Favorite song to run to?

ANhands
ANhands Posts: 4 Member
in Motivation and Support
What's that one song that motivates you to keep going? Reasoning?

Mine:

"Sunshine" - Matisyahu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Vt4MlbM0c

It's a beachy song that makes me feel like running :) (Not to mention that he's cute to boot!)
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  • boberrymom
    boberrymom Posts: 361 Member
    I used to run everyday but then a back injury stopped all that, however my favorite songs for running were Womanizer by Brittney Spears (steady pace) and Kylie Monogue's Can't get you outta my head (another steady pace)
  • tehzephyrsong
    tehzephyrsong Posts: 435 Member
    I have a couple of "power songs" that I put in my running playlist alongside other upbeat songs I like (working out is more fun when you're also rocking out!). It's like playing running roulette.

    - Survivor - Eye of the Tiger, but then again, if this song doesn't make you want to run, it's only because you're dead.
    - Mashup of B.O.B. - Beast Mode and the Prodigy - Smack My B**** Up. I don't normally like hip-hop, but the Prodigy background line makes it a little smoother, and the song is fast and pounding and makes me want to haul a**. Also, B.O.B. is a pretty clever songwriter; the cadence and the rhymes are pleasant to listen to.
    - Maroon 5 - Wake Up Call. I powerwalk during the verses and sprint for as much of the chorus as I can, because it's handily punctuated by a loud BANG.
    - Mashup of Daft Punk - Robot Rock and Beastie Boys - Intergalactic, for the same reasons as for the B.O.B./Prodigy mashup.
    - Queen - Bicycle Race. Queen just makes me smile.
  • Tiznonay
    Tiznonay Posts: 124 Member
    Right now I'm loving to run to "Ali Bomaye" by The Game. Good, high-energy beat! Plus it's like 6 minutes long, can cover a whole mile by the time its done - well, almost, haha
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I love running to "Shots" by LMFAO....only because I like matching my foot fall with the beat.
  • sz8soon
    sz8soon Posts: 816 Member
    Lose your self by Eminem is high on the track list.
  • kettielynn
    kettielynn Posts: 2 Member
    The Look by Roxette. Even after nine miles and still two to go to get back to my car, it brought a smile to my face!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    La Bomba by Ricky Martin
    Don't Slow Down by Matt and Kim
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I love running to "Shots" by LMFAO....only because I like matching my foot fall with the beat.

    Sexy and I Know It is also good
  • dizzzy33
    dizzzy33 Posts: 31 Member
    Bumping ... just starting to run. Needing suggestions.
  • Froody2
    Froody2 Posts: 338 Member
    This is kinda embarrassing because it's really old, but No Limit by 2 Unlimited. Makes me want to run and FAST!
  • molly_grue
    molly_grue Posts: 215 Member
    I love running to Justice. Particularly, Genesis. I run 10k, 5k away from my house and then back. I always play it at my half way point when I am about to start hauling *kitten* back in the direction of home.
  • btoeps74
    btoeps74 Posts: 167 Member
    "I will not bow" by Breaking Benjiman
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    "Live Wire"--Motley Crue
    "I Just Wanna Run"--The Downtown Fiction
    "Til I Collapse"--Eminem
    "Stronger"--Kelly Clarkson
    "Stay Lucky"--The Gaslight Anthem


    and a new one that I need to add to my playlist:
    "Hall of Fame"--The Script featuring will.i.am.
  • janeosu
    janeosu Posts: 140 Member
    How Far We've Come by Matchbox 20 - only if I have to run on the track or treadmill, I usually run without music. . .so peaceful!
  • VickyO1977
    VickyO1977 Posts: 156 Member
    Pendulum, Swedish house mafia or rudamental all good artists make me want to run
  • cherryd69
    cherryd69 Posts: 340
    Just recently iv been tuning into Kiss radio, it has a good mix of tracks and plenty of dance tracks.

    Also like some Drum and Bass..

    Something i can move to
    Major Lazer - get free has become my most recent fav :)


    I also download Cream/Gatecrasher pod casts :)
  • RRS4727
    RRS4727 Posts: 1
    A VERY beginning runner (who lives with nutcase marathoners and sub 6 minute half marathoners ;-)
    I heard this on a commercial for running.
    Actually using a HTC phone for running - it enhances the beat to run to.

