“Ready, ready, ready, ready….to RUN!”

I take out of the house; Nike’s laced up, hair pulled back, iPod affixed on my arm,  my ear-buds in.   Off I go, hitting the pavement, digging deep to go farther each time, and to reach my goal.   I am a new runner, but an old lover of music.   I know the power of the beat so I use it to my advantage.

Here’s what I have, that I love:

1.) All My Life by Foo Fighters

2.) Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

3.) Cornbread by Dave Matthews Band

4.) Dirt Off Your Shoulders by Jay Z

5.) Express Yourself by Madonna

6.) Get Your Freak On by Missy Elliot

7.) Headstrong by Trapt

8.) Wicked by Ice Cube

9.) Flood by Jars of Clay

10.) Monkey Wrench by Foo Fighters

11.) Whenever Where-ever by Shakira

12.) Sin Wagon by Dixie Chicks

13.) Vogue by Madonna

14.) Hot In Here by Nelly

15.) Iris by Live

In my opinion my running playlist is lacking.   This is where I turn to you.

What are some of your favorite tracks for running?

10 Responses to “Ready, ready, ready, ready….to RUN!”
  1. c lo
    August 26, 2010 | 9:30 am

    Ok, I HATE running, BUT when I have to walk or exercise :P here are some I use
    Run by Gnarls Barkley
    B.O.B. by Outkast
    Hey Ya! by Outkast
    Radiation Vibe by Fountains of Wayne
    Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani
    Last Night by The Strokes
    Kids by MGMT
    Portions for Foxes by Rilo Kiley
    Revolution by The Beatles
    Selfish Jean by Travis
    A Shot in the Arm by Wilco
    Sabotage by The Beastie Boys

    :)
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    • Mishi
      August 26, 2010 | 10:13 am

      I am definitely jotting a few of those down! Sabotage. OMG, how could I not have and Beastie Boys on my track list?
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    • Mari
      August 26, 2010 | 2:07 pm

      Hey Ya is awesome for running … makes me do dance movements, though, which is dangerous if on the treadmill!
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  2. Mari
    August 26, 2010 | 2:06 pm

    Love this! I am a runner (not for distance) and I’m always looking for new songs. A few of my favorites?

    I’m Going On – Gnarls Barkley
    Up to No Good – Rancid
    Sin – NIN
    Skinny Little Bitch – Hole
    Bleed it Out – Linkin Park
    That’s Not My Name – The Ting Tings
    What’s the Attitude – Cut Chemist
    Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
    Boys Wanna Be Her – Peaches
    Smack My Bitch Up – The Prodigy
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  3. Mari
    August 26, 2010 | 2:08 pm

    Ooh… also? Baby Got Back – because, well, this baby does! LOL
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  4. Andrea
    August 26, 2010 | 3:28 pm

    I don’t run (old lady knees) but I do spend time on the elliptical, and I like some furious music to keep me moving. Two faves are “Enemy” by Sevendust (which is how I look at the elliptical) and “Beautiful People” by Marilyn Manson.
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  5. Beana
    August 26, 2010 | 9:55 pm

    The artists most frequently appearing in my playlist are Jay-Z, Beyonce (her older stuff is faster), System of a Down, Linkin Park and Black Eyed Peas with a little T.I., Rhianna, and Kanye thrown in.

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