People who don't do long-distance running often ask if I get bored when running. Uh, yes. I've tried different approaches to boredom. Zen running, which is like meditation while in motion, is great for shorter distances but is hard to maintain for more than a half hour or so. A runner I know mentally designed her dream house, room by room, while training for a marathon. Currently, my iPod is my mostly companion while running, and there are certain songs that act as a sort of auditory Gu (that's the Power Bar gel runners consume). Here's my top-10 of running songs:
10. Graceland (Paul Simon)
9. I'm a Believer (Smashmouth)
8. We Beseech Thee (Godspell Original Cast Recording)
7. Mississippi (Sheryl Crow)
6. Darlington County (Bruce Springsteen)
5. Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen)
4. Les Yeux de Ton Pere (Les Negresses Vertes)
3. Eyes Like Yours (Shakira)
2. A Little Less Conversation (Elvis)
1. Cadillac Ranch (Bruce Springsteen)
Note my loyalty to Springsteen, who provides the best possible running pace on the three songs listed above. Feel free to give them a listen and add them to your own aerobic playlist. There are no better songs for keeping a good pace.
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Hi Marathon Mama,
I'm starting running again after having a baby and I needed a little motivation. I am going to try out your top ten running songs. Thanks for the post. I've bookmarked your blog, so if you have any new songs that motivate post them. Music moves my legs.
Cheers,
MF
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