Category Archives: Audio on the Run

July’s Running Playlist

These aren’t all indie. These aren’t all fast-paced. Some are just ones I am feeling right now–like Johnny Cash. Something about being back in the USA makes me want to listen to Cash. Wilco–California Stars Velvet Underground–Pale Blue Eyes Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile–Over Everything Jenny Lewis–She’s Not Me HAIM-That Don’t Impress Me Much ArcadeContinue reading “July’s Running Playlist”

Favorite Podcasts

When I feel like learning something new, I listen to a good podcast. I find a lot of motivation in learning, so podcasts have been great for that. I have also discovered that I personally learn and listen better when I am running. I put together a list of podcasts, which I broke into threeContinue reading “Favorite Podcasts”

“Let Your Mind Run” by Deena Kastor

 A Review by Tara G I think I may be hard to please when it comes to running books. With that said, I did walk away with two useful tidbits from “Let Your Mind Run.” One, if you run downhill harder than your hardest you will improve your fast-twitch muscle fibers. This was of particularContinue reading ““Let Your Mind Run” by Deena Kastor”

“North” by Scott and Jenny Jurek

A Review by Tara G ***spoilers ahead*** Scott Jurek is one of the best trail runners in the world, but you wouldn’t know it from his down-to-earth recount of his experience on the Appalachian Trail. It is incredibly difficult to write anything in the first person and not come of as an egotistical asshat, especiallyContinue reading ““North” by Scott and Jenny Jurek”

Audiobooks on the Run

Sometimes I don’t listen to anything, sometimes music or podcasts, but mostly, I listen to audiobooks while I run. I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. Running can take up a lot of time, and consequently, my reading time. I decided I couldn’t sacrifice either and combined them. IContinue reading “Audiobooks on the Run”