How To Run
How To Run - Running Tips for Runners
I’m a Gen Y through and through. I like my gadgets and I like everything to sync, work and play. Instantly if that is possible. So it might not be surprising is that I love YouTube.
I’ts such a great resource for pretty much everything that you can think of and you don’t know how to do something. In this case, there are also millions of video’s to get you hyped up before going to the gym. Since motivation is something that needs to be rejuvenated from time to time, what better way than doing this by watching some YouTube video’s.
In particular some great music video’s that make you want to get some dumbbells out and crank the music up loud. You can also go to iTunes and buy the MP3 and use it while running or any other form of exercise..
1) LL Cool J – Rocking With The G.O.A.T
I’ve been a fan of LL Cool J for years and when he wasn’t as big as he is now. He also has a book called the “Platinum Body” which goes into detail of specific workouts and diets.
2) Flo Rida – Good Feeling
The beat is very catchy and uplifting and in the video you see Flo Rida working out himself. He’s an avid boxer and spinner and knows how to put in the effort if you see his physic. I’ts a great great song if you are running a long race and you are nearly at the end and you need a pick me up!
3) Beyonce feat. Jay-Z – Upgrade U
The song is a bit slower but has a great beat and hook. I find it great to listen to while running or even lifting some weights during my workout were you can focus on the beat and just listen to the tune. Yeah.. I love this song 
4) Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris
This song, I find, is great for running in particular. The song is nice and upbeat and just awesome to listen to. The beat is cool and with Calvin Harris doing his thing the song is very energetic. Its nice to hear while you are doing your workout but if you are running and you are nearly at the end this might give you that extra push you need.
5) Chris Brown feat. Benny Benassi – Beautiful People
The song is just also high in tempo which is great for running and is easy to remember and just flows well. It, just like the previous one, picks you up.
6) Florence + the Machine – You’ve Got the Love
When I was running the City 2 Surf last year this song came up during the last 2 or 3km’s and I felt so at peace. This sounds tremendously zen, which I’m not really into, but running with thousands of others next, behind and in front of me this song just was so good to hear. The song is about just getting through things and I just sounded perfect. I probably listened to the song 6 or 7 times before I went to the next song… it was just great to hear.
7) Matt Corby – Brother (Performed on Like a Version)
This last song is a very different song than the previous one’s as its a very slow song. The song picks up in the end but I just love this song for some reason. Matt Corby has just so much emotion and power in this song which is just great to see and it really comes across in his performance. He is just letting it rip as they would say in Australia.
I would love to hear what your motivational songs or video clips are.
Keep moving,
Ralph
