Tiara Trotting Commemorative Playlist

A few weeks ago when Steph and I were running, we exchanged phone numbers so we could text during the week. She carries here phone when we run so she was programming it as we trudged up a steep hill. She wanted to pick a ring tone for me so we were sampling all the options. She came across Adele's chasing pavement and I said, "ooh yeah I like that song". Then I realized, "hey it's kinda apropos cause you and I pretty much are chasing pavement" We giggled and it was set. On Monday she sent me an email about a hymn she heard at church and the funny thoughts she had while they were singing. Here is part of here email.....
So we were at church on Sunday and the Communion Hymn chorus went like this “…We will run and not grow weary, for our God will be our strength…” Every time I sang it, I giggled because in my head I was saying, “well, when I run, I grow weary…that’s for sure. I wonder how far he’s running in the song…probably not 16 miles…” :)
Clearly you can see why we get along because I would have had the exact train of thought. After reading her email I got the idea to do a Play list to commemorate our race. We will continue to gather songs until October 18 but for now here is what we have. It's going to be AWEsome.

Tiara Trotting Commemorative Play list

Chasing Pavement-Adele
We Will Rise Again
Ready to Run-Dixie Chicks

The Climb-Miley Cyrus

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