I woke up this morning to a dark room and the sound of rain hitting my window.
Just minutes after waking up I immediately thought it was a pajama day. I didn’t have class today, so if I wanted to be lazy, staying inside all day was an option.
I don’t mind the rain as long as I don’t have to go anywhere. There is nothing I enjoy about wet jeans, wet socks and a terrible hair day.
But there is also nothing better than sitting on the couch, snacking and watching a movie on a rainy day. It just seems hard to find the will to workout.
However, sitting on the couch and snacking all day are not part of my diet.
I knew I had to make it to the gym; so despite feeling groggy, I put my gym clothes on and headed out the door.
But once I got to the gym I wasn’t acting like myself. I stalled getting on the spinning bike, spending extra time doing stretches I knew were not necessary. I put my hair in a ponytail multiple times, even though I knew it would fall in 10 minutes anyway. The only productive thing I spent time on before I actually got on the bike was my playlist.
I knew I was feeling groggy, so I knew I would need some good, upbeat tunes to accompany my workout. Usually I just put my iPod on shuffle and change the songs as I go. But today I made a playlist that was sure to keep my legs moving. And as I looked out the window and saw the rain, I needed the extra boost to keep my energy up.
It definitely worked. I was moving to some of today’s top hits, such as Katy Perry’s “Firework,” but I also included some oldies, such as Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin.'” Finally, I ended my workout with Queen’s “Bicycle Race.” (I thought it was appropriate since I was on a spinning bike.)
I know I can’t listen to the same playlist every time I go to the gym, but I want to make more. It gave me the push I needed to finish a workout, even on a rainy day.
What are some of your workout playlist favorites?