Let's Get Down to Business to Defeat the Buns

So lately since I've been on this big, life changing health kick I also decided to attempt another half marathon. Now I did the Disney half back in 2012 and although I completed it, I also didn't train at all until the day before we left for Orlando. Not smart I know, so I didn't run a whole lot, and I had a terrible time (3 hours and 19 minutes...yikes) and basically felt like I was going to die the entire race. Next January I've decided to go back to Disney World and do it all again. I plan on running the entire race, having a much better finish time, and overall having fun! Disney races are the most fun thing ever (when your legs don't feel like falling off) and I'm really excited about training! I've downloaded a running app and have been waking up before work three days a week to run from 30 minutes to an hour each time. Every day I run I feel myself getting stronger, faster, and being able to run further without stopping. It's also been fun training with friends and discovering new trails all over Georgia to run on. Having a new place sometimes during the week gives you something to look forward to and keeps you motivated.

Now running hurts. A lot. And it kind of sucks, but the best part is how I feel after the run. That time when you've completed it for the day, your body burns, and you have all of this energy still to move on and get stuff done, almost like "Ok, I'm ready life!" Gah! It's just the best! Another thing I really enjoy about it is the music. I love adding new songs to my playlist that keep me motivated when I'm struggling up a hill, or hurting extra that day. Here are 10 of my favorite songs to run to. Where are some places you like to run the most, and what songs keep you motivated?

10. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars

9. New Direction by The Black Lips

                                         

8. Fell in Love With a Girl by The White Stripes

                                         

7. Touch the Sky by Kanye West ft Lupe Fiasco

                                          

6. Dancing on My Own by Robyn

                                         

5. Little Secrets by Passion Pit

                                         

4. Deceptacon by La Tigre

3. Countdown by Beyonce

                                          

2. Berzerk by Eminem

                                          

1. Back It Up by Caro Emerald (This is a great cool down song)

                                          

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P.S. Jaeson Winter is making me do this. Love you!