Playlists, Relays and Triathlons

What a crazy good day! So much to share with you but first things first. For the past few weeks... Pavement Runner has been sharing some of his favorite playlists and this week the theme is "Empowering Women" and I thought, ok. I can share some of my favorites. The way he sets it up is

 

• Something Old
• Something Current
• Something to Consider

So I'm sharing with you the songs that make me feel like I can do anything, run faster, and just conquer all. Here we go!!

 

Something Old
Title: Under Pressure

Artist: David Bowe

Sidenote: especially on stressful days, this is usually the first song I listen to. It gives me a chance to just box it up and move on!

 

Something Current

Title: Drive By

Artist: Train

Sidenote: I love the openings of songs. A good one will just pump me up...The opening of this song does it for me. It also sort of helps me set a pace.

 

Something to Consider

Title: 'Till I Collapse

Artist: Eminem

Sidenote: This is one of my "powersongs" in my Nike running app. I swear to you, the second I hear this song, everything goes away and I'm back in the game doing whatever it is that I'm doing. Seriously, add this one to your list.

 

Ok, that was fun, I can't wait to go over to PavementRunner and check out everyone else's songs.

 

On to the rest of the news...

 

I'M RUNNING IN HOOD TO COAST!

Unfortunately, being able to share that good news means someone wasn't able to stay. I know she made the right decision and for that I'm comforted. I don't ever want to just take someone's spot. So now I'm looking at Legs: 9, 21 & 33 totaling almost 20 miles. I am beyond excited. Now I guess I better bump up my mileage. I had been keeping it reasonable to match my more recent goal of competing in a tri next month except that when I went to register for it today, it was sold out. I thought I was out of luck but after a few emails and calls, I was able to secure an entry. I was soo relieved!

Here's the breakdown of Awesomeness that is Van 2. Check out htese awesome ladies!  I seriously couldn't be happier! 

Erin – Nuun Employee: Legs 7, 19, 31

Elizabeth – Running For Bling: Legs 8, 20, 32

Katie – MomsLittleRunningBuddy: Legs 9, 21, 33

Amanda – Runninghood: Legs 10, 22, 34

Jennifer – The Fit Fork: Legs 11, 23, 35

XLMIC – Taking It On: Legs 12, 24, 36

If you want to see the rest of the Nuun Team...head over to their blog at: http://nuun.com/blog/2012/06/19/afternuun-delight-team-announcement/
Yesterday was a tough day but all of these amazing things have wiped the slate clean. I consider myself to be very fortunate and am very thankful for all that I have.

Also, just a reminder that MomsLittleRunningBuddy has a facebook page.  There I'll post pictures and things that only the Facebook audience will get to see.  So why not "Like" us and stay current with the adventures of E and I: http://www.facebook.com/momslittlerunningbuddy

So what are you thankful for today? Do you like the songs I picked?  Do you have any "Power" songs?  I'd love to update my playlist!