alchemist update

since my previous post, did anyone download the book from itunes?
have you been running to it? did you enjoy it?

i'm almost through with the novel (i've been listening to it while running and traveling) and i'm looking for a new running novel recommendation, as this idea of running while reading has become my new addiction.

for you nike+ geeks

joan benoit samuelson, the first woman to ever win an olympic marathon has now released a workout and training mix through iTunes. i've used these types of workouts in the past (i've purchased ok go's workout and a few of nike's workouts with alberto salazar) but this one caught my eye with this description:

Iconic marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson shared the strategies she's learned throughout her storied career in this 30-minute running workout. Joan clues runners in to the importance of releasing tension where you don't need it, proper breathing technique, and using abdominal strength to land lighter on your feet.

after kaylynn's awesome post, this just might be the ticket to helping you with some form during your next training run. thought i'd pass it along. for more info on the workout, click here.

so do you any of use coached workouts through your mp3 player, or music at all? or do you do without?

Need some new running music??

I don't always listen to music when I run, but when I do, I want it to serve a purpose, and that purpose is usually to get my rear in gear. The other day, as I was heading out the door for my first post baby 3 miler (woo-hoo), I was borrowing my husband's ipod, (as mine wasn't charged), and the first song that came on got me instantly pumped and inspired... I didn't even feel like doing my normal warm-up walk, I was ready to run! I just love it when a song does that for me. It's the kind of song that just makes you want to run, so I thought I would share it with you all. It is called 10,000 Lakes, from the new RS&RB album, which is not yet released, so this may technically be an illegal copy. It's ok though, my BIL is the drummer, and he is the one who gave us the tracks, so I'll just blame him if I get in trouble! ;) Make sure to listen to the whole thing, as the end is the best. If you are into intricacies of music, pay attention to what the individual instruments are doing at the very end... so cool!  Let me know what you all think.

**Disclaimer**

So, I swear I am not trying to create a sentimental moment with this montage. But I am challenged in many things, and one of them, apparently, is being able to find a music player that would let me upload a song from my itunes library. I'm sure there is one, but I'm retarded, so oh well. I knew I would be able to with one true media, so I just decided to do a "running" montage with pictures from the SLC and Ogden marathons. If you want, you can just hit play, and then just listen to the music and not look at the pictures, what ever suits you! ;) 

Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Now can't you just see yourself running, or better yet, FINISHING a marathon to this song?! Love it!