I guess I'm old school, because it took a long time before I started to listen to music while running. Still don't listen to music too often while on the open road, trail, or greenway, but I have found that listening to music while on the treadmill helps pass the time. Music's also good on a really long run if I'm running it alone and don't have my running buddies to shoot the breeze with. If you enjoy listening to music on the run, here's a list of songs you might want to check out. What are some tunes you'd recommend?Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
Viva la Vida - Coldplay
Clocks - Coldplay
It's Alright - Seal
The Climb - Miley Cyrus (Saw her movie with my 13-year old daughter; cute movie; great song!)
Crush - David Archuleta
Declaration - David Cook
There and Back Again - Daughtry
Bridge Over Troubled Water -Clay Aiken (I know, I know...but his rendition is great)
Love Don't Live Here - Lady Antebellum
Twisted - Carrie Underwood
Who Says You Can't Go Home - Bon Jovi/Jennifer Nettles
Once in a Lifetime - Keith Urban
Used to the Pain - Keith Urban
Heads Carolina, Tails California -Jo Dee Messina
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
That's Just Me - Blaine Larsen
Tell Me -Jake Owen
Don't You Know You're Beautiful - Kellie Pickler
Shackles - Mandisa
17 comments:
I just posted about this a few days back! :) I love your songs and kelli pickler rocks! :)
Hey Chic Runner! I'll have to go check your list out! Love adding and swaping out songs. Kellie's an NC girl!
I love hearing what other people listen to while running! My white trash roots always seem to come out and I pick up the pace when AC/DC rotates on the ipod. :D Great post! Just browsing and had to comment.
Nice list Thad... However I prefer in your face kind of music. Such as AC/DC, Metallica, Creed (Are You Ready, Higher), Eminem, Ozzy, Rob Zombie, Guns & Roses, Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit, etc. What is that you said??? Sorry, I can't hear you! LOL I know some of the lyrics are over the top but who can understand them anyway!?
Wayne ;-)
Hey JenZen and Anonymous (Wayne)! Looks like you guys need to swap tunes! LOL! I tried that kind of music on the run, but my head was numb for a few days afterwards. Kind of like after going to a Nascar race. LOL!
Wanye, you like hard rock and Neal tells me he likes a song from the Mickey Moused Club. LOL! You youngins.
Hmm post something no one else has - Linkin park, BEP's, chilli peppers, MOby. Rap would be good because of the beat, but I'd prefer to continue ignoring the lyrics (and if i run with it, I'll learn them subconsciously) I've also been getting into techno stuff lately too.
The other thing I listen to is podcasts. I'm too distracted at the computer, so running is the only time I catch up on em.
Hey Ron! There definitely is some great techno stuff good for running. Never thought about listening to podcast while on the run, but what a gret idea. Thanks!
Just discovered your blog and really enjoy it. I was thinking about my mantra but not sure if I can share it. Top Secret!!
Hey Jason! Welcome to the blog! Share that mantra. We won't tell. LOL!
Glad to see some country on your list! I prefer a lot of awesomely bad 80's tunes to power me through my runs.
1. Down Under - Men At Work
2. You Can Call Me Al- Paul Simon
3. Invisible Touch - Genesis
4. Africa - Toto
5. Kyrie - Mr. Mister
Just to name a few.
Hey Jessica! Glad I'm not the only one...I have quite a few 80s tunes on my running play list too! LOL!
Who can listen to Pump It or Let's Get it Started by the Black Eyed Peas without getting a lift on a run? Also try listening to Push It by Salt N Peppa - you will run faster!
where the streets have no name - U2
"I wanna run......"
Hips dont lie - Shakira
England world cup song - new order
Hey Will! More songs to add to my play list! Try to picture you listening to Salt N Peppa. Go Figure!
Hey Anonymous! More great suggestions! Thanks!
Runnerdude,
You are songs are too mellow. Add some rage. Check out my blog for a sample of what I listen to.
Springrunner
Hey Spring Runner! I run for the mellow. LOL! The physical exercise releases my rage and the music is my inspiration, motivation, and "mellow-vation." That's the cool thing about running though, to each his/her own. You've got some good songs on your list. Rock and Rage on Dude!
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