I have an eclectic taste in music, but for exercise, I tend to stick to Top 40 music. However, I am an 80's girl and love music from that era, as well! I have to admit, I don't always listen to music when I run (and NEVER ever on my bike), but sometimes it can really help pull me through when I am having a hard day!
Here are 5 tunes that make me happy & help me pick up the pace:
1. Party Rock Anthem by: LMFAO- I love this song! When it comes up on my iPod, I always pick up the pace, it is fun, and really gets me moving! I've been known to play it 2 or 3 times in a row on tough runs! :-)
2. 'Til I Collapse by: Eminem-I was never a big Eminem fan, until I came across this Ironman Triathlon Video that had his song "'Til I Collapse" playing in the background. Now, this is one of my favorite motivating songs for long runs or crazy Brick runs! Check out the Video, it's 3 minutes & 40 seconds long & Very Inspirational!!
3. Billie Jean By; Michael Jackson- So here is where I bring in my love of the 80's :-) I am very fond of "Billie Jean", but just about any Michael Jackson gets me moving! I love the beat of "Billie Jean" & "Beat It" as both songs help me pick up my cadence, not to mention the nostalgia that comes into mind as I run along thinking of my former roller skating rink days!
4. Dynamite by: Taio Cruz- Back in 2010, when my daughter was 1, I began to slowly exercise again. I joined our local YMCA, where they provided 2 hours of free child care a day, as long as the parent was doing a fitness related activity. What a life saver that turned out to be! I started doing step aerobics and swimming again, which eventually led me back to running, then triathlons! Anyway, "Dynamite" was a super motivational song that was played often in the aerobics class. Now, when I hear it, it reminds me how far I have come in the past 5 years! I started out only being able to run 2 miles to becoming an Ironman Finisher in that time!!
5. I Will Follow by: U2- U2 is one of my favorite bands of all time and this song is a classic! It is so inspiring and really makes me want to just Go! Go! Go! when I hear it. I actually have a playlist of 20 songs that is called my "Go To List" for when I am really suffering and this is #1 on the list!
What are your Five Favorites? I am always looking for new music to add to my iPod, so I would love to hear from you!
Have a Great Week!!
3. Billie Jean By; Michael Jackson- So here is where I bring in my love of the 80's :-) I am very fond of "Billie Jean", but just about any Michael Jackson gets me moving! I love the beat of "Billie Jean" & "Beat It" as both songs help me pick up my cadence, not to mention the nostalgia that comes into mind as I run along thinking of my former roller skating rink days!
4. Dynamite by: Taio Cruz- Back in 2010, when my daughter was 1, I began to slowly exercise again. I joined our local YMCA, where they provided 2 hours of free child care a day, as long as the parent was doing a fitness related activity. What a life saver that turned out to be! I started doing step aerobics and swimming again, which eventually led me back to running, then triathlons! Anyway, "Dynamite" was a super motivational song that was played often in the aerobics class. Now, when I hear it, it reminds me how far I have come in the past 5 years! I started out only being able to run 2 miles to becoming an Ironman Finisher in that time!!
5. I Will Follow by: U2- U2 is one of my favorite bands of all time and this song is a classic! It is so inspiring and really makes me want to just Go! Go! Go! when I hear it. I actually have a playlist of 20 songs that is called my "Go To List" for when I am really suffering and this is #1 on the list!
What are your Five Favorites? I am always looking for new music to add to my iPod, so I would love to hear from you!
Have a Great Week!!
Oh gosh, that Eminem song is on permanent repeat on my playlist! Have you heard his new one, Kings Never Die? It's a good one!
ReplyDeleteWendy, thanks for the suggestion! I'm going to check it out now on iTunes :-) Yes, I have played "'Til I Collapse over and over again to get me through some tough long runs!!
ReplyDeleteI think everytime I hear an Eminem song on my ipod it makes me have a little more pep in my step.
ReplyDeleteYes, Eminem is super motivating, Always!! :-)
Delete"til I Collapse" has been accompanying my runs for years now! Great list! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, it's been on mine too for quite some time...sometimes I listen to it over & over!! :-)
Delete"til I Collapse" has been accompanying my runs for years now! Great list! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your list! Great mix - I love 80s music as well. MJ was my very first concert :)
ReplyDeleteAll great tunes! I love to go back and add older songs back into the mix bc I get into a workout rut for sure. Have a great week!
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