I don’t usually wear a costume on Halloween (because in my world, every day is dress-up day), but I do love to think about zombies and vampires and demons from Hell — and daydream about the (delicious) crappy candy I won’t be eating., I had (the book, not the movie) and on my mind for a few days, and kept me up way too late with LA/Hell tales. And now, the brilliant people behind the Zombies, Run!
App — — have released a, so once again, I’m all about the Zombies. (I guess I really like spooky stuff; who knew?!)I did my first workout of the Zombies, Run! 5k training program today, and it was just what I needed. One of the things I miss most about pre-thyroid-meltdown me, is that I could easily run the 3-mile loop around the lake. I’m trying to build up my endurance and cardiovascular fitness again — without killing my adrenal system — so I think a running program intended for beginners is a good place to start.
The 8-week, 25-workout training program was put together by running pros, and each workout combines the unfolding Zombie story, coaching, and music from my (your!) playlist.The workout for today was 10 minutes of walking, followed by 10 intervals of a 15-second run with a one-minute walk, and the workout finished with 10 minutes of “free form running” intended to encourage new runners to alternate running and walking in a way that feels natural. I ran until my heart rate hit about 150 bpm, then walked ’til it dropped to 130. Repeat, repeat, repeat.If you like the original Zombies, Run! App or are looking to try a 5k training program because you (a) think you hate running; (b) hate running; or (c) want to run a 5k sometime, this is a really fun way to get started.
(Dave and I are thisclose to committing to the (zombie-infested) 5k here in December, so I’ve gotta hone my zombie-avoidance skills now.)10 Tunes for My Zombie Apocalypse PlaylistI never, ever run without music — unless I stupidly forget my earphones at home or neglect to charge my iPhone (both of which I’ve done far too many times than I care to recall). Here are 10 songs that I would definitely include on the soundtrack if I found myself in a Zombie Apocalypse (ZA) movie. For the record, these songs are all a great pace for running a 10-minute mile or walking at about 4 miles per hour (which is a sweaty-good speed).1.This song would play at the beginning of the movie, when our glamorous heroine ( ahem) has no idea that the ZA is coming. It’s just ominous enough to indicate things might not all be sunshine-y soon, and the bass line keeps the feet moving.2.I really can’t justify this song with anything other than “guilty pleasure,” but it’s got to be the remix version!3.I love the idea of this song midway through the movie, when everything is really tense then this tune comes on, like, on a survivor’s radio and everyone laughs just before a giant Zombie chomp. “I’m gonna getcha, getcha, getcha, getcha”4.Salvation! In the form of Kid Rock. Dare you to not want to throw your hands in the air (like you just don’t care) when he and the backup singers belt out “ Testify “!5.Oh, this song!
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From my “I’m going to pretend I’m super goth and gloomy” days. I wore all black, but I could never achieve the correct balance of ennui and pessimism in my facial expression.
I’m far too smiley to be goth, but the extended mix of this song is awesome for dancing alone in your dorm room (in 1988) or running away from zombs.6.Driving guitar. “Yeah I got faith, but sometimes fear it just weighs too much, I don’t want to feel, cold winds blowing through me like an empty touch.” What else do you need?7.Just the right sinister tone.8.Another joke song! Run, run away! But also, undeniably awesome. For the 80s.9.Bullets and Octane doesn’t exist anymore, which is too bad because their live performances were epic and their songs are some of my favorites for running. Just angry enough.
(But has a new (totally different) gig, and he’s sounding/looking pretty great, so yay!)10.This song is just an exuberant good time – and I love the idea of a newly-turned zombie chasing after a friend, singing this song to them. Gives a whole new meaning to the lyric, “Aw, baby my heart is full of love and desire for you” when the singer is trying to make the object of his affection dinner.Turn it up to 11.Cowbell. The end.This is a video of the band back in the day, circa 1976.And here they are in 2002 with significantly better hair and an equally awesome rhythym section.More ZombsWhat songs would be on your Zombie Apocalypse playlist? I don’t eat the way you do but I still (usually silently) follow your blog because I love everything else on here and felt compelled to tell you this morning. Sisters of Mercy?
I think I smell cloves and aqua net! I stumbled here one day searching for roller derby or vampires or something and now I find myself coming back again and again. You have great book recs, amazing workouts, fun music and black clothes to bootwith boots!
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You have such a great mix of punk rock and classy ladyI love it because it’s how I want to be tooI just do it with beans and rice instead of pork roast 🙂 40 is the new bad ass.
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