Music in the soul can be heard by the universe. - Lao Tzu
I have been asked by several people whether or not I listen to music when I run or wog. The answer is - I usually don't. I prefer listening to the sound of my footfalls, my breathing and nature. I reserve music for those days when I am having trouble relaxing into my run or when I can't clear my mind.
When I do play music, I listen to things that inspire me as opposed to songs that are just loud or have pronounced beats. I do have a few "power songs" that I turn to when I need a boost but for the most part, I prefer songs that calm me. I have found that something soothing benefits me more. The music I select helps me keep a steady, relaxed pace. My Ipod has lots of different genres - classic rock, classical music, opera, oldies, big band, indie rock and some alternative music. Here is some of my favorite running music:
- Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
- Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
- Round Here - Counting Crows
- No Rain - Blind Melon
- Take It Easy - The Eagles
- Someone To Watch Over Me and Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
- Comfortably Numb and Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
- Running On Empty - Jackson Browne (which, incidentally, inspired the name of my blog)
- Against The Wind - Bob Seger
- La Grange - ZZ Top
- Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
- The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
- Madame Butterfly - Puccini
- November Rain - Guns N Roses
What do you like to listen to when you run (or work out)? Share!! Maybe some of your music will work for me, too!
Happy Trails!
Valeka
