Zat0pek, did you run in the MIAA in the early 1980s?
From an OLD MTV video from the early 1980s:
Utopia - Feet Don't Fail Me Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IDEMzGbMv4
I did not expect to find it so easily, but "Google is your friend"
Zat0pek, did you run in the MIAA in the early 1980s?
From an OLD MTV video from the early 1980s:
Utopia - Feet Don't Fail Me Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IDEMzGbMv4
I did not expect to find it so easily, but "Google is your friend"
ACDC - Thunderstruck
that'll do it. a classic pump up song.
DMX - party up
Don't listen to these party-poopers hatin' on some tunes. It's not like you'll be blasting it in their ears the whole time they're running. Just at the beginning of the race right? My guess is that most people would enjoy some good music to get 'em pumped, while there will be a few sourpusses scowling and muttering complaints under their breath.
My vote is for Baba O'Reilly by The Who. Is that too cliche? I also think Start Me Up was a good suggestion.
Dear Latabom,
Who said it was going to be 'blaring'? Perhaps it will be a reasonable volume. If some loser needs complete silence to focus on the upcoming race than find a quiet spot away from the start line until 5' before (at which time the music should be off). No music would not be 'more enjoyable for everyone'. People who enjoy music (the majority)would appreciate a good song at a reasonable volume. Or just stay in bed that morning.
Cheers.
Oh, yeah "She's Got Legs" ZZ Top
That's what I was thinking. Who needs complete silence before a fun run? Are you going for a WR? Does your contract with Nike hinge on this performance? Are you trying to qualify for the Olympics? No. That's why it's called a fun run, ass.
HOW COULD YOU JUST LEAVE ME STANDING
ALONG IN A WORLD SO COLD
Typically, the music is blaring. The guy in charge of the music thinks everyone is there because of him.
It is sad that one cannot go to basketball game or baseball game without being innodated with blaring music. During timeouts or between innings, they feel the need to fill the void with blaring music. This even happens at high school basketball games. You can't even have a conversation with the person sitting next to you. Now you apparently want to do this at road races too?
Music before or during the race isn't going to help your effort. Proper training will help your race, not the music or your stupid I-Pod.
The race director that started this thread must really have his stuff together if his biggest concern is the choice of music. What race was it? Did you pull it off without a hitch? No problems, no glitches, no complaints, safe, traffic free roads, enough water, adequate bathroom facilities, quick and accurate results, etc. I guess it doesn't matter, as long as the music was good.
Can we be BFFs? You should like a blast to hang out with. Letsrun, let the record show that it was ME who asked first.
Bullbert wrote:
Zat0pek, did you run in the MIAA in the early 1980s?
From an OLD MTV video from the early 1980s:
Utopia - Feet Don't Fail Me Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IDEMzGbMv4I did not expect to find it so easily, but "Google is your friend"
Bullbert, which "MIAA" are you referring to, Michigan D3 conference, or Massachusetts HS ... or something else? I RAN in one of those and I'd be interested, too.
Also wonder if Zat0pek is considering the "no music" idea.
curious guy wrote:Also wonder if Zat0pek is considering the "no music" idea.
Race has come and gone. We used "Right Now" by Van Halen as the start music.
Van Halen.
Ooooh. How cooool it that?
I'll bet everybody had a PR at that race because of your song choice. Awesome. It's what's happening!
Such inspiring lyrics. I'm getting a bit overcome with emotion just reading them. I'm catching that magic moment that you were hoping to give everyone.
Catch that magic moment, and do it right,
Right now
Right now, oh, Right now
It's what's happening
So many will work, you have to decide what pumps you up...not to mention the distance of the race! That said here are some that I like:
-Beautiful Day - Has made the i-pod on all of my runs where I've used one. From 5k to 1/2 Marathons. Often used as an opener!
-Where the Streets Have No Name, Live in Boston - I just wanted to get my U2 out of the way. This also always makes the cut, usually later, sometimes I close with it. Very freaking high energy.
-Mean Street (VH) -about as ass kicking and high energy as you can get.
-Paradise City - great riff to get you going, followed by butt kicking energy!
-Fade to Black (Metallica), Live -I actually use this as a closer, I find I need my ass kicked at the end of a good hard race and Metallica does it!
-Alive (Pearl Jam) -another closer...
I could go on...I actually script an entire race!
Yes, I came of age in the 80's...
Anything be Celine Dion
'cept they may not wait for the gun to fire first
Doobies - Running Down the Highway
I'm amazed that hasn't been mentioned yet.
Ooooh. How cooool it that?
I'll bet everybody had a PR at that race because of your song choice. Awesome. It's what's happening!
Such inspiring lyrics. I'm getting a bit overcome with emotion just reading them. I'm catching that magic moment that you were hoping to give everyone. [quote]
Wow! Get a life, loser.
Zat0pek wrote:
Race has come and gone. We used "Right Now" by Van Halen as the start music.
psst this thread over.
LATABOM wrote:
Van Halen.
Ooooh. How cooool it that?
I'll bet everybody had a PR at that race because of your song choice. Awesome. It's what's happening!
Such inspiring lyrics. I'm getting a bit overcome with emotion just reading them. I'm catching that magic moment that you were hoping to give everyone.
Catch that magic moment, and do it right,
Right now
Right now, oh, Right now
It's what's happening
You sound like such a f***ing douchebag!
Yes, perhaps I am.
All you people who think you need blaring psych-up music at races are complete morons.
July 6, 2008
Many people on this thread were quite critical of my opinion that blaring music has no place at running events.
My point is made quite clear if you watch this Flotrack interview with Trials steeple champ Anthony Famiglietti. The music is so loud that you can hardly hear the interview.