Longer Runs, Better Music

 Back after a blogging break! Things have been a bit hectic with work, school, and getting prepared to make a local move to a new place. That hasn't stopped me from training hard for NYC!

The miles are starting to get longer, and in turn, the runs are becoming more challenging and stressful on my body. As noted before, it's important to work gradually up to longer distances - or else you may end up injuring yourself.

I had a 10 mile run last week and followed that with a taper run this past Sunday of 8 miles. The 8 felt easy, so it seems I'm on track. This coming Sunday will be a 12 miler, so we'll see how fit I really am!

During my tempo run last week, I was thinking about what music goes best with pushing yourself. Typical upbeat rock and whatnot is generally a safe bet, but a song came on my iPod that seemed to work for me that was a bit unexpected. It was "Lazy Eye" by Silversun Pickups. I think it helped me zone out a bit and just focus on pushing my legs to go faster.

Next time you're working out, experiment with your music selection - try not using music at all too. Find what works best for you.

Drive slow