Running Music!

80's music was the best :glasses:

Go to jog.fm and it will give you suggestions for playlists based on your pace.

Serena Williams workout mix (itunes). There are 2 of them and I love them both.

I enjoy classic rock and blues. For running, I like fast-paced music with strong drums and base. Some examples are AD/DC, George Thorougood (especially the Bo Didley covers) ZZ Top, Albert Collins, John Melencamp. I notice I tend to run faster and get a higher heart rate when I listen to faster more energetic music. I save the Norah Jones and Natalie Merchant till AFTER the run when I need to mellow out.

Check out Jogfm.com It gives you songs based on your running speed.

I really like running to music like this ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnLsfnchbGs&feature=related
Hip Hop violin is just amazing!

I listen to everything except Jazz so my ipod is set to shuffle and if it's a slow song, i just switch to an upbeat one, but here's some of my workout songs:

Breaking Benjamin - Breakdown
Almost anything from A Day To Remember...particularly "All I Want" , "Downfall of Us" & "All signs point to Lauderdale"
Dev - In the dark & Bass Down Low
Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fists
Anything from DJ Sammy & anything from Tiesto
Gym Class Heros - Cookie Jar & Cupid's Chokehold
Hot Chelle Rae - I like it like that
Jessie J - Domino
Katy Perry - Last Friday Night
Kayne West - Workout plan
LMFAO - Shots
Skillet - Monster
Aqua -Dr Jones


...Just to name ...a few (=

i love running to music! it's just like dancing!!!

if you don't have an iphone but you do have an MP3 player, then this will work 100%. it kinda changed my life.

here is my secret weapon.
http://www.mixmeister.com/bpmanalyzer/bpmanalyzer.asp
you don't need an iphone or an app. it's a free program you install on your desktop.

i use this program to get the Beats Per Minute of all my music on my computer
then i run only to songs that are 160 - 180 BPM (80 - 90 bpm).
it's VERY motivating.
i choose 160-180 bpm because 180 is the ideal turnover rate for feet while running, so i've read. it promotes good form and thus less injury. but it's still a little fast for me so i err on the slower side of the goal.

i hope this helps you!

also, i end every race with this song:
Riot Rhythm - Sleigh Bells
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ld-0na1mpI

I'm not a runner (yet) and I can't see where you are in the world, but I've seen this CD being advertised and the tracks seem to be pretty damn good in my opinion: Now That's What I Call Running (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=Now+That's+What+I+Call+Running&x=0&y=0)

there's some super good songs on there. Going to have to see if that cd is available here in the States and/or just compile the songs individually. I have a good many of them already.


I generally play songs that have an upbeat tempo, artists like Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas, etc

80's music was the best :glasses:

Thanks for the responses guys!!! I was kinda looking more for songs I could download, but that okay, I just glad people answered!

80s Workout Music on Pandora is always a fun switch up if I'm doing treadmill (WiFi). If I'm out on a run, I need downloads. No smartphone yet. The teens in my house keep some pretty decent stuff and they have good taste.

I usually love Toby Mac. He's my go-to guy. I'll post some favs of his below. Love "Diverse City"! I have a whole running playlist created off his stuff. I also love David Crowder Band.

iTunes playlist based on bpm is a good way to find stuff of good tempo. I went through and created a playlist for "running".

Also, you can often find other people's "running" playlists on iTunes, listen to a sample, and download if you like it.

I also love the "Genius" iTunes had for a while (is it still available?) on my iPod. You can pick one song on your playlist you are in the mood for, and it will generate a whole list based on similarity of style, tempo, and rhythms. If I find one I like, I save it.

Here's some from mine...

How He Loves -David Crowder Band
More Beautiful You Jonny Diaz
Find Your Wings Mark Harris (good for parents)
Dancing Generation Matt Redman
Finally Home- MercyMe
Call My Name- Third Day
Run to You- Third Day
Take It All - Third Day
Diverse City (Club-A-Dub Remix)- Toby Mac
Catchafire (White Rabbit Mix) - Tobymac
Tonight- Tobymac
Get Back Up-Toby Mac
ShowStopper- TobyMac
Start Somewhere- TobyMac
Break Open the Sky TobyMac
The Show- Hawk Neson
Things We Go Through Hawk Nelson
The Noise We Make - Chris Tomlin
Come Home Running- Chris Tomlin
Everyone Needs a Little-Kari Jobe
Live For You- Rachael Lampa
You Lift Me Up- Rachael Lampa
Get This Party Started - TobyMac
J Train TobyMac
Love Is In The House (Muckala Remix) Toby Max
My Oxygen (Red Decibel Mix) Avalon
Testify to Love (Avalon)
Worthy of My Praise (Big Daddy Weave)
Counting on God (Desperation Band)
Can't Get Away- Rush of Fools
Victory- Yolanda Adams
Clocks- Coldplay
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
I Gotta Feeling- Black Eyed Peas
Hey, Soul Sister- Train
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger- Survivor
Feeling So Fly - TobyMac
I'll Be - Edwin McCain
Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars
Lucky (Glee Cast Version) Glee
Bubble Toes (fun song) Jack Johnson