iPods, Scorpions, and Motivation for Training

Who else needs a little motivation while you're training?

I do.

When you train like I do, at six in the morning, you need a good dose of H+Blocker, cold water, and an iPod full of heart-pounding music.

Well, today... I forget my iPod at home (in my office, on the charger).

I seriously considered driving back home to get it. That's how addicted I am to it. Believe or not, I actually have songs loaded on there, which are set to a very specific cadence - and order - to train with. Perfect timing. Perfect rhythm. It's great!

Well, since I left I my iPod at home, I was stuck listening to (bla, bla, bla... what? I can't hear you)... the overhead speakers were espousing, of all things... the Scorpions.

Remember those guys? "Feel me like a hurricane" was blaring on the speakers. For a moment, right before I thought I was going to get sick, I was taken back to my 'heavy metal' days. Yeah. Iron Maiden. Ozzy. Metallica. When I was younger, I was *really* into this music genre. Then suddenly, a sigh of relief came over me when I remembered the song was going to end soon.

Then, for some strange reason, the song played again. Oh, how I missed my iPod. Dearly. Funny how you can fall in love with such a product. When this happens, it's no longer a brand, but a 'lovemark.' Yes, I can say it... I love my iPod. And, today, I *really* missed having it. As pathetic as it sounds, my training actually suffered.

So, what motivates you, when you're training? I bet it's not the Scorpions. I do know now that if I ever forget my iPod again, I'll happily drive back home and get it, so I can enjoy my workout and not be subject to 'head-banger's ball' at my local 24hour fitness! ;-)

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