Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

Join

Motivational Songs

KathleenKP
KathleenKP Posts: 580 Member
in Social Groups
What are the songs that keep you going? I thought it would be fun to hear some other ones.

There are two songs that I listen to EVERY. SINGLE. RUN. Since the beginning. They are like a lucky rabbit's foot for me, and I'm not sure if I could run without them any more.

This one was actually playing over the loudspeakers when I began my 2nd 5K.

I set my eyes to the west, walkin away from it all
Reachin for what lies ahead, I got my eye on it
I see my sweat hit the ground, I put my foot in the block
This is the race of my life and I cant wait for this shot
Cause I can feel the wind at my back
Chest is pumpin like a heart attack
Feet are movin and my mind is locked
Pressin on with everything I got
I got my eye on it
.....
I got my eye on the prize


(Toby Mac - Eye On It)


Cause im TNT im dynamite
TNT and i'll win the fight
TNT im a power lode
TNT just watch me explode



(AC/DC TNT)
I think of all the changes I've made in my life with my weight loss with this one. And I've become stronger.

Replies

  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Matt and Kim: Don't Slow Down

    Locked knees, no keys
    Brooklyn, Grand Street
    Four flights, late nights
    Black socks, white dice
    Ten pounds, loud sounds
    Turned up, tied and bound

    Don't slow down
    Don't slow down
    Don't slow down
    Don't slow down

    Don't slow down
    Fire escapes sunny
    Don't slow down
    Butter and honey
    Don't slow down
    Iron and money
    Don't slow down

    Black Eyed Peas: Pump It (Especially good on hills)

    Turn it up (turn it up) [3x]
    C'mon baby, just
    Pump it (louder) [6x]

    And say, oh oh oh oh
    Say, oh oh oh oh
    Yo, yo
    Turn up the radio
    Blast your stereo
    Right now
    This joint was fizzlin'
    Now it's sizzlin'
    Right

    (you can see I have a theme, lol)
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I listen to "Shots" from LMFAO....just because it is basically the perfect cadance.

    I listen to Pandora and so what I listen to varies, but "Against the Wind" always comes on when I get deep into my run. And for some reason I always picture myself following behind Forrest Gump lol.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I listen to "Shots" from LMFAO....just because it is basically the perfect cadance.

    I listen to Pandora and so what I listen to varies, but "Against the Wind" always comes on when I get deep into my run. And for some reason I always picture myself following behind Forrest Gump lol.

    I love "Sexy and I Know It" Great cadence and such a fun song.
  • AglaeaC
    AglaeaC Posts: 1,974 Member
    I've begun to collect upbeat music and while I normally don't listen to dance etc., it is perfect thanks to the clear rhythm. I'm not very picky, but it seems like I favour female voices.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    My run playlist has nothing to do with what I ordinarily listen to.
  • DesireeNL
    DesireeNL Posts: 220 Member
    Foo Fighters - My Hero

    don't the best of them bleed it out
    while the rest of them peter out
    truth or consequence, say it aloud
    use that evidence race it around

    there goes my hero
    watch him as he goes
    there goes my hero
    he's ordinary
  • missa482
    missa482 Posts: 34
    "Poison" BDB
    It just makes me happy. I can't help but sign along and it makes me focus less on every little move I'm making.
  • asalembier
    asalembier Posts: 124 Member
    I listen to a lot of hip hop, I enjoy the beat especially when I am running.

    My favourite motivational running/work out songs are:

    fighter by Christina Aguilara
    according to you by Orianthi
    Can’t Hold Us Down by Christina Aguiler
    survivor by destiny's child
  • romyhorse
    romyhorse Posts: 694 Member
    Today I was out for a run and I was really struggling on the last km. Don't Stop Me Now by Queen came on my playlist:

    I'm a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva
    I'm gonna go go go there's no stopping me
    I'm burning through the sky, yeah
    Two hundred degrees that's why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit
    I'm travelling at the speed of light
    I wanna make a supersonic man out of you

    Don't stop me now
    I'm having such a good time
    I'm having a ball

    It brought a huge smile to my face and suddenly that last km seemed a little bit easier!

    Have a great day :D
  • CarineCNM
    CarineCNM Posts: 19 Member
    When I am ready to slow my pace or stop running/walking completely this song always pushes me to finish

    David Guetta feat Sia-Titanum

    [Sia:]
    You shout it out,
    But I can't hear a word you say
    I'm talking loud not saying much
    I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
    You shoot me down, but I get up

    [Chorus:]
    I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
    Fire away, fire away
    Ricochet, you take your aim
    Fire away, fire away
    You shoot me down but I won't fall
    I am titanium
    You shoot me down but I won't fall
    I am titanium
  • smaihlee
    smaihlee Posts: 171 Member
    "Can't Hold Us" - Macklemore

    First heard this one in my boot camp. I find it impossible not to get a little extra pep in my step when I hear it. There are others I don't know the artist/title, as usually I have Pandora set to a "Run" music channel.

    Like a lot of you mention, my exercise music isn't necessarily reflective of what I listen to on a regular basis. I'm finding, though, that my horizons are being expanded and I'm more tolerant of different genres now :)

    Gonna check out some of your suggestions!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    I am mixing energizing and motivating. :)

    Fighter: Christina Aguilera

    Right Now: Rihanna

    You Want This: Janet Jackson

    You Make Me Feel: Cobra Starship

    Lose My Breath: Destiny's Child

    Let's Get Loud: J. Lo

    1, 2 Step: Ciara

    Runaway: Nuyorican Soul

    Gotta Work: Amerie
  • feesh510
    feesh510 Posts: 14
    Another vote for Can't Hold Us by Macklemore!

    These also frequently make it onto my exercise playlists:

    Wake Me Up - Avicii
    Good Feeling - Flo Rida
    Feel Good Inc - Gorrillaz
    Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine
    We Found Love - Calvin Harris
    San Francisco - The Mowglis
    Moment of Clarity - JayZ
  • joedfro
    joedfro Posts: 270
    Gonna date myself a bit....but here goes

    Run Riot - Def Leppard
    Midnight Mover - Accept
    Bang go the bells- Babylon A.D.
    However you look at it, you lose - Tiamat
    thong song - Sisqo
    tic tac Toe - Kyper
    Am i ever gonna change - extreme
    Kiss of Death- Dokken
    Priestess of my dreams- Penumbra
    Don't Hold Back - Riot
    Still Fly(cover) - devil wears prada

    that's just a bit.

Categories