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24 August 2009 ~ 10 Comments

Monday Motivation

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I’m not a big country music aficionado… in fact, I don’t ever choose to listen to country music, I don’t know what is current or old in country music and I don’t know very many country artists.

But my mom recently got a mix CD from a friend that includes a whole eclectic range of music. (Seriously eclectic… from Dance Hall Crashers to Kermit the Frog, this thing covers it all… in a completely awesome way.) The very first song on the CD has some lyrics that kind of struck me as being poignant and applicable to running.

If you’re going through hell
Keep on going, don’t slow down
If you’re scared, don’t show it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you’re there

From the song “If You’re Going Through Hell” by Rodney Atkins

Whether it’s a hard run, a tough race, or dealing with injury/illness/setbacks… those lines can help in multiple situations. They’ve boosted my spirits and just sharing them with you makes me feel a little sunnier today.

Hope you have a good week!

10 Responses to “Monday Motivation”

  1. penny 24 August 2009 at 11:41 am Permalink

    I hope you have a great week as well!!!

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  2. onelittlejill 24 August 2009 at 12:37 pm Permalink

    This is on my IPOD- I love LOVE country and many of the songs are inspirational and good for running!

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  3. Jimmy G 24 August 2009 at 1:49 pm Permalink

    That is a great song.

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  4. trialsoftraining 24 August 2009 at 2:12 pm Permalink

    Love that song! :) I go back and forth with Country. not a HUGE fan – but I do have phases where I’m all into it. Dierks Bentley is my favorite – not “too” country, and he’s so damn cute. :) he has a few good songs for running too!

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  5. LVGurl 24 August 2009 at 4:17 pm Permalink

    OMGGGGGGGG!!!!! I went to high school (and was good friends, in fact) with two of the Dance Hall Crashers. They have a niche following, so I’m thrilled that someone else out there appreciates them!

    I know this has nothing to do with your post… I’m just blown away! :)

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  6. Irish Cream 24 August 2009 at 4:31 pm Permalink

    I LOVE that song! And you are so right . . . the lyrics are just awesome.

    And I too love that you appreciate the Dance Hall Crashers! Ha, my best friend and I performed a song of theirs (“Cricket”) in the talent show in high school!! Hehe, this makes me so happy! :)

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  7. Teri 24 August 2009 at 5:33 pm Permalink

    I too am not a huge fan of country music but god, those lines could be used for so many situations, even outside of running! (Like your and my work the last few weeks!)
    :-)

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  8. Dina 25 August 2009 at 7:14 am Permalink

    :)

    Thanks, Jill! You have no idea how that made my day! Of course, your Mom shared it with me …

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