I've recently (slightly) caught the running bug. While it's still an almost daily struggle to get my ass to the gym, I have been doing well as far as being able to run without my lung plopping onto the floor. December saw me complete my very first 5K & my goal for 2012 is a half-marathon.
That being said, I get the majority of my motivation while actually on the treadmill/road from the very loud ear buds that are connected to my iPhone so I thought I'd share my top beats to beat the pavement to!
There are clearly a ton of run playlists out there so I'll do my best to throw out some different tunes.
1. Glock Nines - Ratatat remix
One of my all-time favorites to run to/listen to while driving. The smoother sound coupled with the harsher rhymes helps me keep on trucking. It also has a good rhythm that I like to time my stride with.
2. Shot Clock (Avicii Levels remix) - Aer
I usually play this when I feel like I'm about to quit. It's a quick, fast-paced track & I like to use it as a wrap-up/high-level interval since its only 2 minutes long. Running to this & reminding myself I can drop the pace when it's done gives a great final hoomph to my workout.
2b. Levels - Aviici (Skrillex Remix)
This is another remix of Levels but I use this for my mid-run motivation since its longer & has a relatively steady beat pace to it.
3. Little Talks - Of Monsters & Men
This has pretty much been on repeat in my car, home & workouts. Initially I just enjoyed the band/song but the horns are helpful in keeping me going. Another good one for a steadier, slower pace rather than a speedy interval.
4. Chop Suey - System of a Down
This is one of the heavier metal songs I like to run to & gives you a real 'oomph' push when you're lacking that drive. Good for those speed bursts too.
5. My Delirium - Ladyhawke
Solid song & beat that is a good one for a quick, steady pace.
6. The XX Gon' Give It To You - DMX x The XX mashup
Another one with a smoother melody coupled with harsher rhymes. I loved DMX & just realized he still scares the bajeezus out of me - I would def never want to encounter him in a darkened alley.
So there we have it! A few tracks to get you going. I clearly know nothing about music but I do know these all give me the motivation to get up & get out!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Lion Lion Forest, yaaaall
AKA Tiger Tiger Woods, ya'll.
[So, clearly I've been terrible at my 2012 NY resolution of this being the year of GGtS but it's not too late to start now soo welcome to the new year, let's hope I can get some readers!]
I just got off the phone with my father who started the conversation off with "Tiger's back!" as though this was something I was interested in. Well let me tell you - it's not. Not because I don't occasionally enjoy golf (which I am not ashamed to admit because there are some pretty cool cats out there in the PGA, past & present included) but because I HATE Tiger Woods.
Clearly, hate for Tiger is nothing new but I feel mine is special because I always thought he was a bit of a, well for lack of a better word, raging dbag. When it all came out that he wasn't the King of Golf with the stainless steel reputation that was a loving family man I was gleeful & had a wicked sense of vindication.
My family, on the other hand, have been Team Woods since day 1 even with everything coming out that his motto was 'Sinking putts, nailing sluts.' Countless arguments about this went down in the Murphy household with my mum being his biggest advocate. So I'll breakdown their arguments, my rebuttals & why I will hate him forever & always.
1. "He's a golfer, not a saint. Who cares if he cheated? It's not about his private life."
FALSE. Athletes nowadays are, like it or not, held to higher standards. They are role models for children whether they want to be or not. The way Tiger framed his life was that he was a family man, all around good guy that wanted privacy but lapped up the attention of being a superstar, millionaire golfer.
Don't believe me? I now submit Exhibit A for the court:
Happy family portrait, dogs, smiling Tiger, small baby. Hmm...looks staged to me! And looks like he's trying to portray that wholesome, all around good guy vibes.
2. "But no athlete has ever dominated his sport like he has!"
True. BUT while I cannot argue against facts of him being a dominant player & the best in the game, I can argue over the manner in which he held himself with he was NOT winning matches. Woods throws tantrums, swears, throws his club & in general acts like this is his first time on a main professional stage.
I particularly enjoy the 40 second mark with the F-bomb. Class. Act.
While I'm not adverse to swearing or passion in a game, I am adverse to the manner of doucheyness that Tiger carried/carries himself with. He's surly & grumpy - complete opposite of his previous reputation of all-around good guy. If you're going to be like that, fine. But don't pretend to be something you're not.
My biggest argument against him was if you're going to be a sexaholic, crazy, swearing, passionate golfer - embrace it. Don't get married. Don't have kids. Don't cheat on your wife by nailing a bunch of hookers. The only reason he didn't do that was simple: money. Sponsors tend to frown upon their athletes paying women for sex, who'da thunk it?
