Way back in the past I never ever ran with music. I though ear buds were dangerous and I though people who wore them in marathons were rude when they did not respond to me when I talked to them. I also hated the fact that people with headphones could not hear me coming from behind and would not make room on the course, and that using music during a marathon diluted the experience the marathon organizers put forth for you as far as their own entertainment.
Well that was then....
I started using an iPod during the Frisco Rails to Trails 2011 when a friend had an extra iPod with a music mix on it. I borrowed it, played the tunes which were current pop songs at that time. I don't know what it is about the music, the beat, the noise: for some reason, it helped me run faster I think. Perhaps it was the tunes blocked out the sound of my own breathing, something that has always bothered me in the past. It's weird being a runner and freaked out about the sound of your own breathing, but it happens to me...
Anyhoo, it all went by like lightning, Before I knew anything I was at mile 20 and I ran a great race.
I decided to have my friend put the mix on an extra iPod I had lying around and continued to use this for every race, marathon, and training run....I was one of THOSE people now!
Now I have expanded on the mix, recreated it completely to reflect my style of music more. Every other Friday I'm allowed to download one new album. In a lot of cases it's something I heard about on NPR. Diplo's Express Yourself was one of those as well the Tribal album I downloaded. Researching Diplo lead me to more electronic selections and my most recent purchase was Ninja Tuna, by Mr Scruff. Perhaps if I'm good with my money I will download Free the Robots.
So I have developed my own playlist that includes Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, LMFAO, Rihanna, DJ Morphius, Madonna, Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Gotye, T-Pain, and of course Diplo, and Mr. Scruff. .....to name a few. 6.6 hours of music that should keep me entertained on even the longest trail run.
I highly recommend getting musical recommendations off NPR, All things Considered.
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