Running Songs

I am obsessed with the music I run to. I realized it is best for me to post race recaps that revolve around my music, since music plays such a big part of my running. Certain songs motivate me, others let me zone out, some make me happy and others might annoy me if they come on at a less than ideal time!

Here are some of my favorite songs to run to:

Good Zone Out Beats

  • Young Folks – Peter Bjorn and John
  • Cosmic Love – Florence + the Machine
  • Howl – Florence + the Machine
  • Dreaming of You – The Coral
  • I Hate This Part – Pussycat Dolls
  • Multiply – Jamie Lidell
  • Diner – Martin Sexton
  • Running on Sunshine – Jesus Jackson

Good FUN Beats

  • Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead
  • Hey World (Remote Control Version) – Michael Franti & Spearhead
  • ANYTHING by Girl Talk
  • Here’s The Thing – Girl Talk
  • Whatever You Like by T.I.
  • Play Your Part (Pt. 2) – Girl Talk
  • Shut The Club Down – Girl Talk
  • Minute by Minute – Girl Talk
  • Play Your Part (Pt. 1) – Girl Talk
  • Set It Off – Girl Talk
  • Once Again – Girl Talk
  • Meddle – Little Boots
  • Ain’t Nothing Wrong With That – Robert Randolph
  • Circus – Britney Spears
  • Womanizer – Britney Spears
  • Gimme More – Britney Spears
  • If U Seek Amy – Britney Spears
  • Gotta Get Through This – Daniel Beddingfield
  • Pump It Up – Elvis Costello
  • How We Do – The Game Featuring 50 Cent
  • Ride Wit Me – Nelly & City Spud
  • Where’s The Party At – Nelly & Jagged Edge
  • Got It Twisted – Mobb Deep
  • Mr. Personality – Gillette
  • Too Close – Next
  • Another Night – Real McCoy

Good Rock Beats

  • Einstein on the Beach – Counting Crows
  • Hard Candy – Counting Crows
  • Accidentally in Love – Counting Crows
  • Mr Jones – Counting Crows
  • American Girls – Counting Crows
  • Shake Me Like a Monkey – Dave Matthews Band
  • Hey Girl – OAR
  • Rain King – Counting Crows
  • Alligator Pie (Cockadile) – Dave Matthews Band
  • Hunger For The Great Light – Dave Matthews Band
  • Granny – Dave Matthews Band
  • Hanginaround – Counting Crows
  • Innocent – David Cook version
  • Funny How It Is – Dave Matthews Band
  • Can’t Take It – The All-American Rejects
  • Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby – Counting Crows
  • Scotty Doesn’t Know – Lustra

Techno

  • Resurrection – PPK
  • Lord of Tranz – Sanctificum – DJ Tiesto
  • Heaven – DJ Sammy
  • Sandstorm

Good  ”Oldies” Beats

  • I Dig Rock and Roll Music – Peter Paul and Mary
  • Help – The Beatles
  • I Want to Hold You Hand – The Beatles
  • Miami 2017 – Billy Joel
  • Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – The Beatles
  • Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship

Chill Zone Out

  • The Steps of St. Patrick – Jason LeVasseur
  • You and Me – Dave Matthews Band
  • I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
  • Boston – Augustana
  • The World I Know – Counting Crows
  • Hey Soul Sister – Train
  • After Tonight – Justin Nozuka

2 Responses to “Running Songs”

  1. healthy ashley on

    Great list here, Dori! Thanks for pointing me here!!

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