In 03 when I ran the New York City marathon I made a mix tape and then again in 04 for the Ocean City Drive marathon,and following Boston 05 I also made one for the Athens marathon.
Asides from something to listen to on my way to the marathon and back home again the Marathon Mix served as a musical reminder of the training runs that lead upto marathon day and also kept the memories alive long after crossing the finish line.
The criteria for a Marathon Mix was threefold,songs about running{der!!}songs that could inspire me during the weeks of build up and the subsequent long runs needed to tackle 26.2 miles or Battle Anthems as they became known and finally songs pertaining to the location of said marathon,here's my musical homage to Boston 05
For Boston-Dropkick Murphys
The Road-The Alarm
One Vision-Queen
Are You Ready?-Thin Lizzy
A New England-Kirsty MacColl
Union Jack-Big Audio Dynamite
Can't Stop Now-Keane
I Alone-Live
Wherever I May Roam-Metallica
Hit The Ground Running-The Doves
Anarchy In The UK-Sex Pistols
Boston Tea Party-Fish
English Blood,Irish Heart-Morrissey
Out Of Control-U2
Gas Panic-Oasis
I Can See For Miles-The Who
Dead Or Alive-Bon Jovi
Search And Destroy-EMF
I am A Patriot-Pearl Jam
Be Loud,Be Proud,Be Heard-Toyah
Good Morning Little School Girl-Rod Stewart
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