As much as I love music....I don't run with headphones ever, so I can't help you out there.....I would say to check out a few sites: www.coolrunning.com and www.runnersworld.com as they have some awesome tips on beggining running as well as some programs on how to start. I wouldn't even think about adding intervals until you have run for a few months so as not to injure yourself. I've run for about 28 years....good luck, I think running is a great cardio workout.......Carole
I just bought a treadmill a few weeks ago and I am loving it. It is making a huge difference in my fitness level, especially cardiovascularly. I am keeping a diet/exercise journal, logging my workouts and runs so I can track my progression.
I do not have any interval workouts to recommend...yet. Right now, I am just working on my pace and training myself to hold a respectable pace for a respectable distance. Right now, my best is 6 mph for 6 miles . I am seeing improvement, though.
ANYWAY, I wanted to recommend this cd to you. It is called "Trance Essentials Volume 1". It is techno beat, all fast pace. I really love it. Makes me feel like I am in a dance club! It goes for about an hour.