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PJ 5k
So, I'm training for a 5k and would like to compile a PJ playlist for the whole thing. This has turned out to be harder than I thought because I have found that I rely so heavily on just the right song pace and tempo to keep me going (I'm a new runner and need all the boost I can get).
Rearviewmirror is the absolute best song for my running speed and cadence, so I plan to use that to cross the finish line.
Care to make suggestions for the other 35-40 mins?
Rearviewmirror is the absolute best song for my running speed and cadence, so I plan to use that to cross the finish line.
Care to make suggestions for the other 35-40 mins?
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Don't lean too heavily on the Ipod by the way- It's dangerous during training with road traffic and many race events won't allow them.
Do the Evolution always gets me going when Im working out! And I always find Go to be a great running song
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RVM-studio is pretty much the ideal for my running pace. I tend to go around 6-6.5mph (I'm only 5'1 and have hobbit legs!). Green Disease is another one of my standards, though it tends a little towards the fast side (just slightly).
I've used that BPM software (or something similar) for my spinning classes before, but haven't experimented for my running cadence. Good suggestion.
Thanks for the reality check there....I do tend to get a little worked up and start off a little fast!
The race I am in is on closed streets and allows headphones, so I'm good for that. But thanks for the safety tip re: training with traffic while wearing headphones.
Here are my suggestions off the top of my head:
Life Wasted
Brain of J
Down
Black, Red, Yellow
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Realistically it should only take you 30 minutes to complete at a 10 minutes a mile pace (a brisk walk). You're probably selling yourself short by planning for 40 minutes.
You might not like to hear this, but if you're focusing on the bpm of a song while you're running instead of your breathing pattern in relation to your footfalls it's my opinion that you're making a mistake. If you're going to stick with running you'll find out that doing it correctly (in a healthy way) involves truly being in touch with your body and how it responds when you decide to push it. Being in touch with how you respond to physical exertion will allow you to avoid injury and improve your stride and breathing techniques over time.
Don't get me wrong though, I do run with headphones. But when I do I keep the volume pretty low so that I can hear myself breathe and hear my heart beat in relation to my footfalls. It's my experience that when the volume is up to high I focus on the bpm of the song instead of doing what is more important: keeping a pace that allows me to run consistently and comfortably (An indication is if you find yourself getting out of breath when a fast paced song comes on then it's a pretty good indication that you're not paying attention to your running technique). Those are two aspects of running that, once you identify what the mean to you, will allow you to stay healthy and enjoy yourself instead of seeing running as a chore and quitting after a short period.
This isn't a paid plug or anything, but runnersworld.com is a pretty good resource for not only technique, but also some decent training plans that will allow you to achieve your time and distance goals. Give it a look.
Good luck in the 5K! Keep us up on how you do!
Also, Save You has a good pace and rocks to listen to!
If you are running - which I assume you are - given RVM being the crossing the line song, You need to be aiming around the 25 mins walk. Thats a pace of a fairly reasonable jog.
For examply the majority of runners who do 10k's tend to hit around the 50 minute mark as an average (dnt get me wrong some do it in 33 mins) so your first 5k will likely be the quickest so I';d suggest 25 mins max
and for that I'd use
Go
Animal
GTF
Life Wasted
Lukin
RVM
Like I said before, I'm new to running, and I come at it from the perspective of someone who spins (indoor cycles) a lot, where music is super important and you spend a lot of time focusing on the downbeat of the music and keeping pace with that. I keep having to remind myself that running is different and I will definitely check out the website recommended for some handy tips.
Seriously, thanks again for indulging me with this little experiment. I'll mess around some with it this week and let you know if I hit upon the "ideal" list.
I'm no expert, but I think you need to go with what is comfortable for you. If it relates to bpm, then use that. If it is breathing rate as related to footfalls, then use that instead. I used to run a lot more than I do now, but I never focused on a breathing pattern or listened to music when I ran. Neither worked for me.
Especially as someone who is starting this fresh, remember that there is no right or wrong, particularly when you are just starting out. Once you get a few races under your belt, you can experiment with some different pacing plans.
Just my opinion.
I also endorse runnersworld.com. There is a wealth of information there, and the training log is pretty useful.