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Coffee Break: Born to Run

A runner and his dog brave frigid conditions across the Stone Arch Bridge, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis.
A runner and his dog brave frigid conditions across the Stone Arch Bridge, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis.David Joles | Star Tribune via AP

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

February 24, 2021

For today's #WellnessWednesday segment, Jill had a conversation with Carrie Tollefson - a decorated distance runner, Olympian, TV commentator, and a coach for Wellbeats.

They talked about the benefits of winter running and how to get started with this intimidating but beneficial habit.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about running?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
Cloud Cult - Running With The Wolves
Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill
Martha and The Vandellas - Nowhere to Run
Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride
Lucius - Two of Us On the Run