What do you listen to when you run?

IronmanPanda

http://youtu.be/qIHOJ2dq_UU

dbarchus

LOL I listen to talk radio and politics....that's a good way to get one's heart beat going

KatyBugs1724

I just put on a station on pandora, but usually tune it out anyways! Lol. Running is my time to just think and forget about everything I don't want to deal with. I go to my happy place and think about whatever I feel like thinking about and I don't have to do anything I don't want to. It's MY time for ME! It is nice though to have some background music so I don't have to hear my panting!!!! I like Jack Johnson, it's nice and peaceful and sets me in a good mood for a good day

dbevisjr

I listen to nature until I start wheezing too loud.

CaWaterBug8

Usually Mindless Self Indulgence and Crystal Castles.

CaWaterBug8

http://youtu.be/qIHOJ2dq_UU

:laugh:

Cal28

I got The Biggest Loser Dance Mix : http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Biggest-Loser-Workout-Mix/dp/B00389F0YG
and Now Thats What I Call Running : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-Thats-What-Call-Running/dp/B007B4W0YC

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redhousecat

I'm all about the sounds of nature. ............Or in my case, the sounds of the city.

maryhadalamb17

I watch downloaded TV shows or anime. They're usually about 30 minutes long too. And it takes my eyes off the timer (and hence eyes off it too) so I don't think about "how much longer do I have to run".

jawheb

Here's why I don't listen to anything while I run: Years ago my friend was running with her Walkman and didn't hear the car behind her' she stepped in front of it, got hit, and was lucky all she broke was her leg.

I run outdoors, and I want to hear the vehicles around me.

A car ran into me while jogging in my neighborhood. Thankfully I wasn't seriously injured. Ever since then I now use the elliptical that my best friend gave me because she didn't like me running outside.

seximami79

When I am the track and it is still light out, I listen to Pandora or a playlist.

Some of my favorite songs with nice beats:

"Stupid Hoe" Nicki Minaj
"Lose My Breath" Destiny's Child
"Thanks for Your Time" Gotye
"Back that *kitten* up" Juvenile
"Shake That Monkey" 2 Short
"Shake that *kitten*" Eminem and Nate Dogg
"She Wolf" Shakira
Various Mix Ups by Girl Talk
Eighties music

By the way, I wouldn't listen to my mix with any kids, lol!

shabaity

halestorm offspring linkin park my darkest days loud rock music basically

Cheeta_HH

My friends thought I was strange because I had a hard time listening to music when I first started running. I was trying to run to the beat of the music and wearing myself out trying to go so fast! Now I don't know how I ever ran without music! When I finished C25K, I started using Pandora. My favorite channels are Hip Hop Pop Cardio Workout and Zumba Fitness Radio.

I run on a bike trail that goes through a park, so I don't have any concerns with traffic, fortunately, but I do keep the volume low and often only keep one ear bud in so I can hear what is going on around me.

wattsj56

I listen to my favourite bands / songs that make me smile... that way I'm in a good mood

I listen to You me at Six, Mayday Parade, Starting Line, Boys Like Girls etc.

Mayday<3 You Me At 6, and BLG, seen them all in concert numerous times and listen to them everytime I work out .

missworld95

Like, Pearl Jam. Or something of that nature.

pdworkman

I'm another audiobook listener. Right now listening to "The Count of Monte Cristo", one of my all time favourite books.

pikselinka

Songs that aren't too sad or slow, when I hear these I can just stop running entirely, which is bad!
Usually I listen to something I know well and can sing along to

diver71_au

My current playlist is an ecclectic mix ... but it works for me. I do change it up fairly regualrly and I like the rockabilly stuff - even psychobilly

Current list:

Angels (Angel City) - Between the Eyes
Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode
Cold CHisel - Star Hotel
Dead Kennedys - California Uber Alles
Iron Maiden - Running Free
Nena - Retta Mich
Racey - Lay your love on me
Stray Cats - Lust in Love
Body Count - Voodoo
Runaways - Cherry Bomb

heddy90

I mainly listen to Tom Waits and The Beatles when jogging ^^
Especially from Waits' last album "Bad As Me", lots of nice running songs i my opinion.

skschuler

There's some great playlists on here!

mdb120776

I know I am a little late but here is a list that I use. It took me a while to find some upbeat songs to run to so good luck on your search.
Kellie Pickler - Best Days of Your Lfie
Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me
Right Round
Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder
Moves Like Jagger
Edge of Glory
Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
Pittbull - Give Me Everything
I Know you Want Me
Cobra Starship - You Make Me Feel Good
ColdPlay -Viva la Vida
Sean Kingston - Party All Day (Sleep all night)
Fire Burning
LMAFO - Party Rock
Sexy and I know It

Got lots more if you are interested. Just let me know. Some Bryan Adams, Top Gun Anthems, plus.

froeschli

I quit music when i realized it messed up my pace. i now have all my music sorted by speed, but i somehow find it restrictive and annoying, so i just run without, or listen to a book, if i really am not motivated. If you only get to listen to your book when running, that can be quite the motivation...
maybe check out rockmyrun.com or the zombies, run! app, i've heard great things about both.

froeschli

Here's why I don't listen to anything while I run: Years ago my friend was running with her Walkman and didn't hear the car behind her' she stepped in front of it, got hit, and was lucky all she broke was her leg.

I run outdoors, and I want to hear the vehicles around me.

i nearly got run over at a crosswalk once because someone ran a red light. i heard it coming, so i didn't walk right in front of it, but it's a very good reason not to wear both earbuds....

Mcampbell75

Thanks for sharing these websites. jog.fm looks great. And I agree some of those ridiculous pop songs are the best to keep me going.
Sorry I thought i replied to a specific post, but apparently did something wrong. Still working on figuring all this out.:laugh:

LeenaRuns

Nothing. My own thoughts. The sound of nature around me. The wind through the trees. The sound of my footfalls on the road.

This! I love music so much, but when I run I like to get lost in my thoughts.

Buksh12

I get clapped along by huge crowds of people! or at least the sound of my thighs slapping together sounds like that....

Molly182

Going to read this later

Unfortunately my iPod is Mia right now!!

AnewTif

I like a mix of The Hives (never a slow song!), KMFDM, Amanda Palmer, Franz Ferdinand, Rob Zombie, Florence + the Machine, The Black Ghosts, Does it Offend You, Yeah? (yes, that is the band's name), MIA. Pretty eclectic, but it keeps me energized.

Whoohoo, someone else that listens to KMFDM.

My favorites to run to are KMFDM, Kasabian, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, but I also listen to The Cure, Love and Rockets and New Order.

redmapleleaf

My favourite is anything by The Offspring.

heartsoulshannon

I surprised myself because at the gym I NEEDED the iPod, but when I had to run outside once without it (battery was dead), I found I actually enjoy running more without it That being said, I also love listening to podcasts. I think that because they're more involved and I actually think about them, I don't think about 'ughhhh I've only run a mile... when's the next mile marker?!' type stuff as much haha.

Regardless, back to your question.. I like ridiculous songs for running. Sexy And I know It or really anything LMFAO, anything Ke$ha, The Lazy Song (a little ironic, maybe ) and I love me some Hot Chelle Rae.