Things I never thought I'd say

[scotlover]

My mantra has always been, “I’m not running anywhere. Even if someone is chasing me with a knife, I’m not running because I’m sure as hell not dying out of breath.” I am the girl who wrote a scathing, thinly veiled short story skewering my middle school gym teacher (I did win a creative writing award for that one, though). I feigned a sprained

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[anonymous]

I like working out to Beyoncé and also Destiny's Child. Very bouncy and fun. I tend to run to electronica or dance music like Everything But The Girl, Dirty Vegas, Natalie Walker, Underworld, Sarah Fimm and La Roux.

[sanders268]

Go Shel go

[fonticulus]

I will echo Shawn. Go get good shoes. Your feet, legs, knees, and hips will thank you. Seriously. I just went and did it, and working out is such a better experience.

My workout music suggestions -- anything by Aqua (I know, right? But it's so bouncy!) And I like a lot of Shawn's suggestions as well. If you're getting some Pink, get "So What" -- it's angry and peppy all at once.

And go go go!!!

[scotlover]

OH, I *love* Pink and that's a great suggestion, as I have none of her stuff on my Touch! And I'm so ancient that I don't think I even know who Aqua is.

I've resigned myself to going this weekend to get the shoes. I just loathe the thought of going into a store with skinny, runner types and lumbering up the front like, "yeah, I need shoes." I also realize this is primarily all in my head, but my head can be pretty damned mean. I'm guessing they really don't give a crap about me and my big butt. Heh.

[fonticulus]

They do not give a crap, and if they think about you at all, they'll think, "Hey, that sassy girl is trying to get in shape! Good for her! Let's get her a good pair of shoes so her feet won't hurt!"