Yesterday I was in a bit of a rut. I’m not really sure why, but going for a run didn’t sound fun. Yes, it even happens to a shamelessly happy runner like myself. In an effort get back here:
I started reading my fav NYC runner’s blogs. This post from Ashley reminded me … Aint NO run like a new playlist run!
Typically when I’m marathon training I’m either running with others, or trying not to get too attached to my ipod. I believe that for marathon training, especially when doing a long run music is best used in moderation. Why? Well, if you are like me, an especially awesome song really gets you moving … and subsequently uses more energy. Lets call it the “Pump up Factor”. On a long run when you should be carefully managing your energy output, this “Pump up Factor” can be detrimental.
However, yesterday the “Pump up Factor” was exactly what I needed.
I am not very cool when it comes to music, I mostly rely on VC or my infinitely cooler brother but for this playlist Ashley’s recommendations really helped. Judgement free zone, here it is:
Oh yeah, Wreckx-N-Effect, no playlist is complete without a little throwback.
1 hour long, perfect for some speed drills that I had planned. I set out with a goal of doing 1 mile warm up, 1 mile @ GOAL PACE of 8:24 (1/4 Mile Recovery), 1 Mile @ 10KPACE of 7:57 (1/4 Mile Recovery), 4 x 1/4 Mile @ 5KPACE of 7:47 (1/4 Mile Recovery), 1 mile cooldown.
And then I started running and I felt it … the “Pump up Factor”. I had forgotten how great it feels to run fast while listening to awesome music! I ended up running how I felt and this was the result:
7:45!! Yay. Thank you Adele, I did set Fire to the Rain … and it was a BLAST!
I now have a fitness goal to run 6 miles at a sub 8 minute pace.
What about you? Do you run with music? Any songs that I just HAVE to put on this playlist?
I HAVE to listen to music…it’s the only way to get through the run! I usually use songs to time my runs th0ugh…probably a bad idea…but like I won’t allow myself to look at my pace or time until a certain number of songs have played. It’s sort of a mental game for myself, too.
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Oh I totally do that … I love that game!
I totally agree with music in moderation during training. There is something about keeping that focus and letting your body find that natural rhythm. With that being said, I love when a great, pump-you-up song comes on during a leisure run! Nice work!!!
That makes me miss the long run a little. I love that zone into your breath and focus …
When I started running about a year ago, I HAD to have music. I’ve since weeded off of it and I run with music 50% of the time. Music definitely helps with my speed work though, motivating and gives me something to focus on besides my pace!
Glad you’re out of your rut! That was quick!
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I like the 50% of the time idea! Good parameter!
I run with music if running solo! I listen to a lot of GLEE and Taylor Swift…not sure if that is up your alley!
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Glee is amazing. Tonight’s song at the end was so so good!
I don’t know if you’d be into it, but some latin music has a really good beat like Wisin y Yandel. I find them great for running.
I run with music the majority of time I run, even long runs. I kind of put the power songs on when I need them later in the run (1hour plus). I often think I would prefer a good song to a glass of water in a race! (Luckily i can have both)
Music a good way to build up the adrenalin when doing an exercise.
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