Zachs Run

10 Songs
Thank you to all of our friends and family who have supported us throughout this journey. The journey is not over. If you would like to continue to hear about or support Zach's Run and our adoption please send us an email and we will keep you updated.

God Bless,

Zach and Kylie
Ultramarathon

Here’s the Deal.

We are Zach and Kylie. We have been married for eight years and live in Boulder. We are adopting a baby from South Africa. Zach loves to run and has decided to run the Leadville 100 race. So, we decided to combine these two massive adventures. With your help “Zach’s Run” will get us a little closer to bringing home our baby from South Africa. At 4 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 Zach will begin his 100 mile journey through the mountains surrounding Leadville, Colorado. By partnering with us on this journey you can purchase a play list for Zach’s Run. Zach will be listening to music that you all, our friends and family, have chosen for him each step, mile, hill, and mountain pass, through good weather and bad, through the day and the night. Torture him or inspire him – it is up to you. This music will represent the people in our lives, their stories, their sense of humor, and their inspiration.

The money raised will help us pay for our trip to South Africa as well as a donation to the orphanage in South Africa, a country with more than 2 million orphans. Through faith, hope, and perseverance Zach will run through the mountains and we will bring a baby from South Africa into our family.

Here’s How It Works.

You create a playlist for Zach’s Run. Pick one song, five songs, ten songs, or more. Choose any song that you like. Choose your favorite songs of all time. Choose the songs that illustrate your life. Choose your favorite songs at this moment. Choose the songs that have meaning to you. Choose songs that make you laugh or songs that make you cry. Most of all choose songs so that when Zach is running through the quiet, cold Colorado night he thinks of you and smiles. Through your music selection you will be running alongside Zach, and more importantly running alongside us as we adopt our baby from South Africa. If you like, you may also give a flat donation.

Have questions?

Contact Zach and Kylie for additional information, mailing address or payment information at
zachsrun@gmail.com

Inspiration

I lift my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2

"Running to him was real, the way he did it the realist thing he knew. It was all joy and woe, hard as diamond; it made him weary beyond comprehension. But it also made him free." – Once a Runner

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. – John 14:18
Music MUSIC LIST

Ron Morris
Sweatshop Union - Try
Pretty Lights - After Midnight Live Mix
Ferry Corsten- Rock Your Body
Deadmaus - Ghosts n Stuff
Boom Jinx and Oliver Smith - Sunrise (Vander Vleutens senset remix)
Van Halen- Panama
Jackson Browne - Running on Empty
Pearl Jam- Just Breathe
Nickelback - Burn it to the Ground
Mumford and Sons - Timshel
Comment: Congratulations on your new adventure. The whole family wishes you guys the best. Enjoy the run!

Will and Christy Kozeliski
University of Michigan - The Victors (long version)
Comment: Go Blue. Go Buffs.

Mike and Kelli Jennings
Hanson - MmmmBop
Dan Hill - Sometimes When I Touch
Eminem - Lose Yourself
Young MC - Bust A Move
Lionel Richie - All Night Long
Comment: We wish you all the best! Enjoy the run, the music, and even more, the journey to S. Africa and your baby. We love you both!

Mark Gwillim
John Coltrane - Acknowledgement
Comment: I finally decided on a spritual...good luck and stay tough!

Meghan and Jason Winokur
Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
Marc Cohn- Dig Down Deep
Ween - Push th'Little Daisies
They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse in Your Soul
Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell- Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Ani DiFranco - Amazing Grace (live album, living in clip)
Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Ryan Adams - When The Stars Go Blue
Comment: Songs to move and inspire you, and a few to puzzle you (perhaps a good distraction technique?). Good luck!

Alexandra Aronson
Jonsi - Go Do
Paolo Nutini - New Shoes
Parachute- Something to Believe In
The City Harmonic - Manifesto
The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Axwell Remix)
30 Seconds to Mars- Kings and Queens (LA Riots Main Vocal Mix)
Comment: This is so awesome!!! I gladly support you guys! Get it done Zach.

