5K Power Playlist

DX2JX2
DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
edited November 21 in Fitness and Exercise
Related to the weightlifting music thread, I'm running a 5K on Labor Day and am in the process of building a playlist that will keep me going strong. It's my first ever race but based on discussion with some other runners I've set a goal that should push me to my limit. Music could be the key to help me to dig deep and push through.

I'm currently thinking of an 80's/90's sports movie workout montage (if you can't guess my age, I'm in my 40's). At this point, this is what I have (in order as they'll appear on the playlist):

"Tryout" - training theme from "Rudy" (4:28, because Rudy. I'll be fresh in my first mile and won't need anything terribly aggressive to get going)

"Hearts on Fire" - Rocky IV (4:09, finishing up mile 1, heading into mile 2. Drago can't touch me.)

"St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) - St. Elmo's Fire (4:13, not quite in theme but the title makes it work. Good energy and will carry me halfway through mile 2. The pain will settle deep at this point)

"Eye of the Tiger" - Rocky III (3:53, back half of mile 2, on the verge of death. Survivor will be sorely needed)

"Lose Yourself" - 8 Mile (5:20, doesn't really fit the theme but it always gives me energy. The big guns have to be out as I turn into mile 3. Pain becomes agony.)

"You're the Best" - Karate Kid (3:00, middle part of mile 3, I'll be suffering when this song starts but should only be 2/10ths from the finish when it's over. I'll be running purely on energy from proximity to the finish line).

"Gonna Fly Now" - theme from the original Rocky (2:48, because what better song to carry me through a finishing kick?)

"Gonna Fly Now" - theme from the original Rocky (2:48, I'm loading this one twice just in case I need more time...)

Any other recommendations?
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