I runfess, it’s been awhile since I’ve run with music. I often listen to podcasts when I run alone and usually I do my long runs with friends.
But I do have my “old” favorites still on my phone:
- Fight Song – Rachel Platten
- One Step at a Time – Jordan Sparks
- Stronger – Brittney Spears
- Don’t Stop Believin‘ – Journey
- I Run for Life – Melissa Etheridge
- Edge of Glory – Lady Gaga
- Stronger – Kelly Clarkson
Yes, there’s a theme here…
Happy Running? Do you run or work out to music? If so, what are your favorite songs? Please share.
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It’s funny I can listen to podcasts or audiobooks when I’m walking or hiking but not when I’m running – weird right?
Depending on the race I’ll sometimes turn off my music so I can soak in the crowd support.
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I can because I walk so often when I run. Lol.
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Yes, I do sense a theme here! I usually listen to podcasts when I run, but I have different playlists and I’ll put one on towards the end of a long run or race if I need it. Mine is a weird mix of songs from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Music can really help when those runs get hard.
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As I said podcasts are my favorite distraction but I have a mixture of music on my phone including broadway tunes.
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You included Journey as well 😉 They have so many awesome songs! I never thought to include Lady Gaga, but she’s a musical genius.
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She is. It’s hard to just pick a few songs.
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I mostly listen to books and podcasts when I run, but I love hearing Roar by Katie Perry, Unstoppable and Mambo Number 5 in races among other upbeat songs.
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Those are great.
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I don’t listen anything when I run because around here there is a lot of traffic and I have to pay attention to the cars.
My favorite in your list is Edge of Glory.
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That’s a great song…
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I had Fight Song on my original list, too! Isn’t it great? Anything by Journey is fantastic!
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I agree. I need to add more of these
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I tried listening to podcasts while running but I got distracted. It is the same thing with audiobooks. Cannot do it. Those are great songs to motivate and get you to the finish line.
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Since I walk often when I run, I think it works as a distraction
But songs are more motivating
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