…the perfect combination to make it through a run!
With temps up past the 100s this last week, running outdoors has been more like torture than the usual release for me. Hence my Dejected post from earlier in the week.
Last night’s run was a little better. I got home and my car still read 103 at 5pm. Knowing that I had to put in at least 3 miles of running, I was a little bummed out. But the delta breeze kicked in and dropped the temps down significantly by the time I laced on my shoes. Perfect!
I got my first 2 miles completed, pressed Power Song on my Nike+ app (love that thing) and pushed through the last leg of my run. I started using the Power Song feature when I did my hill training last year. It definitely gets me in a positive state of mind and helps me push through the workout. During one of the harder parts of my run, I hit Power Song and the theme song to Slumdog Millionaire came on. I love this song for a power song. The beat matches the cadence of my stride and who doesn’t like a happy ending? It’s a happy song!Other songs on my power list:
- Empire State of Mind by Jay Z and Alicia Keys: When I need to go big, NYC style
- PYT by Michael Jackson: Makes me feel pretty even when I’m purple-red
- Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey: Duh
- Moves Like Jagger by Maroon Five: Because I envision a shirtless Adam Levine in front of me and it gets me moving.
What do YOU like working out to?
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