Not long ago, I used to play a game on Facebook with some of my high school friends for which we created a little group, Tuesday Tunes. We would pick a theme each Tuesday and post a song related to the theme throughout the week. I’m no longer on Facebook, but I do miss playing that game.
Today I ran across Kelly’s blog, honestme363, and she’s created a recurring weekly post known as Tuney Tuesday! I was absolutely thrilled to discover this! I love music, and music motivates me during my runs. Some people prefer the quiet when they run, but I don’t want to run if I can’t have my music. Some of the songs that come up I can actually pace to, while others I can just simply drift away.
I told Kelly I wanted to be a part of Tuney Tuesday, and she asked me about songs that motivate me. The first and foremost song that comes to mind is “Till I Collapse” by Eminem. But it’s not just the song… it’s this particular video behind the song that keeps me going, posted below. The first time I ever heard the song, I watched this Ironman video. These super-athletes keep going no matter what, no matter how they feel. They let nothing stop them to reach the finish line. It’s inspiring.
I make sure to put this song in the middle of any of my running playlists, right about when I know I’m going to start feeling sorry for myself, thinking how bad I hurt or how tired I am. My pain is nothing compared to what these athletes go through. This song comes on, and I find the strength to suck it up and carry on.
And FYI… this is the song that was playing when I ran across the bridge that terrified me in the Bridge of the Gods Run… I hope you find as much inspiration in it as I do.
(Warning: Explicit lyrics, so not for sensitive ears)
Never A Dull Bling 
What a great post! I love the idea of Tuesday Tunes. And that video – wow! That is something else! Thanks for sharing! And I hope you don’t mind if I reblog this?
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Thank you!! I’m so happy to contribute! Yes, please do use it! 🙂
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Thanks for the post. I think I may have to download this song to run to.
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It can be good to pace to as well, 🙂
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Reblogged this on honestme363 and commented:
Let me introduce you to a lady who has inspired me to get off my lazy butt and get some exercise. If you watch the video she provided, I am sure it will inspire you too.
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🙂
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Thanks for the introduction to Paula, Kelly! I’m a newish runner as well, looking to run my first 10K on Thanksgiving 😀 I *love* running to music, mainly Spotify lists!
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Hi Angie!! I think that’s awesome!! No worries… you’ll be faster than me too, 🙂 ! Nice to meet you!!
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Your welcome Angie! What would be your favorite song? The one that helps to push you further? Good luck in your marathon ☺
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Huge eclectic music fan here! Today I would say, All Star by Smash Mouth. It connects me to great family memories and lyrics like “You’ll never shine if you don’t glow” …. Perfect!
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It is perfect ☺
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You flatter me! Some day I would love to train for a marathon but for now I’m training for my first 10K👍
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10 k is quite the distance. Training for anything is inspiring and hard work, the hardest part is forcing yourself to do anything difficult.
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“the hardest part is forcing yourself to do anything difficult” <- THIS!
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Amen!!
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