Friday Favorites: Running Edition

 

It’s Friday night and I’m sitting at home enjoying a glass of wine and a bowl of cereal. You can’t get much classier than that, can you?

Unfortunately, while Bo and I have lots to toast to tonight, he is unfortunately still at the office. Luckily for me, that means I have time to spend sharing with you guys the things I’m loving right now!

Today’s Friday Favorites will revolve around all the wonderful running things I’m enjoying these days!

Running Tank

I’ve had a hard time historically, finding a workout tank that will move with me from running to yoga without leaving my belly exposed or falling around my head during downward dog. Luckily, Lululemon has come to the rescue with a wonderful tank that not only breathes, but also stays in place. I am absolutely loving my inner strength tank which I have in 2 different colors!

Best Place for Running or Workout Playlists

I love finding new workout songs as I believe the make even the most boring of treadmill runs fly! While Caitlin and Jes normally feaure some great playlists on their blog, I just discovered another great website which features songs and playlists to match your workouts! Running Playlist uploads a new playlist at least once a week which also lets you know the average BPM it matches. They have playlists featuring The Doors, Glee, and even a direct from Texas country playlist! I love that they feature a sidebar showing all the different playlist categories offered. I found a few new songs on the site this week alone, including a few country favorites.  In addition, since many people have asked, below is my most recent playlist!

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Best Post Run Stretch Session

Unfortunately for my muscles, I rarely spend enough time stretching before or after my runs, whether long or short. I’ve tried to focus on yoga more during this training cycle, in hopes that my legs and body will thank me. Thus far, it is working wonderfully! I’ve found these online yoga programs very helpful since they are short, focused, and accessible almost anywhere! Make it your goal to fit at least one quality yoga session into your week and at least a 10 minute stretching and rolling session into your post long run routine.

 

What are your favorite running

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Workout Playlist Wednesday

One of my favorite bloggers, Quinn of My Mantra: Everything in Moderatoin, inspired me with her Workout Wednesday post today. Music is DEFINITELY a huge part of my daily workouts! Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Candace and Dave M, my spin instructors at Equinox ensure that every hour long class is filled with upbeat jams whose beats can easily help us keep cadence. However, the rest of the week it’s up to me to create a playlist that will keep me motivated. Last week Bo and I spent an hour going through iTunes picking and choosing new songs. Based on yesterday’s AWESOME speed workout I think this mix will do the job for the next few weeks. Enjoy!
Bad Romance- Lady GaGa
LoveGame-Lady GaGa 
Lose Yourself- Eminem
Jai Ho- A.R. Rahman
Blah Blah Blah – Ke$ha
Tik Tok- Ke$ha
Hey, Soul Sister- Train
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
Two Coins- Dispatch
Hey Girl- O.A.R
Back In Black- ACDC
Honestly- Cartel
Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
Rep Yo’ City- E-40 F/Lil John
Play Your Part- Girl Talk
Don’t Stop Believin’- Journey
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