Comments on: She Says: Snacks All Around

By: John at Hella Sound

John at Hella Sound — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:11:11 +0000

I agree that music doesn’t have to be bang-you-over-the-head intense to be great to run to. Sometimes–especially in the middle of a run, for me–it’s really nice to vibe out with something more chilled out and zen-like. I can see Jack Johnson fitting nicely in that vibe. One of my favorite lower-key songs mid-run is Rufus Wainwright’s “Greek Song” or Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon”. Both great songs that really capture a mood.

I am, however, utterly convinced of the value of running to the beat–having an external stimulus that keeps your cadence regular. It’s what my company (http://www.hellasound.com) bases our whole running music concept on. Regardless of the mood you and the music are sharing (aggro, chilled-out, up-beat party, etc) syncing with the cadence of music that fits your stride rate is awesome. And it keeps you from slacking off if you start gassing out. Good stuff!

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:39:21 +0000

CONGRATS on your long run!!! That is awesome! And you are speedy, too. You will have no problems whatsoever in your half. I’m incredibly excited for you – not too much longer!!

I completely agree about running music not having to be fast. So of my favorite songs to run to are slower songs. For example, I love Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s “Over the Rainbow.” I just have to make sure I don’t listen to it when I’m sad!

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:23:16 +0000

I’m usually hungier when I run longer distances, too!!

Pecan butter sounds quite delish and that cookie is a nice big one!!!

By: Lacey

Lacey — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:20:12 +0000

i love how we get song ideas from each other– just another blog perk!!!! you did a great job of refueling today!!! i find if i ever need a substantial snack, eating something with a banana as part of it does wonders.

By: K

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:19:39 +0000

I’m not much of a rap/hip hop listener but I love that Kiss Me Through The Phone song! I could play it over and over!

By: bhealthier

bhealthier — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:03:17 +0000

hmm i like popcorn AND sweet potatoes AND cookies! Delicious!

Thanks for the song ideas as well! I agree- songs that I run too are so important but don’t have to be fast- they just have to keep my mind off stopping!

“… day by day, fresh start-over, a different hands in play…”

By: brandi

brandi — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:39:04 +0000

i love popcorn! My favorite is just plain and drizzled with some olive oil and salt.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:19 +0000

Dear God, I need sweet potatoes in my life right now. I had some in the pantry, but I just checked and they went bad =[ I neeeeed some. Wahhhh. I wish I had time to run to the grocery store. Hey, just shoot me some through the computer. Kthx.

By: Amanda (Two Boos who Eat)

Amanda (Two Boos who Eat) — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:39:31 +0000

That kiss me through the phone song is always stuck in my head! lol!

By: Brooke (HomegirlCanEat)

Brooke (HomegirlCanEat) — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:48:07 +0000

The longer the milage..the more I eat eat eat!

She call my phone like da da, da da da da da da!