Jon and Heather Hoppin
The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
Comment: Zach you're a crazy dude, I love it! Good luck on the run, we will be praying for you Saturday! Here is one of my favorite bands to listen to while running.

Kara Grinnell and Chris Akers
Phish - Run Like an Antelope
WSP - Vacation
Jackie Greene - Falling Back
Pink Floyd - Run Like Hell
Toby Mac - City On Our Knees
Comment: What a journey, may it be blessed one!

Stone and Shelby Crandall
K'Naan - Wavin' Flag
Gungor - Beautiful Things
Iyaz- Pretty Girls
CU Fight Song - Glory Glory Colorado
Katie Herzig - Wish You Well
Joshua Kadison- Jessie
Shawn McDonald - All I need
John Mark McMillan - Death In His Grave
LFO - Summergirls
John Parr (St.Elmo's Fire) - Man In Motion
Comment: We love you guys and are so proud to call you family. Go get 'em this Saturday. We will be thinking of you and praying for you every step of the way!

Erik and Annie Smith
Rusted Root - Send Me On My Way
Styx - Come Sail Away
Cindy Lauper - Time After Time
Zac Brown Band - Colder Weather
Vangellis - Chariots of Fire
Robert Earl Keen - The Road Goes On Forever and the Party Never Ends
Comment: Remember, hot surface, pull the rope for 100 miles and you'll be fine.

Mr. Egedy
Beastie Boys - So What'cha Want
Comment: Go get some Team Crandall!

Alison Eastley
The Beatles - Help!
Comment: Looks like people might be torturing you a little with these selections, Zach; maybe this will "Help"...Congrats to you and Kylie on these major milestones.

Tim and Cor Lyons
Cake - The Distance
Pearl Jam - Black
Jars of Clay- World's Apart (LIVE)
Jesus Culture - Your Love Never Fails
Josh Garrels - Million Miles
Punch Brothers- Rye Whiskey
Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop (LIVE)
Raphael Saadiq - 100 Yard Dash
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Mannheim Steamroller - Deck the Halls (enjoy)
Comment: Zach,you haus! We're excited to be parents with you both and can't wait to hear about the adventures to come in South Africa and with the baby. What amazing parents you are sure to be! Please listen to every minute of every song donated to you by everyone. You've got quite the assortment! We love you both!

Valley McCarville's
Webkinz - Tiger Tiger
Rascal Flats - Life is a Highway
Justin Bieber- Never Say Never
Matthew West - One Less
Justin Bieber - Baby
Chris Tomlin- Amazing Grace
Mercy Me - I Can Only Imagine
Scooter - Move Your Ass!
Black Eyed Peas - Pump It
Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started
Comment: Good luck and congratulations on this journey. Run strong,run for Him. A wide variety of songs, we'll enjoy telling you the stories behind each. Pat thanks you for the "endurance" run last week and we pray for your endurance for the 100 miles, not to mention the endurance parenting takes. HAHA! Love you both! The Valley Mac's.

Skyler and Kristin Williams
Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel
Mick Jagger - God Gave Me Everything
Reckless Kelly- Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah
Reckless Kelly - Guy Like Me
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Mary Jane's Last Dance
Adele- Rolling in the Deep
Seether - Country Song
50 Cent - In Da Club
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
The Darkness - I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Comment: It is our privilege to call you two friends. We are so excited for you and this step in your life. We hope to walk...or run along side you for many years to come. Hammer it out man, and know that we'll be right there along side you!

Kaitlyn McCarville
University of Nebraska Marching Band - Nebraska There's No Place Like Nebraska
University of Nebraska Marching Band - Nebraska Hail Varsity
Michael Jackson- Can You Feel It
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
Katy Perry - Last Friday Night
Katy Perry- California Girls
Beyonce - All The Single Ladies
Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly
Chris LeDoux - Cadillac Ranch
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
Comment: Go Big Red- From The McCarville's. Zach, we just wanted to remind you that your blood is red. :) We threw in a few classics from the past. We love you guys very much, we couldn't be happier for the two of you. Good luck on your run. We will all be thinking about you.

