Today I ran 11.5 miles from 2000 North in Orem into American Fork by the temple and back. It was beautiful, so I went extra slow so I could enjoy the scenery. No, actually, I went extra slow because that's how I run. I ran with two friends who, after 30 minutes, plugged themselves into their ipods and left me behind. It got me thinking: should I be listening to music when I run? Most of the team members for the Ragnar are getting their playlists together. My own J prefers techno because it keeps him going. I haven't even thought about music for the relay. It's funny because music used to be my life. I majored in music in college, and always loved to have it playing. I still really appreciate good music, of course, but with three little monkeys whose volume controls are sleeping, loud, or very loud, I have come to love and appreciate silence. Music playing in the car or at home when the monkeys are present just adds to the cacophony. With three little ones and a big one who want to talk to me, plus the noise of the sink/dishwasher/dinner cooking/plates/you name it, music in the background just adds to the noise.
I suppose, for the sake of the race, I'd better find some music that will keep me going. Do you have any suggestions?
4 comments:
I have to have music when i run. It puts me in a different place and helps me drown out the pain. Plus, it's the only time that I get to listen to MY music. The rest of the day is spent with kids music!
I got on iTunes and checked out running music and dance music. I like the dance club kind of stuff. It helps me keep my feet going.
Good luck! You're getting close!
Hey Esther. Yes I must listen to music when I run too. But I am with you when I am at home I feel like the everyday noise is too much to add music to. But when I run music is what keeps me going. I will burn you a couple cds of my favorite running music. Then if you like it you can use it and if not then just chuck it. I love to have other peoples music on my ipod.
11 miles....that is great.
Daughtry and the Twilight soundtrack have been keeping me going on my treadmill. 11 miles?! You're my hero.
Hey, I wish I could listen to the music while running. I d love to! Oh well, everytime I go running, I just keep thinking of something going on in my mind or looking around for the view. ha. Wow, you did 11.5 miles. Good job!!!! You should do half marathon with me next time!!
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