Running Tunes

I don't know how many of you out there like to run, but I do. I should probably do it more often, especially at this time of year when it's nice out. In a few weeks, the oppressively hot/humid summer will be here and I absolutely refuse to run in the summer unless it's: A) Very early in the morning B) Late in the evening C) Raining D) I'm participating in a sport or activity that requires it.

Anyway, I went running yesterday with my girlfriend after work. It was my first time jogging in about four weeks. Plus it was quite warm outside and my legs were sore for some reason AND I had barely eaten anything all day at work. Anyway, my point is that under the aforementioned circumstances, I should have tired out quickly and been back in the apartment huffing and puffing before I hit the half-mile mark. But we ran for a solid 20-25 minutes, and I felt like I could have gone even further.

After pondering the reason for this, I came to the conclusion that it must have had something to do with listening to my iPod as I run. A good running soundtrack really takes your mind off of how much running sucks. I found myself cruising along while concentrating on the song lyrics rather than concentrating on how bad my legs/knees/lungs felt. I don't know why it took me so long to realize this, but it did. And so, I figured I'd post my "Running Playlist" because I know you're all really interested.

1. Your Hand in Mine - Explosion in the Sky
2. Training Montage (From Rocky IV) - Vince DiCola
3. China Groove - The Doobie Brothers
4. Against the Wind - Bob Seger
5. Graciosa - Moby
6. I Get Wet - Andrew W.K.
7. Winner Takes It All - Sammy Hagar
8. Breakdown - Tantric
9. Crash - Methods of Mayhem
10. Through The Never - Metallica
11. Train in Vain - The Clash
12. Elevation - U2
13. Stinkfist - Tool
14. The Trooper - Iron Maiden
15. Sorrow - Bad Religion
16. Use Me - Bill Withers

I could put some more in there, but nobody runs for longer than the running time of all these songs. And if you say that you do, you're lying.