The power of music. Who can deny it? When you're feeling low, it can let you know that you still have much farther to drop before you hit the bottom, and be more than willing to help you get there. At least, that's how I felt today at mile three of my run. I was on empty! [Note to self, eat more than a banana before next run.] I CSI'd today's problem, and traced it back to my playlist. Or for the investigative sticklers, my need for a running playlist.
At first, running with some old Stones playing was a joy. I forgot just how much I like Keef's singing on Little T&A, which will have a place on my inaugaral running playlist. Another gem, which is also featured below under "Getting Much iPod Time", is Curve's Hell Above The Water. If you haven't heard this, just click over to Amazon, scroll down a bit to the "Listen to Samples" section and...listen to the sample! The combination of a crunchy, much overdriven guitar played by Dean Garcia, and Toni Halliday's lushly dark voice in and of themselves make this a fine piece of work. Curriously enough, the beat turned out to be a fantastic pace setter during my run, and will also to be on the inaugaral running playlist.
The key to a proper running playlist, the CSI team has informed me, is a beat that matches your pace. Therein lies the crux of today's unnecessary pain: Nirvana may work well for Greg LeMond in his bid to win the Tour de France, but it's much too fast for my huffing and puffing through the streets of Washington, DC!
So now I'm in the process of sussing out David's Inaugaral Running Playlist. Any suggestions?
Sunday, January 08, 2006
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While I do not have an iPod (yet!) and while I am not, nor will I ever be a jogger, you are so right about the music one picks to which to exercise.
Years ago (and I do mean YEARS), I went to a fundraiser aerobics class, thinking/hoping/expecting to get a great work-out for 90 minutes; only to find out it was a big commercial for the non-profit (albeit a good one) with music and dance routines interspersed throughout a lot of talking, but not long enough to get my endorphins pumpin', nor long enough to hold my interest. I went home, put on my favorite dance music (70s funk/disco – is there any other?!?), only to find it abysmally slow for my intended self-directed aerobics class.
Alas, I was forced to go out and drink -- always a good endorphin rush there...:)
P.S. Que es CSI’d?
Thanks for the comment. "CSI'd" refers to the television show on CBS. I think it's Crime Scene Investigation or Investigators, or something along those lines. If not, then it should be!
I found out about a group here in DC that falls in line with the penultimate paragraph of your comment. They call themselves "Drinkers with a Running Problem." Pretty funny.
I'm in the process of putting together my own playlists for my running, so I'm only too keen to share! :)
Here are a few suggestions around the 156/157 bpm mark.
Devo - Whip it
Editors - Someone Says
Foo Fighters - Breakout
The Bravery - Unconditional
Let me know how you get on with your own playlist!
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