Playlist Thursday: Radio Jams

Playlist Thursday: Radio Jams

Every Thursday we create a list composed of 3 songs that can, or should be, added to your workout playlist. This week’s theme is RADIO JAMS, more or less some songs that were made popular (or annoying) by their constant play on the radio. They may not catch your...
Playlist Thursday: It Runs in the Family

Playlist Thursday: It Runs in the Family

After a month-long break, Playlist Thursday is BACK! If you are unfamiliar with the format, every Thursday we pick a theme and I highlight three songs that can be added to your running to workout playlist. The three songs are: Something Old: Songs that are at least 5...
Playlist Thursday: 4/11 — for your information

Playlist Thursday: 4/11 — for your information

Thursday is 4/11 or 411 — remember dialing 411? It was like Google for phone numbers before there was Google. In honor of something this generation and future generations will have no idea what us old folks are talking about, let’s list out some songs and share...
Playlist Thursday: Soundtrack Songs

Playlist Thursday: Soundtrack Songs

Let’s take a look at songs that have been featured on television or in movies. It doesn’t have to be an original song created for the movie, but something that may have been prominently used. Example: Tom Petty’s Free Fallin in Jerry Maguire. Same format: Something...
Playlist Thursday: My First Time

Playlist Thursday: My First Time

Let’s take a trip down memory lane… what were the songs on your first running playlist? For the Something New I’m going to choose what was “new” at the time…. yes, this will immediately date my playlist, but it will give you a time frame of when I trained for my...
Playlist Thursday: Race Day Songs

Playlist Thursday: Race Day Songs

With the Oakland Marathon this weekend, I’m looking to make some last minute additions to the running playlist. Forgive me for setting the theme this week as “Race Day Songs” — selfish, party of one. Something Old: Songs that are at least 5 years...