I’ve been training all summer for a half marathon. And it suddenly occurred to me that the big day is coming up this weekend. This is my 3rd half marathon so I know what to expect, but I’m still fighting some nerves that creep up whenever I think about race day. During the training for my last half, I was so focused on beating my previous time that I ended up pulling my hamstring 3 weeks before the race because I wasn’t listening to my body. So this time, I’m trying not to think about finish times. My focus is on staying injury-free and having fun.
Music is a huge part of my ability to run. I have no idea how people can run for 2 hours without a good beat and motivating lyrics. I’d get lost in my own head without my iPod. And that’s not a good thing. Music helps distract me from the painful insanity of running 13.1 miles.
So my song choice for this week’s edition of Goodnight Moon’s What’s YOUR Song? Link-Up is “Let’s Get It Started” by the Black Eyed Peas. This song has been the first song on my running playlist for as long as I can remember. I can’t imagine kicking off a race without it!
GOOD LUCK on your race! How exciting!!! I am training for my first full marathon right now and there is no way I could get through my runs without my music.
PS Your song is very fitting =)
Good Luck! I've been training for my first 5K but now I have a broken foot – so if I'm doctor approved I will probably be walking it. I like to listen to Van Halen when I run.
Good luck on your race. I "envy" you! I've never been a runner but just signed up at the gym so I'm gonna be taking classes for the majority…but maybe I can begin training to run too! It's always been something I've wanted to do…I'd love to be able to PT with the hubs!
GOOD LUCK!! I'm sure you'll do great!
This is definitely a motivating song!
Good Luck- I am not a runner my longest is a 5k. I always wish I could do further -Have fun!! Love the song too!
Good luck this weekend! Stay safe and have a blast!!
Good luck! That is an awesome song to get motivated!
Oh it's so sad that this was your song for getting motivate to run, while it was my motivation to get the a night of drinking with friends started. Gosh. Lol. Great song pick! And GOOD LUCK!
You are my hero, you know that right? Seriously…I could NOT do it! You are awesome chicka! Seriously!!!!!!
Great great song my friend! Perfect for this week!!!!!
Wow! Best to you!
Good luck at your race! Have fun!!
Have a great time!
Good luck!!! I don't have a playlist. I'm paranoid and like to hear my surroundings. 🙂
Good luck on your half marathon!
I always get nervous before a race. So, I just try and convince myself that all that nervous energy will turn into fast, running energy once the race begins. I will wish the same for you! 🙂
Cheers,
Kristina