I began running in middle school after giving myself a goal that I would be able to run a mile without getting tired. I woke up at 5 am every day before school to run, this lasted for around three months until school was out for the summer.
I found silence and content in running. Only you and your music preoccupying your headspace. I think it became a love of mine after realizing I could listen to any song I wanted to and no one was complaining about it. I realized how important this personal time became to me and I haven't stopped since.
I think music makes the run. I notice myself running to the beat of the music as many people do, therefore, the music TRULY matters. Depending on how I am feeling, my choice of music might be rap and sometimes it might be EDM, regardless it has to be something that keeps me moving at a good pace.
Here is one of my favorite playlists I have made that encompasses it all:
"You & Me" by Disclosure is one of my all-time favorite running songs and I am sure you all have heard it. There is something about the beat dropping that really helps get me going especially if I am 4 miles in and need a little kick.
I have even found myself running to country which I never thought possible, but sometimes it distracts me from the fact that I have been running for miles.
What are some of your favorite artists/genres to run to? Is there a specific song that takes you to another place and makes you forget about the fact you just might be tired and out of breath?
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