3. He. Is. Cheap. There are numerous stories of his stinginess out there. He even garnered the title of cheapest celebrity tipper in 2011! Go Tiger!
As a former waitress, I judge you on how you treat those you deem 'below' you in status. So if you're famous or rich or even just a regular job I am absolutely judging the crap out of you when I see how you treat waiters, concierge, busboys, bellboys, etc. Particularly knowing that you can afford to be a generous tipper & choose not to is what really burns my toast.
Now I'm not saying you need to throw money around at any and everyone but if you receive good service (which - being rich and famous - you undoubtedly will) you should leave, at the very LEAST, 20%. I'm piss broke & unemployed & would never dream of leaving less than 20 - hell, I tip 15% if the service is shitty.
So those are my reasons: I've always hated the man, always will. Don't care if "he's back!" because in my eyes, he will always be a miserable sod of a human being, regardless of how phenom he is on the course. It's just nice to know a majority of the people out there also loathe him now.
[So, clearly I've been terrible at my 2012 NY resolution of this being the year of GGtS but it's not too late to start now soo welcome to the new year, let's hope I can get some readers!]
I just got off the phone with my father who started the conversation off with "Tiger's back!" as though this was something I was interested in. Well let me tell you - it's not. Not because I don't occasionally enjoy golf (which I am not ashamed to admit because there are some pretty cool cats out there in the PGA, past & present included) but because I HATE Tiger Woods.
Clearly, hate for Tiger is nothing new but I feel mine is special because I always thought he was a bit of a, well for lack of a better word, raging dbag. When it all came out that he wasn't the King of Golf with the stainless steel reputation that was a loving family man I was gleeful & had a wicked sense of vindication.
My family, on the other hand, have been Team Woods since day 1 even with everything coming out that his motto was 'Sinking putts, nailing sluts.' Countless arguments about this went down in the Murphy household with my mum being his biggest advocate. So I'll breakdown their arguments, my rebuttals & why I will hate him forever & always.
1. "He's a golfer, not a saint. Who cares if he cheated? It's not about his private life."
FALSE. Athletes nowadays are, like it or not, held to higher standards. They are role models for children whether they want to be or not. The way Tiger framed his life was that he was a family man, all around good guy that wanted privacy but lapped up the attention of being a superstar, millionaire golfer.
Don't believe me? I now submit Exhibit A for the court:
 | ||||
| Exhibit A |
2. "But no athlete has ever dominated his sport like he has!"
True. BUT while I cannot argue against facts of him being a dominant player & the best in the game, I can argue over the manner in which he held himself with he was NOT winning matches. Woods throws tantrums, swears, throws his club & in general acts like this is his first time on a main professional stage.
Exhibit B
I particularly enjoy the 40 second mark with the F-bomb. Class. Act.
While I'm not adverse to swearing or passion in a game, I am adverse to the manner of doucheyness that Tiger carried/carries himself with. He's surly & grumpy - complete opposite of his previous reputation of all-around good guy. If you're going to be like that, fine. But don't pretend to be something you're not.
My biggest argument against him was if you're going to be a sexaholic, crazy, swearing, passionate golfer - embrace it. Don't get married. Don't have kids. Don't cheat on your wife by nailing a bunch of hookers. The only reason he didn't do that was simple: money. Sponsors tend to frown upon their athletes paying women for sex, who'da thunk it?
3. He. Is. Cheap. There are numerous stories of his stinginess out there. He even garnered the title of cheapest celebrity tipper in 2011! Go Tiger!
As a former waitress, I judge you on how you treat those you deem 'below' you in status. So if you're famous or rich or even just a regular job I am absolutely judging the crap out of you when I see how you treat waiters, concierge, busboys, bellboys, etc. Particularly knowing that you can afford to be a generous tipper & choose not to is what really burns my toast.
Now I'm not saying you need to throw money around at any and everyone but if you receive good service (which - being rich and famous - you undoubtedly will) you should leave, at the very LEAST, 20%. I'm piss broke & unemployed & would never dream of leaving less than 20 - hell, I tip 15% if the service is shitty.
So those are my reasons: I've always hated the man, always will. Don't care if "he's back!" because in my eyes, he will always be a miserable sod of a human being, regardless of how phenom he is on the course. It's just nice to know a majority of the people out there also loathe him now.
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