Lucy and Beau Stark
Duran Duran - The Reflex
Kenny Loggins - Footloose
Tiffany- I Think We're Alone Now
Jimmy Buffett - My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink, and I Don't Love Jesus
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
Beastie Boys- Sure Shot
Coldplay - Clocks (Rhythms del mondo Cuba)
Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
The Knack - My Sharona
The Clash - Rock The Casbah
Comment: Love you guys.

Ryan and Kelsey Ross
Ace of Base - All That She Wants
Billy Currington - People Are Crazy
Color Me Badd- I Wanna Sex You Up
GZA the Genius - Labels
NWA - Straight Outta Compton
Outkast- Jazzy Belle
Van Halen - Hot For Teacher
Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much
Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life Again
The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Comment: Music from your roots. From behind the tint of a bumbing Explorer in the dirty south, to the rocky mtn circles of Bennington, to the molasses scent of an isuzu trooper; these songs should take you where you need to go. Keep up the good work.

Mackenzie Morgan
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
Comment: Good luck Zach!

Joseph Neguse
Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
Comment: Congrats!!

Chris Congedo
John Denver - Thank God I'm a Country Boy
Rossini - William Tell Overature
Queen - We Will Rock You
Chumba Wumba - Tub Thumping
N.W.A. - Express Yourself
Comment: Break a leg...oh wait that's not good luck for runners...enjoy the view and the pain.

Caitlin and Cody-Team Devastation
Hanson - Mmmbop
Aqua - Barbie Girl
The Theme Song to "Cheers"-
Ke$ha - Blow
Los Del Rio - La Macarena
Lou Bega- Mambo No. 5
Sisqo - The Thong Song
Ricky Martin - She Bangs
Baha Men - Who Let the Dogs Out
Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart
Comment: We love you two! Zach, we hope these songs inspire you as much as they inspire us. Proud of you guys!

Jonathan and Bekah Dhillon
Band of Horses - The Funeral
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Coldplay - Fix You
Chris Tomlin - I Will Rise
Comment: So excited for you guys! Most people just try and sell some crap online to raise adoption funds, but you...you are kicking some serious butt!

Ben and Aleya Raterman
Israel and New Breed - Trading My Sorrows
David Crowder - O' For A Thousand Tongues to Sing On
Rocky IV Soundtrack - Hearts On Fire
Bluegrass Worship Band - Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Chris LeDoux - Life Is A Highway
Chris LeDoux - Look At You Girl
Chris Tomlin - Our God
Katy Perry - Firework
Enrique Iglesias - Escape
U2 - Pride (In The Name Of Love)
Comment: Zach and Kylie: I can't wait to see you both as parents and am already so proud of you for trusting God through this adventure. We tried to come up with a good mix that would be special for you, Zach. Hope you enjoy the songs. Blessings!

Jeff Sanders
Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime
Comment: This song inspires the strongest of emotional reactions in me; hopefully it will in you too. Enjoy!

Travis, Mary, Nate & Noah Burge
The Cords - Sh-Boom (Cars Soundtrack)
Will Smith - Just The Two Of Us
Wonder Pets - The Wonder Pets!
Yo Gabba Gabba! - Get The Sillies Out
Trace Adkins - You're Going To Miss This
Bob Marley & The Whalers - Three Little Birds
Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
Rockabye Baby - Bohemian Rhapsody
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Teach Your Children
Todo - Africa
Comment:

Jeff and Brenda Smith
Skillet - Awake and Alive
Addison Road - Run
Addison Road - This Could Be Our Day
Francesca Battistelli - I'm Letting Go
Francesca Battistelli - It's Your Life
Comment: We are so excited for you guys. We will be praying for you. Run the Race! Love you.

