Hello and Happy Monday!
Since I did a run/bike combo yesterday and a 14 miler on Saturday I knew my legs were due for a rest. I took a little 2 mile walk to wake up and came home for the usual fare.
I pretty much avoided the computer all weekend so I have a lot of work to do today! Luckily, I realized Monday would be busy and I thawed some chicken last night. I dumped it in the crockpot and dinner tonight is done!
After breakfast I hit the pool for a few laps. I went to Pam’s master swim class, but did my own thing. I do need to work on form and drills, but I just wanted to swim 200 meters in a row to see how it felt. Well, it was hard! (Which only makes me realize how much I really need to work on form and breathing!!) But I did it. 
Music Monday
Women’s Health Magazine has a bunch of different playlists for workout motivation at that link.
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And this is Olympic Marathoner, Desiree Davila’s playlist of choice these days:
Desiree Davila’s Playlist:
- Andrew Bird – Imitosis
- Okkervil River – For Real
- Various Artists – Take Lots With Alcohol
- Sunny Day Real Estate – 8
- The Velvet Underground – Run Run Run
- Of Montreal – The Repudiated Immortals
- Saves The Day – Take Our Cars Now!
- The Pixies – Here Comes your Man
- Ramones – Beat On The Brat
- Dramarama – Anything, Anything
- Bob Dylan – Meet Me In The Morning
- Outkast – Rosa Parks
Here is a link to the playlist on Rhapsody. (You can get a free 30 day trial to check out out.) No guarantee that running with this playlist will help you run a 2:22 marathon though…
Winner of the Brooks Pure Project Shoes: Jeni who said, “The Pure Flow look amazing! I would love to try out those shoes!”
Question: What’s your song of the day?
Gonna check out D’s playlist – she’s my fav athlete among those heading for London.
Wow, I love Desiree’s playlist! She and I have a lot of favorite artists in common.
My favorite song for the past couple months has been ‘Disparate Youth’ from Santigold. It’s got an awesome beat for running.
I’ve been struggling through a lot of my runs lately, but tonight I put on “Walk” by the Foo Fighters and kicked it into high gear. Something about that song got me so pumped up tonight–I listened to it on repeat for 2 miles!
Come to think of it, I didn’t listen to music at all today (weird), but I’ve been loving the song “Tongue Tied” lately!
Right now I’m loving anything by Pitbull on Pandora.
Back in Time by Pitbull
Love Desiree.
Is it pathetically sad that I know none of the songs on her playlist?! do I need to get out more or listen to a specific radio station. Geez. maybe that’s what I need to get back my pace movin’ and groovin’.
That is awesome! Desiree is the wo-man. Can’t wait to watch the Olympics!
Way to go on the swim!
Did you hear Desi has been battling a hip injury? I sure hope she’s ok for the Olympics.
My song of the day is Lump by Presidents of the United States b/c it’s so great to run to and I’m jonesing to get out for a run right now!!!!!
Love crockpot meals. Maybe i will make one this week since i am up to go workout at 0530.
I love 90s R&B when i workout. with a little Linkin Park thrown in.
WOohoo Goo DEZ! Desiree is my cousin on my dads side. Her grandfather and my grandmother were brother and sister. Girl has loved to run since we were little kids. Sooo Proud of her.
Ah! That is super cool!!!
Aesop Rock has this running loop that is 45 min. long. Love it!
I love crockpot dinners! So easy and your home smells amazing all day long 😉
crockpot dinner = quick and easy = my favorite kind of meal!
definitely trying out this playlist this week!
Calling – Alesso! Pumps me up every time!
PYT. Really helping me shake my groove thing into this new week!