Anyone who has known me for more than a few days knows a few key things about me and my life.
1) Don't talk to me about religion. I have held my views for a very long time, did all my research and everyone ends up not liking what I have to say.
2) Food and drink and the comfort and ritual of them make me happy. I didn't bake 30 cupcakes and decorate them to make you feel uncomfortable or like less of a person, but to make you feel welcome and special in my home. Deal with it.
3) I love music. Mostly any kind. If I had no TV and only a radio (which has happened a few times in my past) I would be totally fine.
Besides books, music is my greatest pleasure. Just look at my credit card statement at any given time and that's what you will see, Kobo and Itunes charges.
I listen to spa music,nature instrumentals,symphony recordings, ambient music,classic rock, death metal,angry chick rock, soul,jazz,r&b,dance,dubstep,electronica,Latin music, Thai rock, country,folk, top 40 pop,rap,Elvis and everything else in between.
My Itunes is chock full of all sorts crazy music, and I love it.
This eclectic music obsession comes directly from my Family. I was exposed to so much when I was a kid. My mom had cassettes of every imaginable musical genre, and always had the radio on in the car or at home.
My grandma liked country music, and when you only had 3 TV stations, 4 if the weather was good and you adjusted the bunny ears, music saved your sanity.
The other great thing about this musical buffet was my innate ability to remember lyrics. Its my Rain man thing. Once I hear a song about twice, I can recall all the lyrics once the song begins to play.
My mom used to brag to her friends that her 6 year old could sing "Mustafa" (from Queen's Jazz Album) which is sung in English, Arabic and Parsi. Still can BTW.
So when I thought about music in respect to running, I had alot to choose from.
Sports teams and players all have a "pump up" song.
Some use their national anthem, others popular songs.
My best friend in high school had an older brother who played hockey.
Him and his best friend used to listen to "Lighting Crashes" by Live and Tom Petty's "Free Falling" before a game.
For those who have never heard these songs, go Google it.
I still laugh just thinking about these two tough guys, heading to a violent sport, singing their hearts out to what I consider the least energising songs.
But it worked for them,which is all that matters.
So I asked you my dear readers, what do you listen to to get you pumped up?
I was hoping to use some of the suggestions on my own playlist.
While Miley Cyrus' "We can't stop" was mentioned, I'm afraid my KISS army card would be immediately revoked if I downloaded it. Gene Simmons would know......
Same with Justin Bieber. When I hear the words "As long as you love me", all I see is the Backstreet Boys. And I am in a good place with that.
"Sail" by Awolnation is a great song, but for running purposes, get a remix, with a faster beat. Totally added to my Ipod.
"State of Massachusetts" by the Drop Kick Murphy's also made my cut, as I have been a fan of theirs since "Kiss me I'm Shitfaced" was first sung on St. Patty's day.
I also did some trolling of my own, and found that if you type in Workout music in the Istore, alot of music comes up.
Beware of the remakes. Some are decent, and you really cant make out that its not the original artist, and some sound like bad karaoke.There is this track of "Sexy and I know it" that sounds like William Shatner sang it in a Spanish accent.
Too funny.
My "get my ass" in gear song is "Move ya body" by Nina Sky. I also enjoy "Stronger" by Kanye West (Even though I think he's a dick)
I always start my workout with "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke feat. T.I and Pharrell.
Will I Am is always a good pump up listen, even with the Beib's in "Power" and Brittney Spears in "Scream and Shout".
Music drives me, and its been working, as I have increased my total run time to 17 Min's. Not bad for someone who used to be winded climbing the stairs to my bedroom.
Next week-Hot yoga.
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