Friday, July 24, 2009

I like speed work and I cannot lie

Oh my God. Becky, look at her stride.
It is so fast.
She looks like one of those runner types.
But you know, who understands those runner types?
She only runs because she likes to eat.
Kay? I mean her sprint, she's just so out there.
I mean ugh, look - she's just so fast!

I like speed work and I cannot lie
You other runners can't deny
That when a girl sprints in with a speedy speedy pace
and a ponytail in your face
you get mad
want to race out tough
cause you notice that foot was stuffed
deep in the shoes she's wearin'
she's hooked and you can stop starin'
oh baby I wanna pace with ya
and take yo picture
my homeboys tried to warn me
but that pace you set makes me so ornery

ooh, speedy demon
you say you wanna run with my friends?
well chase me, chase me
cause I ain't that average lady
I see you racin'
to hell with that pacin'
she's sweat, sweat
got it goin' like a turbo jet
I'm happy with magazines
Sayin' speed work is the thing
Take the average runner and ask him that
You gotta pack the track
So Runners (YEAH!) Runners (YEAH!)
Did your speed work make the cut? (HELL YEAH!)
Then race it! Race it! Race it! Race it!
Race that healthy butt!
Baby got track!


I apologize in advance if my retooling of the classic Baby Got Back offends anyone's musical sensibilities. But, oh well. Head over to the Runner's Lounge for the Redhead's awesome interview.

TGIF! Best of luck with those weekend long runs peeps!

38 comments:

Meredith said...

OMG! That is too funny! Can I post it and link it back to you?

Brandi said...

That was absolutely awesome!!!!

Morgan said...

OMG I am literally falling out of my chair, tears in eyes, laughing my ass off! BEST POST EVER B!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the shout out! :)

B.o.B. said...

Link away Mere.

Shannon said...

Love it! That was great!!!!!

I RUN LIKE A GIRL said...

HILARIOUS!!! You are very clever! :-)

Jamoosh said...

Yeah, you've got this ALL wrong.

"That when a girl sprints in with a speedy speedy pace and a ponytail in your face
you get mad" - The more girls that pass me the more booty I get to look at. So speed on by.

"She only runs because she likes to eat." - I was under the impression we ran so we could drink. Then again, I always screw these things up.

Good stuff - makes me want to do some hills. Uh, I mean speed work.

Lisa Slow-n-Steady said...

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"So Runners (YEAH!) Runners (YEAH!)
Did your speed work make the cut? (HELL YEAH!)
Then race it! Race it! Race it! Race it!
Race that healthy butt!
Baby got track!"

The Happy Runner said...

OMG I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Multiple personalities.. said...

So loving the interpretation of sir mix-a-lot's work! I'm not a runner, but i can totally see how your version could inspire anyone to get their sneaks out and go for a run.

Nice to meet you on SITS!

Em said...

:D

Eliza said...

Tooo funny!

Marlene said...

OMG, love it. Thanks for the Friday smile!

Meg Runs said...

Very clever! There were actually many lines I could relate with, is that OKAY??!??

jmil8112 said...

I can't think of the last time I heard or read the word ornery. And think this is a first for that word appearing in a rap song.

Night Owl Mama said...

LOL that is so creative great work I totally did catch on til the Middle that you were singing a song. Too funny

Julia said...

You should just quit your job right now and become a singer songwriter. This was awesome!

RunningLaur said...

hahahahahha great

Coach EK said...

You did great last night. A final sprint worthy of the Kenyans.

Keep up the good work.

foxy said...

LOVE IT. You are so funny! I was singing along it it, just so you know - and you rhymed everything PERFECTLY! :)

AKA Alice said...

LMAO...that is awesome!

Running 365 said...

I must say, I'm pretty impressed with your musical skills. MAYBE this will even inspire me to get on the track...I haven't done serious speed work since high school, but I'd like to get back into it and work on PRs after I get through this marathon.

Kalani said...

OMG- you are an inspirational genious! Yes, you can quote me on that!
You know, all that singing and jazzin' makes we want to join you guys at the track one week.
Maybe.... Kinda....

Cheetah Girl said...

LOVE IT!!! This pretty much just made my day! :D

Lauren @ Team Giles said...

I love it!!! You are hilarious and this is a perfect way to start the weekend

Kristin said...

Hahah love it! Just found you from RunninLaur. I'm also doing MCM! Woot woot!

Mel-2nd Chances said...

Love that!! Thanks for the laugh! :D

Tiffani Hill-Patterson said...

Awesome remix, B.o.B. I love it!
:-)

Ri. Short for Maria. Not pronounced like the bread. said...

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! I LOVE it! (And I too was singing along with the tune - lmao!)

unathleticrunner said...

laughed til I cried.....you crack me up! :)

Kelly said...

YA! That was awesome. Sir Mix-a-lot would be so proud!

Helen McGinn said...

ROTFL....love this...gonna send it to my runner pals. x

lindsay said...

best. remix. everrr! lol you are crazy. love it!

JennyMac said...

Oh, I was a big fan of Mix-a-Lot back in the day (from my hometown) and love your creative stylings. LOL.

Christine said...

This was SO funny!!! You crack me up!!

RunMom said...

Can ABSOLUTELY NOT believe this is what I have been missing because I haven't weasled my butt over here sooner. I am cracking up. You are TRULY talented. I LOVE IT!

Irish Cream said...

HAHAHAHA, this is officially one of the best things I've ever read. You are a genius, girl! LOVE IT!

MamabearMills said...

happy sits saturday sharefest!