Showing posts with label Playlist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Playlist. Show all posts
Sunday, February 17, 2013

Hear encouragement while you workout!

Do you ever feel like you need just a little encouragement from a loved one while you're running or working out?  I certainly do and the best encouragement comes from those two special little people who call me mommy!  Quite some time ago I began a project of recording my little people saying various encouraging messages and just finally took the time to get them integrated into my running playlist.  

Who wouldn't be encouraged by this sweet voice?



It took me a decent amount of time to figure out how to convert a voice memo (on my iphone) to an mp3 so that I could add it to my running playlist.  Keep in mind I decided to get it all figured out while my husband (aka my IT guy) was out of town this weekend.  I wanted to take a few minutes to share the process with you for two reasons.  One to maybe save someone the amount of time it took me to figure it out and the second reason is so that I have a reference point because I'm sure I won't remember the next time I want to add some more!  The steps below were used with an iPhone and Mac computer.

1.  The first step is to record the voice memo on your iphone.
2.  Next sync your phone with iTunes
3.  Click on the iTunes tab and then preferences
4.  Under the option that states 'When you insert a CD: Import CD', click on Import Settings
5.  Click on the drop down next to 'Import Using:' and change it to 'MP3 Encoder.'  Click OK.
6.  Locate the voice memo in your list of 'Music,' right click and click 'Create MP3 Version.'
7.  Then go to 'Recently Added' to locate the new MP3 and then you can drag it to your playlist
8.  Sync new playlist to you iphone and 'Ta Da'... you now have the encouragement you need at your fingertips!!!

I CANNOT wait to have these little voices as part of my playlist tomorrow morning!

Blessings,

Krystal




Monday, January 7, 2013

Time for a New Playlist

Well it was definitely time for a new playlist!  I've been listening to pandora stations for quite some time but the annoying 'Are you Still Listening' feature was getting old as it would always happen part way through a long run, and I don't want to pay for the subscription!  I also like to listen to a variety of music (as you'll see from my playlist) so I decided to put together my own.  It's amazing how having a new playlist helps with the motivation.  Thanks to those ladies who shared some of their favorite workout songs!  I enjoyed adding them to my list.

I came across a really neat website that helped me find some upbeat songs!  The website is jog.fm.  It allows you to search by BPM (beats per minute) depending on how fast of songs you like.  You can also search by genre (which I really liked).  Check it out!

I need to get some more added as it is not long enough for my long runs.  So hear it is (and yes it's definitely a variety of music), enjoy!


Blessings,

Krystal

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