Running: Tell Me Your Politik

My focus this AM was on pace rather than distance. Politik from Coldplay (surprisingly) became my power song. I replayed it three times because I was able to keep pace perfectly with the kick drum. So well, in fact, that at one point I thought I could hear my feet pounding on the treadmill over the volume of the song.  Not the case, fortunately, considering what a huge pet peeve that is for me.  Anyway, I'm rambling...

Music: Another Power Song

Hustler by Simian Mobile Disco is one of my current must-listen-to's while running.  In fact I usually have to loop it at least once before I can move on to the next track.  If you like what yer hearin' then you can download Hustler here for FREE!!!

Cuz' I'm a Hustler, Baby!

Running: MILESTONE!!! (Click Here)

Back to running the Cheviot Hills Loop today...felt really strong.  I was looking forward to pounding the pavement all day because I knew this would take me over the 100 mile mark (since January 6th)!  w00t!!

I realized a couple of days ago that it's been exactly one year since I began running again.  Starting March 14, 2007 I ran regularly (and did Bootcamp) right up until the end of August when I blasted off to Burning Man.  I came back from BM the first week of September 2007 with Playa Lung and proceeded to get only a dozen or so runs in until January 6, 2008...when I started training again more seriously. 

The Stats Since January 6, 2008 

(2.5 months)...

Total Runs: 30

Total Miles Logged: 101.23 

Average Pace: 7'16"

Total Calories Burned: 9,115.62 

Weight Loss: 5lbs

Today's Breakdown...

Mile 1: 6'50"

Mile 2: 7'21"

Mile 3: 6'59"

Mile 4: 6'32"

Today's Power Song:

I need a shot 

I need a shot of ambition
I need a hit
I need a hit of nutrition
I need a fix
I need to fix my ignition
If you want to whip me into shape
I need a plan or a mission

Cause I'm gunna ride fast, going nowhere
And I left my brain in the past
I'm gunna ride fast
To where I don't care

Faa Faa Faa FA FA FA FA Faa...

Never felt better...