As you might know, yesterday was Duran Duran Appreciation Day. For the 2nd year in a row, I completed a 10K in honor of my favorite band. Last year, my NYC Summer Streets Run took me here and this was my post about it:
Simply perfect
and this year, I was in LA and my run started like this and to see how it ended, you’ll have to read a little further.
Ready to run in my tank by RainbowAlternative.com
Lately running has been really hard for me but nothing could be better than a Duran Duran playlist to get me through the rough spots. I decided to take a path I’d never run before along the LA River (yup, that’s a river). Note to self: One is not supposed to be running that close to the river – it took me ages including an attempt to climb a fence before circling back and finding a gate to get out of the enclosure.
Once I finally got away from the river, I made my way to the Colorado Bridge. It’s not the Brooklyn Bridge, but it’s still pretty beautiful.
As soon as I hit the 6.2 mark with my favorite Duran Duran song, “Hold Back The Rain” playing, I twisted my left ankle. It didn’t hurt on the way home (or during brunch) but when I got home, the pain was pretty severe. Here’s hoping that ice and ibuprofen will do their thing and that I won’t be laid up for long.
Ankle twist aside, it was a great morning with some great tunes. Here’s the playlist and thank you all for your requests (all link to the respective YouTube videos)! Hope you enjoyed your Duran Duran Appreciation Day (or as you may have called it, Sunday)!
Image: DuranDuran.com
AYNIN – Kimberley
Careless Memories – Mark, Angela
Finest Hour – Andrew
The Man Who Stole A Leopard – Lori
Is There Something I Should Know – Debbi
New Religion – Sally
Girl Panic! – Anju
New Moon on Monday (such a great video) – Saida
Hungry Like The Wolf – Wild Boy
plus some of my favorites (I walked about 2 – 3 miles once I hit my 6.2):
Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
(I’m Looking For) Cracks in The Pavement
Friends, please send some healing vibes, I do not want to be hobbling around for IDEAWorld SweatPink BlogFest this week! Thanks! What did you do this weekend that was special?
Ooo la la, I am loving the blog face lift! I am sending the healing vibes your way. I have sprained both of my ankles at a few different times in my life. Elevation, rest, and ice are crucial the first few days to ensure it starts to heal properly. When it starts to feel better, try to draw the alphabet with your foot (using your big toe as the “pen”). This will build up strength in your ankles to help you avoid any other twists. Feel better!
Ay yi yi, that ankle! I love the playlist (but no Girls on Film or Planet Earth?? And where’s Union of the Snake??) Anyhoo, rest up and heal–we like you walking on two feet. 🙂 XO
So cool! I love having little traditions with myself (running races on every 4th of July and Thanksgiving morning) so I love that you did this even without an official organized race! Feel better soon!
I really hope your ankle feels better soon! My mom twisted her ankle when we were playing mini golf a few weeks ago (she accidentally walked into a hole on the course and feel). It ended up being a bad sprain so hopefully yours won’t be as bad!!
First of all, did I miss the post on your site update?? It look GREAT! Very crisp and clean – I love it. Second, I freaked when I saw that post on Instagram but I was at a wedding and couldn’t text you!!! OMG I hope you’re doing MUCH better and that the RICE action is working. *healing vibes*
Healing vibes coming your way! I’m sure ice & ibuprofen will do the trick. I love the tradition of the tshirt on the bridge. 🙂
So sorry about that ankle – BOO!!! At least you had good music to listen too!!! 🙂
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Many thanks my friend for the compliment and the ankle advice. I’m such a damned klutz.
Had to mix up the playlist a bit and since you didn’t chime in with a request….
Also, I’m not a huge GOF fan. UOTS and PE, yes but I like to give the underplayed some love too.
Thank you!
Welcome back from your soul vacation! I hope to see you sometime soon. Wishing you a wonderful post-bar life.
The ankle is much, much better. I’m hoping it won’t impact BlogFest. Can’t wait to see you!
Thanks for the compliments (I’ll tell Jay you like his work). The ankle is better today but it better heal fast! BTW, your boys looked adorable at the wedding.
I hope that someday that a Duran Duran shirt will grace the Golden Gate and the GW.
Thanks for the love, Jody!