Pipes

Awhile back, I blogged an inspirational video about Ben.  He had lost over 100 pounds and just ran his first marathon.  Ben recently posted this video on his blog, and I love it.  It's an acoustic performance of Pink's latest hit song, that he and a friend put together.  No big deal...

Pure talent.  Makes me feel like a dud.  Enjoy!



Someone needs to sign this girl, ASAP.

Pre(5K)-Gaming

Doing what I normally do the night before a race...

1.  Creating a playlist.

2.  Testing said playlist.  AKA, dancing around my bedroom acting like an idiot.

3.  Laying clothes, heart rate monitor, bib, etc. out ahead of time.

Let's do this thing! :-)

The Temper Trap

Favorite workout song of the week:



Happy Friday!

Girl Talk

The only thing (besides a new outfit), that motivates me to workout is a good playlist on the trusty iPod.  I came across an album called "All Day" by Girl Talk via another blog, and I love it!  Girl Talk is a mash-up artist that combines songs to make one continuous playlist that's over an hour long and perfect for the gym and/or running.  The songs are also shortened, so there's lots of changes in beat and variety.  The album is free, too.  As a heads up, there's plenty of explicit language, so if you're not a fan of the F-bomb, I'd take a pass.

Here's a preview:

Happy listening!

Waka Waka!

I'm working on a playlist for the Resolution 5k that I'm running this Saturday, and I came across the music video for one of my favorite songs from 2010 -- Shakira's "Waka Waka" (theme song from the World Cup).  If you like soccer, you'll probably also enjoy this video.  This time for Africa :)

WIN!

Congrats to Emily from The Culinary Couple for winning the $50 Macy's gift card!  Just shoot me your address via Direct Message on Twitter and I'll mail it out ASAP :-)

Emily (along with Mrs. Foot from The Proudfeet) suggested that I download Katy Perry's "Califonia Gurls" for my new workout playlist.  Well I did, and I love this song!  But it totally gets stuck in my head all day :)

Thanks to everyone that entered!  I really appreciate your input, and I loved all of your suggestions.  In case you're interested, here's my new workout playlist in full:

It's quite a mixed bag -- I have such random taste in music!  Enjoy :)

xoxo,
Olivia

You + Favorite Song = $50 Macy's Giftcard

Here's the deal.  Now that I'm getting back into a regular workout routine, I need help creating a new playlist... one that will keep me motivated when I just want to keel over and give up.  You know the feeling!

(Source)

I love all the music on my iPod, but it's been awhile since I downloaded new songs.  Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled when "Ice Ice Baby" comes up on the shuffle, but it's time for an upgrade.  Word to your mother.

So, I need your help!  I'm offering a $50 Macy's Giftcard giveaway (I've never done this before, so I'm learning by example from some of my fellow bloggers) if you share your all-time favorite workout song. 

It can be anything you want, as long as it's available for download on iTunes (I miss you, Limewire).  My current favorite is Nelly Furtado's "Say it Right."  Somewhat of an oldie, but a goodie. 

You can enter the giveaway by telling me your favorite song via commenting on this post or send me a Tweet (@ozoellner).  And, a bonus submission will be given if you tweet and/or blog about the giveaway and let me know that you did so!

I'll announce the winner on Monday, July 26th :)

xoxo,
Olivia