Anyone planning to run on Christmas Day? Playlist ideas??

[SBG356]

A few of us, Fatmumslim, Rollertoaster and Newbierunner, were discussing this week about running on Christmas Day and running to cheesy Christmas choones! I think I will fit in a run in the morning for some "me" time before everything gets too hectic, weather permitting of course, and so were wondering if anyone would be joining us?

If so, what would be on your Christmas playlist for warm up, 30 min run and cool down music? From the ideas submitted we could put together a good playlist I think!

To get it started with just a few:

Warm up: Mud - Lonely this Christmas

Run: Wizard - I wish it could be Christmas every day; Elton John - Step into Christmas

Cool down: Aled Jones - Walking in the air

Well cheesy!!! Look forward to your ideas....

Sue

[TJFlute]

It would have to include 'The Power of Love', Frankie goes to Hollywood.

[TJFlute in reply to TJFlute]

Not cheesy, but a great track I think, and the original is better than the one on the John Lewis advert!

[shelleymcb Graduate in reply to TJFlute]

totally agree. the video is a bit naff though

[Rollertoaster Graduate]

Definitely Slade! I can't wait for my Christmas morning run!

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

I would like to include the following please:

"Rocking around the Chistmas Tree" ; (was it Belinda Lee????)

"All I want for Christmas is you" (Mariah Carey -- can't get much cheesier than that

"Do they know it's Christmastime?" (Band Aid)

[fatmumslim Graduate]

Got my playlist all sorted in anticipation - here it is:

open.spotify.com/user/susan...

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to fatmumslim]

Brilliant Susan! How organised are you??!! Sx

[Oldgirl Graduate in reply to fatmumslim]

Wow I'll bet you've done all your christmas shopping too! I'm impressed fatmumslim

[fatmumslim Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Yep - even got the food delivery booked today

[Rollertoaster Graduate in reply to fatmumslim]

Wow! You're way ahead of me! Finally got my advent calendar today, Christmas is underway!

[vixiej Graduate in reply to Rollertoaster]

I just ordered our advent calendars online on Tues, they arrived last night, so we are having double choccie until we've caught up I'm waaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy behind!

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to fatmumslim]

I am soooo impressed! Respect!!!

[Deryn61 Graduate in reply to fatmumslim]

Wow! The only time I booked a food delivery we then had an icy/snowy spell and the van couldnt get up my hill so Xmas was cancelled lol!

[JanetteADF]

The Pogues' Fairy Tail of New York is a must!

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to JanetteADF]

Oh yes!! Good choice Janette!

[Saruma Graduate]

I admire your dedication, folks! As much as I love running, I most definitely won't be out there on Christmas day

[DeliaItaly Graduate in reply to Saruma]

But think of the post-run guilt-free Christmas lunch!

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to DeliaItaly]

Absolutely Delia! An extra mince pie anyone??!! I am loving this idea more and more!!

[Rollertoaster Graduate in reply to SBG356]

Couple of extra roasties for me please!

[Oldgirl Graduate]

I'll be running but it will be in hotter climes thank goodness.

[AliB1 Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Another holiday Oldgirl???

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Check out your local Parkrun's they sometimes do one on Christmas day.

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Really?? That's interesting. Thanks Liz. Where will you be running out of interest and am I going to be really jealous??!!

[runningwild Graduate]

I was thinking of Boxing day, to burn off the overindulgence on Christmas day, no playlist yet...

[Hidden]

I can't wait for my Christmas run! After "virtual running" to my song selections, I have a revised version below

Warm up:

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Bing Crosby

Last Christmas - Wham!

Actual Run:

Step into Christmas - Elton John

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard

Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade

Mary's Boy Child - Boney M

Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin Stevens

Christmas Lights - Coldplay

Fairytale of New York - Pogues & Kirsty MacColl

Cool down:

Driving home for Christmas - Chris Rea

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Michael Buble

Beat that for cheese!!