    My runner relatives think its a nice starting to run, running song:
    I Feel So Close - Calvin Harris

    (The music starts about 30 seconds into the video)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FQYyPX7WDM

    BTW, I checked out the site given below
    http://jog.fm/workout-songs
    and you can enter any song - tells you the bpm.
  • NakeshiaB
    NakeshiaB Posts: 250 Member
    Dog Days Are Over - Florence and the Machine
    Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
    Pump It - Black Eyed Peas
  • Altruista75
    Altruista75 Posts: 409 Member
    Depends on the mood I'm in! Sometimes I need something upbeat to get me going and other times I like "angry" music to help relieve the stress I'm under. I really want to try and run to a book on tape sometime to see how that goes.

    America - Deuce
    Lose Yourself - Eminem
    Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
    Race You to the Bottom - Middle Class Rut
    One Step Closer - Linkin Park
    Beast - Nico Vega
    Sound of Madness - Shinedown
    You're Going Down - Sick Puppies
    Sun & Moon - Above & Beyond
    Let's Get Rocked - Def Leppard

    These are some of my favorites right now
  • oliviabog
    oliviabog Posts: 101
    Famous last words, My Chemical Romance
    Given Up, Linkin Park

    Near the end of runs when I'm pushing that last couple of km, these work nicely!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    It always changes but right now:

    Awolnation - Sail (Unlimited Gravity Remix)
    Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble (remix)
    Mackelmore - Can't Hold Us
    Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What you Did in the Dark

    Oh I forgot to put my reasoning. Songs that have ridiculous melodies or a ridiculous driving rhythm (ridiculous meaning goosebumbs-inducing) really tap into my adrenaline. This is purely personal though, and I know running to TSwizzle isn't everyone's cup of tea!! :)
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    New York Dolls - Personality Crisis...makes me smile while I run
  • itsCheek
    itsCheek Posts: 104
    Laugh all you want, but Britney Spears "Baby One More Time" has a great pace!

    I use http://jog.fm/workout-songs and use songs that are around 96 BPM (you can search by BPM).

    You can also try http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2011/01/how-to-bpm-analyse-all-of-your-mp3s-for-free/ and it will scan your iTunes library and tell you the BPM of all of your songs!

    If I'm not running at BPM and doing a regular workout, my go to is Songza's "Y'All Ready For This - 90's Jock Jams" playlist (there's an app for it) at http://songza.com/listen/y-all-ready-for-this-90s-jock-jams-songza/ I mean really, I love running to Whoomp! (There It Is) and Kris Kross!
  • lhourin
    lhourin Posts: 144 Member
    Wild Ones - Flo Rida
    Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye
    Just a Dream - Nelly
  • elexichoccyeater
    elexichoccyeater Posts: 310 Member
    I run to my c25k pod cast! Can't wait till I am strong enough to run to my own music!
  • beckyboop712
    beckyboop712 Posts: 383 Member
    I'm sure my favorites will expand as I add more to my iPod but right now it's:
    Queen "don't stop me now" (Current favorite, makes running bouncy and fun)
    Kenny Loggins "danger zone" (HEY! No Judging!"
    Kenny Loggins "Footloose" (Again, no judging)
    Michael Jackson "Thriller", "Billy Jean", "Beat It"

    Green Day, David Bowie, CCR, Journey, Fall Out Boy,
  • HeikkiLaukkanen
    HeikkiLaukkanen Posts: 123 Member
    I once went for a run in the dark and a thunderstorm started in the near distance with a lot of lightning and thunder. I had on AC/DC's "Hell's Bells" and it was magical.
  • iamspdd
    iamspdd Posts: 134 Member
    here's my weird list, but it works for me.

    Fame (yes, from the movie)
    Greased Lightnin' (yes, from the musical)
    Sexy and I know it (I am getting bored of this song though)
    Go Harder (This song I put at the end for my last stretch. It's by 'Off the Record'.
  • Sawjer
    Sawjer Posts: 229 Member
    What ever sounds good is what I run to!

    Skrillex - Bangarang
    Flo Rida - Good Feeling
    Nelly - Hey Porsche
    Wiley - Heatwave (Kat Krazy Extended)
    Wiley - Reload
    Pitbull - Feel this moment
    Pitbull - Give me everything
    Kanye - Clique
    Mann - Buzzin

    Could name a lot more, sometimes I listen to songs that make me think about life (eg. Passenger - Let Her Go)
  • bttrthanevr
    bttrthanevr Posts: 615 Member
    So many good ones!!! But lately I've been listening to The Joy Formidable's entire "Wolf's Law" Album...Love it!!! There are a few slower songs, that I can skip if I need to, but in general the driving guitar, drum and piano is awesome to run to.

    "Bats" is especially good to run to.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk0fQ4yAgJg

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