MY MARATHON PLAYLIST!

I take marathon playlists very seriously. I start thinking about them basically when I start training for my race. I try not to listen to those songs too much, but I’m also someone who loves to listen to a song on repeat until I get sick of it (and I then proceed to hate it for a few years). There are always a few songs that always make my race day playlist and then some new / new-to-me old ones.

Definitely didn’t need any music when the landscape is this beautiful!

Definitely didn’t need any music when the landscape is this beautiful!

I generally try to not listen to music during the first half of a race and will then put my pump-up jams in the second half (or I’ll listen to a podcast for the first half to keep my pace easy). I don’t listen to music too much during my training runs, except when I want to ‘pick it up’ and then find that music really helps!

TBT to my last 26.2! I didn’t even pop music in until mile 22!

TBT to my last 26.2! I didn’t even pop music in until mile 22!

SO, here’s a sneak-peak at my marathon day playlist.

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I saw this recently. 100% taper mode right now. Ha.

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My birthday was also SO great. Thank you for all the birthday wishes. One of the best parts was having dinner cooked for me by Alex. Steak & Sweet Potato & Broccoli. YUM.

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Also THIS as my birthday cake. Incredible. Peanut Butter fluffyness and chocolate top layer.

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Zero regrets with dessert —> training vs non-training nutrition doesn’t look all that different for me. I do focus more heavily on nutrient-rich foods to have immediately after a hard workout, but otherwise I don’t cut things out or ‘restrict’ things. I’m not some kinda elite or something here ; )

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-Favorite race day songs?

-Do you use the same playlist each time you race or make a new one? —> I ALWAYS make a new one and get really excited to listen to it!