What are some great,motivating songs for running?

Question

you know, those songs that get you going when you want to quit;) i love to run and i know some great songs would make the whole thing even more enjoyable.

Answer 1

This is an interesting question. It really depends on YOU. You may like to run fast, or jog. You may also like different music type to other people. When i run, i try and think about how i am going to run. Here are a few sugestions...

1) Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
Ultra-steady jogging beat with a hypnotic hook. Mary J. is always inspirational.
2) Coldplay - Clocks
There are a number of Coldplay tracks that I think could work, but for me "Clocks" is the classic at this point. I feel a pleasant rush just listening even without the exercise.
3) Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank
Contemporary sample-laden dance music. I think this track can effectively fuel an intense workout.
4) A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran
This is for that 80's synth-rock fan in you. It's a great atmospheric sound, and, of course, the lyrical tie-in to running.
5) Killers - All These Things That I've Done
This is the current single by this hot Las Vegas based band. In my mind it's very inspirational particularly when it breaks into the singalong "I've got soul, but I'm not a soldier" chorus.
6) Moby - Bodyrock
This one works well with "The Rockafeller Skank." The video is a must-see for the workout Moby puts a buddy through.
7) Scissor Sisters - Laura
That insistent piano beat will fuel a good jog. For some Scissor Sisters are an acquired taste. For others its an update on Elton John's mid-70's piano pop.
8) Simple Minds - Alive and Kicking
This is for the days when everything is feeling and working great. It is also another great 80's tune that builds into a positively glorious pop sound.
9) Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time
This is Britney's first hit, and I think possibly still the best. That insistent beat is a good soundtrack for a run.
10) Usher - Yeah!
If you want a little hip hop to add to the soundtrack, this a great recent hit. Program it in right next to Mary J. Blige.

Answer 2

Bob Sinclair - Rock This Party
Bob Sinclair - World, Hold On
Eric Prydz - Call on Me
Fedde Le Grande - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
Uniting Nations - Out Of Touch

Answer 3

Chariots of fire - Vangelis
Rocky Theme
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
the Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - Iron Maiden
Born to Run - Springsteen
Run Like Hell - Pink Floyd
Run To You - Bryan Adams
Never Surrender - Corey Hart

Answer 4

I listen to Pain by Three Days Grace
and Miss Murder by AFI
and You Eclipsed By Me by Atreyu
and I Constantly Thank God For Esteban by Panic! At The Disco
and You Are The One by Shiny Toy Guns
and Clocks by Coldplay
and My Curse by Killswitch Engage
and Animal by Nine Inch Nails
and a whole bunch of other crap that gets me in the mood.
It all depends on what you like!
♥

Answer 5

Some of my favorities: (On the top of my head)

Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers
This is why I'm Hot - Mims
Gone - Kelly Clarkson
Feel Good - Gorillaz
Tear you apart - She Wants Revenge
Bring Em Out - T.I.
Pain - Jimmy Eat World
Here it goes again - Ok Go
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Answer 6

Limp Biskit- Faith, Survivor- Eye of the Tiger, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell-Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Marvin Gaye-Grapevine, Aretha Franklin-Respect, Tina Turner-Proud Mary, David Banner-Play(run girl), ............... it really all depends what genre you're into. If you edit your question and add the genre' you prefer, then I can recommend more to ya! Goodluck!

Answer 7

Me and The Huz and James Down by the School Yard. Originally the MSGT Alvarez song, "Me and Julio Down by the School Yard."

Answer 8

I did a search on the net for some military cadences.. works like a charm... especially the ones with entire platoons singing in step :)

Answer 9

*Rocky theme (Philly rules!)
*Hit me with your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
*This Ain't a Scene it a GD Arms Race- Fall Out Boy
*Run to The HIlls - Iron Maiden
*Thunderstruck- AC/DC

gotta get fierce! grrrrrrrrrr......

Answer 10

Awake - Godsmack
Bodies - Drowning Pool
Plowed - Sponge