In Honor of CK's 10-Mile Run

My sister is running a 10-mile race tomorrow. I'm excited for her and also proud of her, as my sister has become quite the avid runner over the past year. I mean- I can sprint, but I CANNOT run. I never could. Even at my fittest....no. I stick to the stationary bike at the gym, merci.

Anyway, in honor of my big sis Chris, I put together a running playlist. I hope it helps rev her engines and all that:

"Born to Run"- Bruce Springsteen

This was given. DA BOSS, DA BOSS. Because we're from Pennsylvania and that's near New Jersey and that's important.

"Running on Empty"- Jackson Browne

This song makes me proud to be an Amurrican. Let me wipe a tear from my eye.

TEAR, WIPED. FUCK YEAH.

"Run Like Hell"- Pink Floyd

CK's chant tomorrow: "RUN, RUN, RUN."

"Run"- Snow Patrol

Just kidding! No one runs to Snow Patrol! Lolz!

"Run-Around"- Blues Traveler

AHAHAHAHAH CK LOVED THIS BAND IN HIGH SCHOOL! McDowell Class of 1996 forevers! "Truth About Cats and Dogs" forevs!

"Run This Town"- Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West

She probably has this on her Mp3 player. Hello, who doesn't?

"Never Gonna Give You Up"- Rick Astley

Just because.

GOOD LUCK CHRIS! RUN LIKE THE WIND!

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