Favorite Running Songs

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yrflores
yrflores Posts: 3
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There are certain songs that inspire me. When they come on my MP3, I go faster, no matter how I was feeling previously. Here are my top 5:

1. "Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson
This is one of the best workout songs ever. Whether I'm running, on the elliptical or lifting weights, this one helps me get it done.
2. "Stronger" by Kanye West
Lyrics are "That that don't kill me can only make me stronger." Truly inspiring at mile 12.
3. "I'm On A Boat" by The Lonely Island
Great beat, and it's funny. Funny helps a lot.
4. "Dog Days are Over" by Florence and the Machine
My "the race is over" song. I switch to it during the last mile and let it carry me to the finish line. The line "Happiness hit her like a train on a track" seems appropriate.
5. "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne (and the remake by Framing Henley)
This song makes me thing about...um....well, something other than running.:blushing: If you know the song, you know what I mean.

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  • dodoodoodo
    dodoodoodo Posts: 101 Member
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    there is a modest mouse song that is really good too, can't think of the song name. and "common" is good too! although i can't remember the specific songs that i'm thinking of
  • vdub88
    vdub88 Posts: 79
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    1. Firework - Katy Perry Lyrics make me go a little faster - 'Ignite the light and let it shine"
    2. Something in your mouth - Nickelback (just love it )
    3. Shake It - metro station
    4. SEX - nickelback

    I love anything so thanks for posting your fav's - hopefully a few other people will and I can add to my running music
  • zbstngrl
    zbstngrl Posts: 52 Member
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    I just finished running to these songs

    Better Than Her (Feat. Akon) its cheesy but its good pop for running -- Matisse
    Hold it Against Me - New song by Britney
    Wildflower - The JaneDear Girls
    Airlplanes
    Run-Run-Run - Natasha Bedingfield
    Survivor - Destiny's Child
  • Mary_Burris
    Mary_Burris Posts: 120
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    Ok ive got a long running list that ill include that ive been putting together or my 15k next month!

    The Ting Tings - Thats not my name
    Keri Hilson- Pretty Girl Rock
    BOB ft Rivers Cuomo- Magic
    Trey Songs - Bottoms Up
    Chris Brown - I can Transform ya
    Darude -Sandstorm
    Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller skank era
    Flo Rida - In the Ayer
    Laroux -Bulletproof
    Lady Gaga - Telephone
    Nelly Furtado - Maneater
    Nelly Furtado ft Timbaland- Promouscious girl
    Neon Trees - Animal
    Neyo ft Lady Gaga - Beautiful Monster
    Outcast - Hey Ya
    Mike Posner- Please dont go
    Three six Mafia - I gotta stay fly
    Shop Boyz -Party like a rockstar
    Victoria Justice - Freak the Freak out
    William ft Nicki Minaj- Check it out

    LOL I have more but this is just some of my very fav!!! :love:
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
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    I could see how Beautiful People would be the best. It has that strong fast paced beat to it. I agree actually.
  • DZKathryn
    DZKathryn Posts: 5
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    I love 80s hair band for running. Motley Crue, Van Halen, Poison, Def Lepperd...

    So many good songs, upbeat and fun to listen and run to =)
  • KCmom
    KCmom Posts: 124
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    Great thread! I'm in the process of revamping my play list for an upcoming 12K run in a few weeks!
  • carolynmittens
    carolynmittens Posts: 344
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    great topic, i'm going to dl some of these right now! :)

    what i've been running to lately:

    paul oakenfold - set it off feat grand master flash
    eminem - love the way you lie (dj alex style electro remix)
    nelly feat fergie - party people
    Three 6 Mafia ft Tiesto, Flo Rida, & Sean Kingston - feel it
    A.R. Rahman - Mausam & Escape
    MIA - world town
    super smash bros - kisses & thugs
    and then a lot of black eyed peas and other mainstream stuff you guys probably hear everywhere you go anyway, but the above songs are a little less known so go dl them! your stamina will thank you!
  • snerk
    snerk Posts: 51
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    I definately need more music on my ipod! keep em comin

    Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
    Run It - Chris Brown
    Raise your Glass - Pink
    Stuck on You - Sugarland
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
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    Like a G6
    Rocky theme
    SUPermassive. Black hole
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
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    A few favorites from my current running playlist

    Livin On The Edge - Aerosmith
    Thats not my name - Ting Tings
    Pump It - Black Eyed Peas
    Before you leave me (Ivan Mateluna remix) - Damien S feat. Marcie
    Seventeen (Soulwax remix) - Ladytron
    Come get some - Rooster
    Fine Time - Cast
    Pure Morning - Placebo
    Personal Jesus - Marilyn Manson
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
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    Stayin Alive----the Beegees
    anything Katy Perry
    Black Eyed Peas
    We're Not Gonna Take it---Twisted Sister
    Livin on a Prayer---bon jovi
    Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
  • Lisamarie1226
    Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
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    I love 80s hair band for running. Motley Crue, Van Halen, Poison, Def Lepperd...

    So many good songs, upbeat and fun to listen and run to =)

    OMG! Me too! Guns and Roses are awesome for running too ;-)
  • jppizana
    jppizana Posts: 59 Member
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    Good Thread :)

    My favs would include:
    Nickelback- SEX, another hole in teh head, figured you out, next contestant, old enough, shakin' hands
    Linkin Park- Place For My Head
    Offspring- Americana Album
    Three Days Grace- Bully
    Akon- Smak that, Bananaz
    Apocalyptica-in the hall of the mountain king
    atreyu- becoming the bull
    free masons- rain down love
    Nu Pagadi- Sweetest Poison
    among others
  • pmoore1225
    pmoore1225 Posts: 22
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    Well a few songs really stick out to me:

    Lady GaGa: Just dance
    Mary J.blige-Just fine
    Rihanna - please dont stop the music

    When those songs come on.. turn up the incline and speed up the pace!! LOVE it!

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