Running is all about the music!

Clarissa

Clarissa

Cathlete
I burned some great CDs over the weekend with awesome music from the 80s and hip hop music from today! It is SWEEEEET! I hopped on that treadmill and did 6 miles again - just like the old days. I have really gotten away from the running since Cathe two years ago. What do you all think??? If I have awesome music when I workout, I am set to go!!! How important is upbeat, motivating music to you??

:* Clarissa
 
I am in total agreement. I couldn't believe the news report about banning iPods from the marathon. Music really motivates me and makes me move faster. I am sure it is different for a pro but it is a must for me!
LD
 
I'm with you, too! Good, upbeat music is the ONLY thing that'll get me through a run... I prefer techno-like music to get me amped up.
 
I have been wanting to recommend some great wprkout music for some time now, so this is what gets me going strong on my elliptical:

DJ sash, youcan listen to it on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dj+sash

you can find his CDs on amazon.com

I listen to some great middle eastern music,I like this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKU0U5lLAcs,( edited: the link is not working, look up for Ya Ali original version) the sound is much better in my CD, you can really listen to the beat.

I have this CD but min eis the 2006 version (and 2003) :
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Arabian-...3595846?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1194376652&sr=8-2


Sarah
 
Cool, Sarah. I'll look into this! Anything to get me through a run. Feels so great when you are all done with a run-like you have really accomplished something, you know?!
Clarissa
 
I like to watch DVDs while I'm on my NordicTrack but find that if I watch a musical with some great music in it my whole workout is alot more fun. (Anyone remember the old movie, Fame, with Irene Cara??) I love the music in that and have watched it a milllion times just to work out to the music. Yep, it makes a difference.
 
for me, as far as treadmill running, iTreads are great. they are incredibly motivating and always pushe me hrder than i think i can go. the music is okay but i never focus on the music in any of my workouts, it's more of a background. i just did iTread 6 outdoors 60 minutes and the time FLEW!!!
 
I love listening to upbeat music as well when I am running, time goes by faster!
But with that being said, My Ipod died half way through my run today and it was a nice change to concentrate on my breathing instead of the music... I wouldn't do it everyday though!

Lori:) :)
 
Not me! For me running is all about being outside, hearing the sounds of nature, listening to my breathing, and having time to pray and think and be by myself. I just prefer it that way! :)
 
That is great. I don't have the luxury of running outdoors due to my small children. I have to run on the treadmill with them napping. I understand where you are coming from though!
 
Just wanted to chime in and say I agree 100% too, esp. for treadmill workouts!!

I have specific playlists for the type of runs that I want to do.. if its going to be an interval workout, I have songs that have slow and fast tempos built in. ( Think: Freebird, Lynryd Skynyrd) If its a steady pace run, I'll have songs that fit that tempo too.

There is no way in the world I could ever do a treadmill workout without music.. it would be torture.

Ironically enough though, when I run outside, I don't wear one.. mainly for safety reasons ( I run early in the AM when its dark), but I think I like the quiet and enjoy the visual if the sun is starting to rise.

Lynn M.
 
Yes, it really makes a difference with me in my workouts...from weight lifting to running on the elliptical. I think probably more so on elliptical. AC/DC seems to really get me going good. I can't have any slow songs inbetween or it messes my concentration up. Got to be hard and driven from start to finish.
 
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