Strong song – Hella Good

Time to admit a nasty little habit – I sometimes enjoy “girly” music.

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Too much Pink Floyd warped my musical sensibilities as a kid. I mindlessly accepted that “Disco Sucks” and spent a long time painted in that corner.

The day I caved is seared in my brain. A friend gave me Madonna’s debut album. I’d always thought Ms. Ciccione was strictly for guys with too much product in their hair. This CD seemed like nothing more than a gag gift. Played it anyway, expecting high lameness.

Hard to accept, but Madonna has deep talent. Her CD stayed in my car stereo for a week. And I stopped sniffing at disco music.

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No Doubt is definitely girly music too, even with a heavy overlay of ska. Helps that No Doubt also rocks (and front woman Gwen Stefani is simply hot). Just apply headphones on if you have any insecurities around the fellas.

I ran to the entire Rock Steady album for a few months last year. The album is perfect: really helped me pick up my foot turnover and gain good speed.

I bore too easily for a long warmup. The first track on the album is slowish but just the right length (27 seconds) to focus me on the workout. The rest of the songs have a heavier beat and really move you. I liked the album enough to start timing my runs to it. By now, I know if I pass a certain tree before “Underneath It All” starts, I’m cooking pretty good.

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Still can’t shake the feeling that listening to sexy dance music isn’t much different than wearing something silky underneath. If you’re same way, just cool down with The Man In Black for a little balance.

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