What's Your PowerSong?

May 22, 2009


A PowerSong is more than it sounds. It is a power personality. It is a mental boost that helps you dig deep, run faster or climb higher. It is the equivalent of a tennis player’s grunt as they hit a hard, fast ball over the net. Or a shot putter’s yell as they heave 7 kg of heavy metal into the air. It is a runner’s power!

Before I head out for a run, I identify what type of workout I will be running and what inspiration I will need to get me through the challenges ahead. Here’s what I’ve got lined up in my playlist:

Tempo run: "Don’t Stop the Music"
Hill run: "Believe"
Power run: "Let It Rock"
Recovery run: "Electric Feel"
Fun run: "Boom Boom Pow" or "Stronger"
Strides: "Push It"

The bottom line is there are millions of PowerSong possibilities to give you the extra something you need to achieve your goal. The next time you step out for a run, make sure you have what it takes to own it. With your PowerSong in play, nothing can stop you!