Music is a huge part of my life, always has been, always will be. A song can lift our mood when we are feeling down or encourage us when we need encouragement. Hearing a song can also bring back certain memories, like the song that was played at my grandfather’s funeral or a song I loved my senior year in high school – hearing it takes me back to an 18 year old carefree teenager.
Every time I hear these lyrics, “Hey….this is the night, this is the night….hey….we’re feeling alive, feeling alive…”, memories of the Inaugural Wine and Dine Half Marathon flood through my mind. The excitement and anticipation in the air for a brand new Disney race as runners made their way to their corrals is a feeling I will never forget!
I don’t do this for every race, but I have a tendency to associate
certain songs with specific races. For example, the Wine and Dine Half Marathon begins at night…“Feeling Alive” by the Jonas Brothers (funny, right) fit right into the 2010 race for me.
I love using music as a way to keep the excitement going for upcoming races. Sometimes, a race can feel as if it’s SO far away
– but having a little pick-me-up midway through training proves to be just what I need!
Other songs I’ve chosen in the past include – “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz for the 2010 Jazz Half I ran with Kayla, and “Long Live” by Taylor Swift for the 2011 Disney World Full Marathon. Oddly enough, it’s been a few years since I’ve associated a song with a specific race – until now. Recently Demi Lovato released a new album (yes, I know…I’m like 12) which I purchased right away, of course. I knew from the moment I heard the song “Made in the USA”, it would become my 2013 Dumbo Double Dare/Disneyland Half Marathon and vacation to California song.
“Just a little West Coast and a bit of sunshine…hair blowing in the wind, losing track of time…”
Ah yes, I cannot wait for the feel of the California sun on my face,
sand beneath my feet, and time away with my husband. It’s going to be epic!
Am I a big nerd? Yes. Do I care? Hey…whatever it takes to keep my training going strong, I’ll take it.
Demi’s music video for “Made in the USA” was released yesterday! Check it out! :0)
Am I the only one that associates songs with specific events? Please tell me I’m not the only nerd out there! :0)
