Runner’s Pick: Not Giving Up On Love (2010) Artist: Armin van Buuren & Sophie Ellis-Bextor It’s been nearly 10 years since Sophie Ellis-Bextor gave us the dancefloor hit Murder on the Dancefloor.  That track was enough to make me a permanent fan and keep me following her.  It was also on dance charts for more … Read more →

Held Sunday, September 19, the Inaugural Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon drew more than 3200 runners from 33 states and D.C. The rolling course started at Mt. Vernon and followed the path of the GW Parkway Classic for about 8.5 miles. Then it veered right and carried toward the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, on which a … Read more →

Energy abounds in this mix. Have fun with the new Taio Cruz and Ke$ha collaboration or the punchy Hey Hey by Dennis Ferrer. You can also sample a couple of Dave Aude remixes.  Great for running, he injects energy without overdoing it.  At 32.1 minutes, this playlist is slightly more than a 10 minute per … Read more →

If you’re looking for a fun beach race with a fun finish line party, the Bottle and Cork 10 Miler doesn’t disappoint.  It offers a fairly flat course that takes you from Dewey Beach to the heart of Rehoboth, back along the entire boardwalk, past Silver Lake, winding through beautiful neighborhoods, and ending at the … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Wonderful Life [Freemasons Radio Edit] (2010) Artist: Hurts Songs that tell a story often work really well for a run.  Somewhere around mile 8 you may find yourself needing the distraction of lyrics that weave a tale. This one is about a suicidal man who stumbles across someone unexpected as he is preparing … Read more →

More than 18,000 racers were treated to some great running weather, amazing crowd support, and a flat and fast course at the 2010 Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon.  Runners experienced the best race conditions in it’s 10 year history: 67 degrees at the start and 70s along the way.  Hurricane Earl steered clear … Read more →

This 5K playlist includes Katy Perry, a cool remix from the Scissors Sisters, and a couple songs that are blowing up right now: Xxxo and Club Can’t Handle Me. Another great track is 4th of July by Kelis. Too bad iTunes doesn’t have the WAWA Remix—it works the best for a run. Also, The Underdog … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Chica Bomb [Extended Version] (2010) Artist: Dan Balan I have to turn the fan on The heat is getting stronger I know I’m not the only one I’m sweatin’ I’m sweatin’… Yes, the lyrics are a bit much. The song’s indulgent and cheesy—in much the same way that Rico Suave was in the … Read more →