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sb4480
sb4480 Posts: 199 Member
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I realized last night while doing my w/o that the music that plays really affects my run. If I can find music with a good beat it helps me pace myself. So tell me, what are your music suggestions to pace a 4.0-4.5 jog? It doesn't have to be "zombie" music either.

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  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    I noticed that - I love the fact the website shows which tracks make me run faster.

    Eye of the Tiger always works - if you are a supernatural fan you will understand. Also Greece lighting helps.

    I downloaded off Amazon a running Album that has some great songs.
  • autumnrunning
    autumnrunning Posts: 103
    I listen to She Wants Revenge, i've been a fan of theirs for years, but i only discovered now how well their songs go with running.

    Although lately i even forget what i'm listening to or that i'm running, it's like getting lost in a run.

    Some years ago i ran without any music because it was difficult for me to focus on my breathing and steps, just too distracting.

    I'm sure there are special motivating, fast-paced running /exercise songs! Just google :)
  • lizpirate
    lizpirate Posts: 92 Member
    Born this Way by Lady Gaga, Kids by MGMT, Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine, London Calling by The Clash, Heads Will Roll by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men, Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People, anything by The Go! Team, 1901 by Phoenix, Jump for my Love by the Pointer Sisters.

    Those are a few that come to mind. Pretty much anything I'd dance to, I'll run to.
  • dragon1ady
    dragon1ady Posts: 335 Member
    I run with music at the gym only. When I run outdoors it's at night, and I consider it a basic safety precaution to be able to hear what happens around me.

    At the gym though... Iron Maiden and The Black Mages (They play metal/rock type covers of Final Fantasy music).

    Or you can check out this site, maybe? http://www.runhundred.com/
  • FakingFitness
    FakingFitness Posts: 325 Member
    I recently learned about cadence. It's how many steps per minute you take when you run.
    It should always be the same. No matter the speed you're running at.
    An 'average' cadence is 180 spm (steps per minute)
    To figure yours out you count your left foot steps for 30 second and multiply by 4.

    Also, if you run using a metronome, it'll help you regulate your cadence, which helps with energy and form (and in turn injuries).
    I also learned that the music you play definitely effects your pace.

    Once you figure our your cadence, you can get songs that play at the best speed for your running speed.
    I use this site to find songs that are at my cadence (which is 180 spm):
    http://bit.ly/1a8N1hB

    I learned most this and more in this video, Chi Running:
    http://amzn.to/18jlUBt
  • MallorieGreiner
    MallorieGreiner Posts: 135 Member
    I have playlist specifically for Zombies, Run!
    Some of my favorites:

    Shoot To Thrill-AC/DC
    Hell Bells-AC/DC
    Thunderstruck-AC/DC
    Midnight Blue-Alkaline Trio
    Only The Good Die Young-Billy Joel
    Foreplay/Long Time-Boston
    Seventy Times Seven-Brand New
    Ain't No Rest For The Wicked-Cage The Elephant
    Bodies-Drowning Pool
    Long, Long Way From Home-Foreigner
    Kickstart My Heart-Motley Crue
    Roll With The Changes-REO Speedwagon
    Doom and Gloom-The Rolling Stones
    Zombies Ate My Neighbors-Schoolboy
    The Ballroom Blitz-The Sweet
    Bloody Sunday-U2

    Also, I have a large chunk of the Christopher Nolan Batman films' scores by Hans Zimmer in there. EPIC running music.
  • myriddian
    myriddian Posts: 186 Member
    Dragon1ady,
    I've just downloaded the black mages, cant wait to go out and have a go with running with it :D

    Also,
    would highly recommend pendulum and the bloody beetroots they are my go to running artists.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6KiShrdwj0


    This one. Best version apart from the original.
  • _thirtytwo
    _thirtytwo Posts: 25 Member
    I have found that almost anything from AC/DC picks up my speed :)
  • dragon1ady
    dragon1ady Posts: 335 Member
    Dragon1ady,
    I've just downloaded the black mages, cant wait to go out and have a go with running with it :D

    Battle of the Four Fiends always makes me go faster, for some reason. :bigsmile:
  • hharvey9
    hharvey9 Posts: 36 Member
    JogFM.. you enter in the minutes you want to run a mile in and it gives you hundreds of songs that BPM (beats per minute) matches that speed :)
  • KurtK1970
    KurtK1970 Posts: 50 Member
    While I'm generally a fan of mellower kinds of music, I've found out that having Sam yell "Run, Runner 5!!!!" in my ear and then having it play a Sarah McLachlan song doesn't exactly give me the adrenaline boost I need. :/
    So, these are my go-to songs for "Zombies, Run!". They're a little heavy, possibly, but they get me going again when I want to slow down.

    "How Far We've Come" - Matchbox 20. This song is almost tailor-made for "Zombies, Run!". The beat, the lyrics, everything. I *love* this song.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d7EbtLb8ok

    "Burn It Down" by AWOLNATION. I discovered this song a few weeks ago by looking at other runners lists of favorite songs. And I love the video. Ninjas, cheerleaders, mermaids...how can you NOT love that?!?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN5AXq4WvZI


    "Parallel or Together?" by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists. LOVE this song, and it really gets me moving.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6D53XWaWFE

    "Heaven" by Angels & Airwaves. This is my number one go-to song for "Zombies, Run!". An amazing, epic song that fits in perfectly with the story. I always try to make this song the last one on my playlist for each mission. I love this band, and I love this song. With this song playing loudly in your ears, you feel unstoppable.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzm_1Tuor1A

    There you go. A glimpse into my life as Runner 5. :)

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