I like speed work and I cannot lie

Jul 24, 2009 | 38 comments

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

  1. Meredith
    Meredith on July 24, 2009 at 1:58 pm

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

  3. Morgan
    Morgan on July 24, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    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! 🙂

  7. Jamoosh
    Jamoosh on July 24, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    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.

  8. Lisa Slow-n-Steady
    Lisa Slow-n-Steady on July 24, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    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!"

  10. Multiple personalities..
    Multiple personalities.. on July 24, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    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!

  14. Meg Runs
    Meg Runs on July 24, 2009 at 3:27 pm

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

  15. jmil8112
    jmil8112 on July 24, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    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.

  16. Night Owl Mama
    Night Owl Mama on July 24, 2009 at 4:09 pm

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

  17. Julia
    Julia on July 24, 2009 at 4:11 pm

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

  19. Coach EK
    Coach EK on July 24, 2009 at 5:23 pm

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

    Keep up the good work.

  20. foxy
    foxy on July 24, 2009 at 5:37 pm

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

  22. Running 365
    Running 365 on July 24, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    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.

  23. Kalani
    Kalani on July 24, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    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….

  26. Kristin
    Kristin on July 24, 2009 at 9:05 pm

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

  31. Kelly
    Kelly on July 24, 2009 at 11:24 pm

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

  34. JennyMac
    JennyMac on July 25, 2009 at 12:02 pm

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

  36. RunMom
    RunMom on July 27, 2009 at 12:46 am

    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!

  37. Irish Cream
    Irish Cream on July 29, 2009 at 3:36 am

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

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