You’re busy, everyone around you is busy… There are endless opportunities to find stress in life. Letting yourself get carried away by the stress is easy – it takes work to combat the stress. Meditation is a tactic that many athletes rely on, not only to reduce stress, but also to improve athletic performance. […]
Running Audio
February Audio of the Month – “The Joy of Movement” and “‘Till I Collapse”
Still looking for a New year’s resolution? How about group exercise? If you’re not convinced it’s right for you, try listening / reading the book “The Joy of Movement” by Kelly McGonigal. Not only will you learn why group exercise nearly guarantees a dose of happiness for its participants, but also why a running buddy […]
October Audio of the Month – “FloriDada” and “Good to Go”
The right tune can really bring some spunk into your step. While running down Shepherd’s Pass trail at dusk after a long day, “FloriDada” by Animal Collective (169 beats per minute) made me forget my fatigue and literally start dancing down the trail. It’s got a reasonably fast tempo and a strong, driving beat delivered […]
September Audio of the Month – “Fast All the Time” and “Training for the New Alpinism”
Sometimes you don’t know what you need and the same is true for music… During a recent 34-hour push in the mountains, I used a playlist complied by a number of friends to help me stay upbeat in the middle of the night while navigating some obnoxious terrain. My playlist ended up including a lot […]
Audio of the Month – “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson
Sometimes it’s nice to listen to an audio book on a run – not only can it help distract you from the pain/monotony you might be going through, it’s an opportunity to learn something new! Who doesn’t like to multi-task, after all? “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson is worth being on your reading list, whether you […]
July Audio of the Month – Heartbeats and Conor Dwyer
This month’s song of the month is Heartbeats by The Knife. It’s got a quick 176 beats per minute tempo, so for most people, it’s best accompanied by a non-technical descent or flowing single track. It’s also a good one to use if you are experimenting with increasing your pace (many running biomechanics say that […]
March Audio of the Month – “You’ve Got Time” and “Carbohydrates for Ultra Athletes”
If you’ve tried running with a soundtrack from time to time, you’ve probably discovered that it can help give you a kick in the butt and improve your ability to withstand the grind. Studies show that running with music at a tempo slightly higher than your default cadence will actually speed you up! If you […]
