the music factor

My long run, prior to the Marathon, was ipodless. The last 5 miles were trying, but I managed.
Still, for the marathon, I wanted my ipod.
The night before, it tried to corrupt itself. I was prepared to buy a new one to keep my mind at ease. It corrected and Sunday, I think I turned it on after potty break number 1 in the race.
I started with The Black Eyed Peas since they had been so motivating during training. At City Park, I changed it up and put it on purchased. I think the first song was the Talking Heads, Psycho Killer, which for some reason really did its job. A few times, I heard and it always put me in a happy place.
Later, I heard Raspberry Beret, by Prince. Immediately, I remember a New Year's Eve, a few years ago. I think it was 2007. I went to a Nuggets game and afterwards, my sisters, Michaela and Jade, called me to wish me a happy new year. First, though, they serenaded me with Raspberry Beret. I completely cracked up while running the other day.
Then, Baby Got Back, which is a tribute to Hailey. She adores that song. It played at her wedding and she sang to the words and danced. I had to have it on the ipod.
And, yes, I like Kanye West. Let me clarify...I like some of his music. I am not a fan of him as a person, per se, but I do like Stronger, Flashing Lights and Love Lockdown. Specifically, Stronger really inspired me to run.
Of course, I had moments of Juanes, Mana and other latin american artists. When I approached the finish line, I listened to As Far as I can see, by the Band That Saved the World. It is band from college and I've always enjoyed that song.
The ipod did its job. I was so thankful for it.
And, yes, I am now a marathon finisher. It didn't completely sink in, until today. And, I want another shot at it. I feel I have it in me and I do enjoy running. I am not one of those that grimaces the entire time. I did this for me and I will continue to run for me. I think I might register for the Napa-Sonoma 1/2 which is July 18, 2010. I love the idea of destination races especially when it involved wine. Watch out World!!!