Dirty 20

Tomorrow I am running 20 miles. I've just spent the last hour putting together a play list for my ipod titled "Dirty 20" because its 20 miles and its gonna be dirty. No seriously, after running for that long you are really just a hot, sweaty, dirty, tranny MESS. I fully expect that all of the above (hot, sweat, dirt...possibly a tranny?) and probably even more will happen tomorrow.

My play list starts with one of my all-time favorite songs: BAD by U2. Its the perfect song to start my journey. It reminds me of my time in Chicago--appropriate since that is where my marathon will be. Plus its a slower paced song so it will ensure that I ease into this ultra-long run. The rest of the play list is inner mixed with podcasts--This American Life and All Songs Considered, some INXS, New Order, Heart, Weezer, Cake, Rolling Stones, Violent Femmes, Bob Marley, Ryan Adams, Tom Petty and yes, Miley Cyrus.
Most of the songs I put on this play list are new---new as in--I haven't worn myself out listening to them on every run I've done in the last 3 months. Some are old favorites like "American Music" by Violent Femmes--I love that song and it reminds me of High School. Bob Marley will hopefully chill me out during miles 12,13,14 when I'm just beginning to get tired and my form gets sloppy. I hope to pretend to be on a beach with a cocktail...oh whatever, yes I hope that his songs make me feel high for a least a mile so I forget all the pain I'm in.
And yes, I added Cake's "The Distance"--totally a race/runner song. I don't really like it that much, but if I'm going anything tomorrow its sure as hell DISTANCE...but not so much speed.
And then Miley Cyrus, Rhianna, Nelly Furtado will just keep my spirits up and keep me going. Sadly I have to admit that I really love Miley's song "Party in the U.S.A." I know, its so sad. But I can't help it! Its super-sugar pop at its best and honestly when that song is playing I picture myself at a dance club in super high heels surrounded by thousands of gorgeous gay men. (Don't judge: running that far your brain does strange things...it conjures up images of me dancing with hot gay men. It could be worse.)
Well that is all for now. I have lots more to update, but I was supposed to be in bed an hour ago. I must sleep so that I can get up and run 20 F-ING MILES while my husband and dog sleep. I will give all the dirty details after the run is over. Maybe I'll give the top 20 Dirty things about running 20 miles. I'll have plenty of time to make my list....!