Music is everything when I work out. Seriously. If my ipod battery dies, I melt. Actually, I act like the tin man on The Wiz "A Teeny...Teeny" When I lose steam, I turn on a power song that has African drum beats and I'm out! zoooooooooom.
You can't fail with music, coupled with a Nike+, a little device that you plug into your iPod that acts like a personal trainer. It helps you set goals and coaches you along the way. "You have 400 meters to go!" Celebrities congratulate you "Hi this is Tiger Woods, congratulations on running your fastest mile ever!
I also recommend buying De La Soul's new audio workout. It's called "Are You In? Nike+ Original Run". You can buy it on I-Tunes. You don't need a Nike+, it is completely self contained. You can just play it on your ipod. It starts with a smooth little joint from De La and Raheem DeVaughn called "Mornin' Rise" When I run to the beat, I run about 3.5 miles in 40 minutes (pretty slow). If I walk to it, I do about 2.5 miles in 40 minutes. Either way, it's inspiring, positive, good hip hop.
My playlist changes all of the time. When I first started jogging, I needed to run to the beat to keep my self moving...it was rough going and I needed to summons the spirits of the ancestors with every beat. Now, it doesn't matter - as long as the song isn't too slow, I'm good.
I call this list, The People's Music (somehow, when you put the word "people's" in anything it makes it more revolutionary - we can thank the communists and Black Panthers for that!). This list is random. I change my playlist weekly. I will try to post a different one soon. Stay tuned for a gospel one. I love gospel music, and sometimes I need the Spirit to be with me on that trail.
The People's Music 1. Run by Gnarls Barkley
2. Get Down by DJ Quik (explicit)
3. Roc-A-Fella Billionaires (feat. Jay-Z) by Freeway (explicit)
4. Going On by Gnarls Barkley
5. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) by The Jacksons
6. Sincerely, Jane. by Janelle Monae
7. Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
8. I Gotcha by Lupe Fiasco
9. Workin' Day and Night by Michael Jackson
10. We Run This (Stick It Edit) by Missy Elliott
11. 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton by Prince
12. Magic by Robin Thicke
13. Soweta by Spirit Of South Africa ( a jammin' djembe drum beat that is motivating)
14. Get By by Talib Kweli
14. Beautiful Day by U2
15. Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes
16. 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted by 2Pac & Snoop Dogg (explicit)
17. Picture Me Rollin' by 2Pac, Danny Boy, Syke & CPO (explicit)
18. Run to the Sun by Chad Hugo/N.E.R.D.
19. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
20. Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield
21. Zombie by Fela Kuti (very long, 12 minutes! read history of song for inspiration)
22. Tambourine by Eve
23. Practice by DJ Jazzy Jeff featuring L-Live and Rhymefest
24. Everybody Rejoice by The Wiz Original Broadway Cast
Music is everything when I work out. Seriously. If my ipod battery dies, I melt. Actually, I act like the tin man on The Wiz "A Teeny...Teeny" When I lose steam, I turn on a power song that has African drum beats and I'm out! zoooooooooom.
You can't fail with music, coupled with a Nike+, a little device that you plug into your iPod that acts like a personal trainer. It helps you set goals and coaches you along the way. "You have 400 meters to go!" Celebrities congratulate you "Hi this is Tiger Woods, congratulations on running your fastest mile ever!
I also recommend buying De La Soul's new audio workout. It's called "Are You In? Nike+ Original Run". You can buy it on I-Tunes. You don't need a Nike+, it is completely self contained. You can just play it on your ipod. It starts with a smooth little joint from De La and Raheem DeVaughn called "Mornin' Rise" When I run to the beat, I run about 3.5 miles in 40 minutes (pretty slow). If I walk to it, I do about 2.5 miles in 40 minutes. Either way, it's inspiring, positive, good hip hop.
My playlist changes all of the time. When I first started jogging, I needed to run to the beat to keep my self moving...it was rough going and I needed to summons the spirits of the ancestors with every beat. Now, it doesn't matter - as long as the song isn't too slow, I'm good.
I call this list, The People's Music (somehow, when you put the word "people's" in anything it makes it more revolutionary - we can thank the communists and Black Panthers for that!). This list is random. I change my playlist weekly. I will try to post a different one soon. Stay tuned for a gospel one. I love gospel music, and sometimes I need the Spirit to be with me on that trail.
The People's Music
1. Run by Gnarls Barkley
2. Get Down by DJ Quik (explicit)
3. Roc-A-Fella Billionaires (feat. Jay-Z) by Freeway (explicit)
4. Going On by Gnarls Barkley
5. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) by The Jacksons
6. Sincerely, Jane. by Janelle Monae
7. Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
8. I Gotcha by Lupe Fiasco
9. Workin' Day and Night by Michael Jackson
10. We Run This (Stick It Edit) by Missy Elliott
11. 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton by Prince
12. Magic by Robin Thicke
13. Soweta by Spirit Of South Africa ( a jammin' djembe drum beat that is motivating)
14. Get By by Talib Kweli
14. Beautiful Day by U2
15. Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes
16. 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted by 2Pac & Snoop Dogg (explicit)
17. Picture Me Rollin' by 2Pac, Danny Boy, Syke & CPO (explicit)
18. Run to the Sun by Chad Hugo/N.E.R.D.
19. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
20. Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield
21. Zombie by Fela Kuti (very long, 12 minutes! read history of song for inspiration)
22. Tambourine by Eve
23. Practice by DJ Jazzy Jeff featuring L-Live and Rhymefest
24. Everybody Rejoice by The Wiz Original Broadway Cast