Music Can Soothe The Savage Runner

After going for my run last night I put some new music on my MP3 player.  I had the new CD from Mobile.  I almost showed my age by calling it an album.

I really like the new CD and wanted to be able to enjoy it while I run.  I listen to my MP3 player while I run.  Refusing to run when I accidentally forgot it one time when I was supposed to go for a run with the Gazelle. I do listen safely when I run. I am aware of what is going on around me.  Make a wide berth around trees and bushes and other places that a non-runner could hide.  I let people know where I am running and when they can expect me back.  I make sure the volume isn’t so loud I won’t be able to hear someone coming up behind me.  Besides the pounding of my feet on the pavement would be a deterrent.  The heavy laboured breathing would be a cause for outright panic on the part of the criminal.

I can tell you what I was doing by the song that is playing.  It is a rather eclectic selection of music.  One minute I can be listening to Alice in Chains, the next Sarah McLaughlin.  I love music as much as I love running and writing.  I have even been know to get up on stage and belt out a tune or two.  Without alcohol shoring up my confidence either.

When I listen to Queens of the Stoneage I am reminded of the Mohawk running trail.  It was at a time when I was just starting to train seriously for the Ancaster Old Mill race.  And got a really cool finishing medal at the end.

The Cult remind me of getting ready to do the Road2Hope – the second time around.  When Hamilton was voted the most scenic marathon.  And finished in a great time.  Which allowed me to watch my parents walk across the finish line in the walkers category. 

I have added a new band to the list of bands who will provide me with the most amazing Around the Bay post race memories.