After waffling last week, I decided to go ahead and take my iPod back out on my midweek runs. I have to admit I felt validated in my decision when the latest issue of Runner's World arrived yesterday with a cover tease offering up "Why Tunes Make You Faster *Plus* The Best Running Songs of All Time." Even so, I usually only have the music on about half the time. There's still a lot to be said for listening to the birds tweet and the sounds of people starting their days.
Today I was running up the notorious mile-long hill by my house and decided about half-way up to add a soundtrack. I pushed play on my iPod and the music of Brett Dennen filled my ears. Blessed is one of my favorite songs. In fact, I practically fell off my chair last night when I heard it used for a commercial; I don't remember what it was for, I think it was an airline or a hotel chaing. But I digress. As Blessed came on, I quieted that cynical little voice in my head that said "Dennen, you stupid sell out" and settled instead into the uplifting lyrics. Suddenly, I swear to God, a bunny started hopping along next to me. He stayed with me for a good tenth of a mile at least. There wasn't another human soul around; the sun was breaking through the overhanging trees; and this bunny and I were enjoying a heck of a ride.
Blessed be, indeed. And from now on just call me Snow White.
Today's Miles: 3
Total Miles: 54
1 comment:
When little children are growing up and begin creating tunes, first in their heads then with their voice, music becomes one of the great gifts from God. We go through so much of life with music as a background we rarely notice. It is good that music plays such an important part of RunnerGirl's life. I wonder - do you think the bunny cares if the song was used for a commercial? Yugo girl. I've got you bunny hop!
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