Now I’m back building my running distance up again, I thought I’d go with some of my absolutely favourite running tracks.
Some of these are filled with memories, some are happy, some angry, some just hit the pace bang on, but these are the tracks that get me pounding the pavement.
The first one is a memories track, though oddly it reminds me of other runs. It makes me think of running down Stretford Road in the sunshine, almost feeling the freckles pop out on my skin as the sun warms me.
I think it originally came from a compilation running CD at some point, but it’s now just a favourite, light, easy going track to run to. You can listen to the words, or it can run in the background, it’s perfect.
Next we’re going happy – no, not the track by Pharrell, though that is on there, this is one that reminds me of my husband, of counting your blessings, of taking nothing for granted and it’s also a damned bouncy one.
It always makes me smile, always makes me happy.
Next up another happy – one that makes me want to run with my arms in the air singing (I don’t, but that’s how it makes me feel).
There’s just something ultimately blissful about this song that really does make me want to let go.
Finally something a little angry. It’s probably wrong to end on a grumpier note, but sometimes you just need something to stomp your feet to.
It’s also a bit sweary, so ideal when you’re feeling cross.
Thankfully the video is a lot less NSFW than the original….
I’ve a few Marilyn Manson remixes on my running tracks, they just work well beat wise and after a bad day are perfect for getting rid of all that anger, frustration and irritation.
Hope you enjoy!