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It is finally spring in Connecticut. Today was one of those days when I felt like I could conquer the world during my run -- or, at least deal with today's challenges. During my three mile run, the feeling of being one with nature was incredibly empowering. I felt so free as I pounded the pavement and listened to some great tunes -- I was omnipotent!
I listened to one of my all-time favorite running songs, Race to the End. This song is a vocal version based on the Chariots of Fire main theme song, Titles, from Vangelis' album, Chariots of Fire. Yes, my playlist actually includes some slow, but meaningful songs that I am able to really connect with -- these songs may be slow, but they do not slow me down at all. If you have never seen the movie, Chariots of Fire, add it to your "to-do" list. For those who have seen the movie or know the theme song from the movie, you will be familiar with Vangelis' instrumental version. Very few people seem to know the lycrics, however, to Race to the End. I love this version and hope you find it inspirational.
Please click on the following link to listen to a vocal performance of Race to the End, performed by Jane Olivor in concert: Jane Olivor Singing RACE TO THE END and see lyrics below.
RACE TO THE END
There is one freedom
Man running along
Each step that he's taking
A step to his soul
The passion and courage
It takes to be there
A man and his spirit
Alive in the air
And if he should stumble
as he goes
If he should fall
It won't really matter
If he knows
he gave it his all
And if he should stumble
as he goes
If he should fall
It won't really matter
If he knows
he gave it his all
The way becomes clearer
The way is complete
The need to be winning
Admit no defeat
The circles together
Hold hands to the sky
The freedom of running
The freedom to fly
And if he should stumble
as he goes
If he should fall
It won't really matter
If he knows
he gave it his all
Let no one surround himself with pain
But use it to free him
The game is to learn to live again
A race to the end
To try to the end
The game is to learn to live again
A race to the end
Lyrics by: Jon Anderson
I love how you connected with nature on your run. The way you described the music and how you feet met the ground is invigorating. I love running outside and like yourself, have had an extremely frigid and cold winter. It's going to be warm this weekend here in Jersey so I am going to get out there for a 5 mile run=) Great song choice! I used to run to house and trance all of the time but now I listen to a lot other tunes like Imagine Dragons, M83, and even The Police or Sting. Just anything which connects me to the world around us. I hope you can get out there for another run soon!
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