Holly and Hy Blair
The Supremes - Baby Love
Eddie Money - Baby Hold On
The Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Lovin'
Frank Sinatra - Yes Sir, That's My Baby
The Ronettes - Be My Baby
Arctic Monkeys - Baby I'm Yours
Carla Thomas - B-A-B-Y
Amy Grant - Baby Baby
Johnny Winter - Rock Me Baby
Huey Lewis & The News - Doing It All For My Baby
Comment: Some "BABY" songs to inspire you as you run towards your baby! Good luck and congratulations!

Ben and Molly Woomer
Switchfoot - Meant to Live
Shakira - Waka Waka (This time for Africa)
David Crowder Band - SMS (Shine)
Toby Mac - Lose My Soul/Afterparty
Big Daddy Weave - Audience of One
Comment: We pray for the day your family is united. Run hard, but more importantly finish strong. We wish you all the best!

Parks
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Free Fallin'
Comment: Love you guys. Run fast.

Lee and Evie Altheimer
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days
Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
Marvin Gaye - I'll Be Doggone
Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
Led Zeppelin - Living Loving
Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
Cake - How Do You Afford Your Rock and Roll Lifestyle
Rolling Stones - Paint It Black
Comment: Evie and I are so proud of you two! We love you!

Loring Pfeiffer and Gil Jones
Wiz Khalifa - Black and Yellow
Comment: Perhaps not the most PC of songs, but given that Gil and I can think of nothing more inspirational than the Steelers, it seemed only appropriate that we gift you this track. When you're in the middle of the dark Colorado night, think of Troy Polamalu!

Ken and Shannon Harrison
Allman Brothers - Southbound
Michael Frante - Say Hey
Aerosmith - Walk This Way
John Mellencamp - I'm Not Running Anymore
Steve Miller Band - Take the Money and Run
Comment: Zach and Kylie, we love you both so much! Your baby is so blessed to have you as parents. And so, enjoy the music, especially Babs Streisand and "Feelings" a real favorite of Cammy's.

Drew and Jenny Southard
Bob Carlisle - Butterfly Kisses
Comment: One of the best. Should keep you going a long time.

Bobby and Laura
Muppets - Bohemian Rhapsody
Flight of the Conchords - Robots
MGMT - Kids
Technotronic - Get Up
Whitney Houston - Greatest Love of All
Passion Pit - Sleepyhead
Queen - Under Pressure
Paul Simon - Kodachrome
Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
Hall and Oates - Private Eyes
Comment: Good Luck!

Chris and Leanne DeRemer
Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
Lady Gaga - Just Dance
Hall and Oates - You Make My Dreams Come True
John Denver - Rocky Mountain High
Garth Brooks - Standing Outside The Fire
Criss Kross - Jump
Robbie Seay Band - Song of Hope
Hillsong United - From The Inside Out
Chris Ledoux - Western Skies
Michael Jackson - Beat It
Comment: We love and respect you two so much. Zach, we are going to make you work through a few of these songs. Good Luck and God Bless!

Cameron and Keely
Bette Midler - Wind Beneath My Wings
Kinky Friedman - Your Biscuits In The Oven And Your Buns In Bed
Loretta Lynn - You're The Reason Our Kids Are So Ugly
Newton - Sometimes When We Touch
Enrique Iglesias - Hero
Yolanda Adams - Never Give Up
Bobby Bare - Drop Kick Me, Jesus,Through The Goalposts Of Life
Johnny Paycheck - I'm The Only Hell Mama Ever Raised
Eminem - Till I Collapse
Paul Anka - You're Having My Baby
Comment: Some of our personal favs. Enjoy!

Kelsey Ross
Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money Mo Problems
Comment: Go get 'em

Tyler Jones
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Charlie Daniels Band - Dueling Banjos
Counting Crows - Mr. Jones
Creedance Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle
Comment: Only 100 miles. Weak!

Cameron Harrison
Cher - Believe
Comment: This is one of my personal favs. Enjoy.



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