[DeliaItaly Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Unbeatable my dear! Intend to download immediately!

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Love it!!

[Rollertoaster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Abso-bloomin-lutely, that's the playlist!

How fab would it be if we all did our Christmas Day runs with the same playlist in the same order and had a virtual group Christmas run together!

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to Rollertoaster]

Sounds brilliant!! Bring it on.........

[Lifewithoutthecouch Graduate in reply to Rollertoaster]

I'm in for that!! sounds awesome!

[Deryn61 Graduate]

Depending on the weather on Xmas morning, I will either be walking up Penyfan or running up the forestry, but I havent used music whilst running for months as I enjoy the peace and quiet too much.

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to Deryn61]

If I had your backdrop for running I would be the same - no music......

[Beads Graduate]

I'm planning on trying to get out for a run, whether I am allowed to by kids/hubby I don't know.

I hadn't planned on a specific playlist as I normally listen to an audiobook, but..........

[AliB1 Graduate]

Don't think I will get one in christmas day but will be out boxing day :).

[TJFlute in reply to AliB1]

Boxing day for me too. I did it last year, before everyone got up and it was bliss.

[Nevertoolate Graduate]

Just picked up on this - sounds like a great idea, and I agree with delia, you can go on to eat your Christmas meal without worrying about the calories. I'm going to download the same list. One idea though.... I'd have to warm down to Walking in the Air, even if I end up crying as usual!

[Beads Graduate]

I had a thought today! Who wants to wind up parents/get kids over-excited? Do you run in the early morning? Try running with these on.... ebay.co.uk/itm/380484643184... I'm going to look in Early learning centre for some on Thursday.

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to Beads]

Especially if you went out early on boxing day or even new years day when everyone were feeling a tad worse for wear...hehe!!

[fatmumslim Graduate in reply to Beads]

Oooh they are great! I reckon one of these would be a great addition too:

ebay.co.uk/itm/FUNNIEST-CHR...

Susan XX

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to fatmumslim]

Hahahaha!!!

Sx

[vixiej Graduate]

love the idea of christmas run 'together' brilliant music and I can't wait to get my sleigh bells, what a fab idea. Might give that hat a miss though, but I do have a sant hat I can start wearing, will wait until end of next week to start going out in my xmas bling (may add some tinsel and mistletoe, you never know

[eshaz14 Graduate]

Love to playlist, can I add two to it?

Santa Baby by either Eartha Kitt or Madonna (if anyone can find that version)

Santa Claus is coming to town by Jackson 5 I think

Think I'll give the bells and hat a miss though (bah humbug ) might add a bit of tinsel though..

[eshaz14 Graduate in reply to eshaz14]

That should read "Love the playlist" ooops

[Vivwestie Graduate]

I definitely want to run on Christmas day, but not to music - I'm a bit of a bah humbug when it comes to Christmas and LOATH Christmas songs! BUT, a local boy is planning to run a marathon on the local running track on Xmas day to raise money for charity as a member of his family has leukemia. My eldest boy (who knows him) has forbidden me to run with him - but I'm bloody well going to for a few laps to give him support - it's gonna be well boring running endlessly round a 400m track!

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to Vivwestie]

A brilliant reason to run on xmas day if ever there were one Viv! X

[virtualrunner Graduate]

Only just picked this up - been off for two weeks with chest infection - loving all the playlist ideas - I was planning a boxing day morning run as dont think will get away before then - this has absolutely made my mind up - brilliant idea Now I just have to work out how to download all those songs....

Thanks everyone, I knew I just had to get back on here to get that motivation back - you are all sooo positive

S xxx

[SBG356 Graduate in reply to virtualrunner]

Great isnt it how we can really help each other here to keep the mojo going! Boxing day sounds good too Susan - wonder if I could do both??!!

Sue x

[virtualrunner Graduate in reply to SBG356]

Sue that is just too keen for words! Unless you are really planning to overindulge Have a good one whenever you do it