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In honor of #MusicMonday, I thought I’d share some songs I love to run to. Ironically, I’m taking the week off from running because I have horrific shin splints but I’m hoping after a week of rest (well, yoga and the elliptical) plus ice, I’ll be all better and can get back to training for the Pittsburgh Half-Marathon. Why is it that my shin splints, which I haven’t had since high school, decided to come back when I am training for my first long distance run? UGH. Anyway, back to the task at hand. Following, in no particular order are some of my favorite songs to run to. There’s a lot, and don’t make fun of me for some of these. 🙂
Slower pace/Warm-up/Cool-down
Save it For a Rainy Day – The Jayhawks
Because of You – Ne-Yo
Heat of the Moment – ASIA
General Specific – Band of Horses
I’m Looking Through You – The Beatles
Allentown – Billy Joel
No Rain – Blind Melon
What is Life – George Harrison
Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
Undo It – Carrie Underwood
You Might Think – The Cars
Forever – Chris Brown
Layla – Derek and the Dominos
Float On – Modest Mouse
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
September – Earth, Wind and Fire
25 Miles – Edwin Starr
Invisible Touch – Genesis
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Centerfold – The J. Geils Band
D.O.A. – Jay-Z
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Flashing Lights – Kanye West
Walk Away – Kelly Clarkson
All These Things That I’ve Done – The Killers
Fool in the Rain – Led Zeppelin
Vogue – Madonna
Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
Makes Me Wonder – Maroon 5
Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
La Belle et Le Bad Boy – Mc Solaar
Black or White – Michael Jackson
Juicy – Notorious BIG
Love is a Battlefield – Pat Benetar
Easy Lover – Phil Collins
Don’t Lose My Number – Phil Collins
Such Great Heights – The Postal Service
Jesse’s Girl – Rick Springfield
Seeds – The Roots
Tonight, Tonight – Smashing Pumpkins
Cherry Bomb – Spoon
And She Was – Talking Heads
Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears For Fears
American Girl – Tom Petty
Oxford Comma – Vampire Weekend
Right Now – Van Halen
Baba O’Riley – The Who
Faster pace/High intensity
Telephone – Lady GaGa (Hands-down my favorite song to run to at the moment)
Just Dance – Lady GaGa
Bad Romance – Lady GaGa
Poker Face – Lady GaGa
Now That We Found Love – Heavy D & The Boyz
Venus – Bananarama
I Got a Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Love Generation – Bob Sinclair
Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) – Bob Sinclair
Radar – Britney Spears
Womanizer – Britney Spears
Piece of Me – Britney Spears
Candy Man – Christina Aguilera
What You Got – Colby O’Donis
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Damaged – Danity Kane
Groove is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
Call on Me – Eric Prydz
Sexy Back – Justin Timberlake
Tik Tok – Ke$ha
She Wolf – Shakira
Shots – LMFAO
Got Money – Lil Wayne
U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
PYT – Michael Jackson
Party in the USA – Miley Cyrus
Maneater – Nelly Furtado
Right Stuff – New Kids on the Block
Bojangles – Pitbull
C’Mon Ride It – Quad City DJs
Walk This Way – Run DMC
Fire Burning – Sean Kingston
Renegade – Styx
YMCA – The Village People
One Night in Bangkok – Vinylshakerz
Green and Grey – Virginia Coalition
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
I Got It From My Mama – Will.i.am
I Love It – Young Jeezy
I’m always looking for new, fun songs to run to. I find a lot of upbeat stuff on the Bob Sinclair and David Guetta Pandora channels. What other songs should I download?
Visit my playlists page for more!

Comments

  1. Dana says

    That is an awesome playlist! I’m definitely stealing some of your selections for my workouts.
    As for the shin splints. There could be a few different causes:
    1. Worn out shoes – From what I’ve read, the magic number is about 300 miles before you should look into some new kicks. I’ve even heard less than that recently.
    2. Overpronation – when your feet roll too far inward when running. Some people buy stability shoes for this. All the major brands make ’em.
    3. New training program – when you first start training you might try to run too long or too fast, which can be kind of a shock to your muscles.
    If you’re in the market for some new shoes, I suggest taking a trip to Elite Runners on Stubenville Pike. They analyze your stride and foot strike pattern, then put you in several pairs of shoes that you test out on a treadmill. They also give you some killer tips for avoiding injuries.
    Happy Running!

    • Deanna says

      Thank you for the tips! I am open to anything right now. I think I’ve been running too long too soon which has shocked my legs. I have brand new shoes so maybe I will check that place out to see if I can get inserts or more tips.

  3. Bethany says

    Holy crap this is a goldmine! We have the same taste in music. :O) I was in an mp3 running rut & I’m sure these songs will help immensely. I hope your shin splints get better soon!!!

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  6. Donna C says

    Wow, some more great old songs!! The Groove is in the heart by Deee-lite? Wow, I might have that on 45. And Band of Horses! I don’t see too many fans of them. Although most of theirs that I like is too mellow to run to (Funeral and Just like Monsters). Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon is a great one, too.
    One you might like but may not have heard of is “I Feel Love” done by the Blue Man Group and a female singer whose name I can’t recall.
    I’m off to read your part II list now.

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  1. […] Looking hot and listening to hot jamz OK actually I probably look like a sweaty hog when I run (see above Homer photo) but I don’t care! Proper gear is more important than looking good. I invested in a great pair of ASICS that are great kicks and also helpful in combating injury like shin splints. I also love lululemon gear. On my ipod are songs that are fun and get me pumped, but also calming songs. Depending on my mood and energy level, a good song can make all the difference. I can listen to Nick Drake sometimes, but usually it’s more upbeat like Shots by LMFAO. Good jam. For a list of what I’m listening to, visit one of my last recent blog posts. […]

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