As I've been thinking about this, I've realized that I often run without the assistance of music. I own an mp3 player that is easy to run with, but I very rarely use it. Even when I'm training for a marathon and running 15 miles or more, I rarely run to music. As an introvert, I think I like being alone with my thoughts. . . and as a nerd, I do a lot of math in my head.
Still, I know that a lot of folks like to listen to music when they run or exercise. For some it is a distraction, others use it to pump them up as they try to run faster. Here are some of the different genres that people go to when they run:
1. Pump me up hip hop - a nice beat to help you keep the pace
Lose Yourself - Eminem
I had a couple of friends in medschool who would listen to Lose Yourself every day before studying for the boards.
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Gotta hope that feeling is a good one.
2. Hard Rock - nothing like a good guitar riff to get you going
Thunderstruck - AC/DC
Doesn't get much better than this for getting the blood pumping
3. 80's Rock - The bigger the hair the better
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
I'll never stop believing!
Jump - Van Halen
Would play this song during volleyball workouts
4. Music from your favorite artists - just listen to whatever makes you feel good
Some folks just like listening to the music on their playlist. This serves more as a distraction and you can often find yourself 5 or 6 miles down the road before you notice.
5. This American Life Podcasts - for all you nerds out there or Ira fanatics
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| He makes those glasses look so good! |
6. Cheesy Rocky Songs
So what music do you listen to while you work out. I'll try to add it to the bottom of this list if I get suggestions.
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