dancy Rock! This is just a fun CD. Great for long runs!
3. David Crowder Band – Remedy – I think David Crowder may be my favorite Praise and Worship artist. He’s just weird enough for me, and then can belt out a straight up praise song that my church would sing. Super talented. Some of the songs are dancier and I love that..
4. Bell X1 – Blue Lights on the Runway – I am the Defector!!! Ha Ha.. good album, one song in particular I just love and I immediately start running faster. :)
5. Lecrae – Rebel – What can I say? Lecrae rapping about Christ, it’s a runner’s dream. I used this album during my last 5K race, and it has been on the MP3 player for probably 8 months, and I don’t see it going away.
So there you have it. I will try to keep you all updated on my progress, and pray that I will be able to find my previous form with running!
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Congrats on signing up for a race! I know a specific “deadline” like that helps keep me honest and on top of my workouts.
I loved Carnavas, Silversun Pickups’ last album; the new one sounds good but I haven’t given it enough listens yet to be completely hooked.
On the running music topic, have you listened to P.O.D.’s song “Alive”? Depending on your cadence, it’s got a great tempo (~160bpm) for a lot of runners. Plus, the uplifting Christian message seems like it would be in line with your beliefs. Very powerful to run to.
Running and music is something I’m very passionate about. I don’t think I could have started without it, and it’s been a regular part of every run for the last 5 or so years. Love it.
(We also do running music, too: http://www.hellasound.com. Check us out if ya like!)