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A few people have asked how I got 10+ hours of 80's rockin' hits on my little iPod shuffle. Well, the short answer is have a nerdy hubby who does this stuff for me. I had him write up this explanation so I could share this tidbit with other interested bloggers who are getting tired of the same old tunes. This is his explanation:
I used iTunes to convert the songs to AAC format at a lower bit rate. This made the files smaller with little or no loss of quality. With the smaller files, more songs fit onto the iPod.
This works because the compression quality of the AAC format is better than the compression quality of the MP3 format. Therefore, a 160 bit-rate MP3 sounds roughly equivalent to a 128 bit-rate AAC, but the AAC file is smaller.
If you understand that, YOU too, might also be a nerd. That's okay, though, I obviously married one. I have always maintained that you get the coolest techie stuff when you marry a nerd. :D I love you, Curtis!!
2~ Bondi Bands are my new favorite running thingy. I discovered these cute headbands while visiting Runninmomma, Michelle's, website. I thought they were adorable (of course she is young and cute and appears to have NO wrinkles whatsoever!) She sells Bondi Bands and directed me where to purchase them. Of course, I bought 5 !!
Some of you remember my Running With My Club post where I was beating down all the uglies with my club and I posted a pic of a cavewoman in a cute little leopard print thang. I have been
looking for gear ever since. As luck would have it, Bondi Bands has an orange and black wild animal print! I took a pic of me with it on, will try to insert it later. 3~
Oh yes, my run. When the Bondi Bands arrived and I saw the leopard print headband, I decided my next fiver was going to be FUN. I put on my orange tank top (it was only 55 degrees but fashion comes first!) and mixed up some orange gatoraide and threw in some orange sports beans for good measure. I felt positively strong and...well, coordinated!!
5miles ~ 1:01 (new PR) ~ 12:11 pace ~ the last 1/2 mile, I got another side stitch so I didn't quite get to finish it out like I wanted.
18 comments:
LOL! It's true, you run so much better when you are in well coordinated clothing. I'll have to start drinking blue gatorade because my sneaks are blue and so are my favorite shorts...
As for the shuffle, didn't understand it much, so I must not be a nerd. Haha!
ROFLMAO Nancy!! I actually stole the random things post from Jess. We're thieves :P
I love, love, love Bondi Bands! The only thing that stinks is that I sweat A-L-O-T. They've been good to me for HM training . . .I don't think they'd hold up for a full marathon though. When I was in Maine (you know, they're made in Maine :P) they had a little booth in one of the malls that sold them. I was like "OMG how cool is this! I totally just saved the whole $2 on shipping" LMAO! I'm such a dork.
Great job with the run. You might want to start doing some core work...that should help with the side stiches. Otherwise, it sounds like the running is going well...and orange...Tigger would be proud!
I'm addicted to running things that are orange...too bad my wool hate doesn't really come in handy that often.
I've never heard of this Bondi Band thing you and Marcy speak of, I'll need to revisit your post and click on that link...
Core work??? Crap.
Oh, all right.
lolol yupper COREEEEEEEEEEE make u better Runner...and ya it does suck:-)
Congratulations on your PR for the 5 mile run. Core work isn't so bad. Or maybe it is and I'm not doing it right.
Great job!! Oh man, I love 80s music!! 10 hours and I would be in Heaven!
Oooh, I am going to get myself one of those Bondi Bands!! I always run with a headband because my hair is so short, but it's so hard finding ones that I like or that stay in. Those look perfect!!!
Great job with the run, too!! Must be the Bondi Band!! ;-)
Stacy and Clinton would be proud that you are beig so stylish during your training.
I'm just proud of your guts snd determination, and how well you are running!
Hey Nancy! Sorry, it's been a crazy week--but it seems like you're back and better than ever!
Totally understood the iTunes bit...color me nerdy.
Thanks for the shout out! I'm glad you love the bands. We do customizing if your "club" wants screenprinting!
Nancy thats alot of songs. I'm glad you are back on track. I miss my Ipod. I don't think I've mentioned it but I've been weening myself off the Ipod :(. Its been about 8 weeks now!! maybe that'll explain my lousy times lately:).
I don't understand the explanation, but am the lowest tech runner around. Do you rent out your husband? :}
Great job on the 5 miles - running in style always makes for a good run.
Your club post is still a favorite.
Amy
http://blog.runnerslounge.com
Yes, he does rent out.... for bourbon!! :)
Nice time, congrats on the PR. And I am going to check out these bondi bands you speak of. I am always looking to be stylish while running.
An all-orange run? Genius!
I'm off to check out those bondi bands. Thanks for the tip.
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