My Journey As A Runner

Tunes Tuesday

Every Tuesday, I will add a new tune that I listen to when I run.

06/13/2017 - Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
  • Summertime is great for nice slow, steady pace miles. Nothing fancy or fast. Just get those miles in and enjoy the run!
06/06/2017 - Runnin' With The Devil by Van Halen
  • Running in the summer heat calls for this song. It can be hot as hell out there and you feel like you're running with the Devil!
05/30/2017 - Jumpin' Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones
  • Classic song! Steady beat and rhythm through out the entire song. Put this song on and hit cruise control - let those miles fly by!
05/23/2017 - Wherever I May Roam by Metallica
  • Great slow steady beat with a few pickups throughout the song. Really like this song for long runs to get me through to the next mile.
05/16/2017 - Spiderwebs by No Doubt
  • Fun song to run along with. Not all songs need to be hard and super heavy. This one has a fast chorus for a short bit, then slows back down.
05/09/2017 - Cowboy by Kid Rock
  • Great song for running progressions. Picking up speed as you run along. Towards the middle of the song is an awesome pace pick me up.
05/02/2017 - Not Afraid by Eminem
  • Love listening to this song during the middle of a long run, when it feels like the workout will never end and you're feeling like jumping on the struggle bus.
04/25/2017 - Bang Your Head (Metal Health) by Quiet Riot
  • When you're only on the first couple miles of a long run, you feel like you want to 'bang your head'!
04/18/2017 - Country Grammar by Nelly
  • Really like the beat of this song. Good song for a long run.
04/11/2017 - Get Back by Ludacris
  • Great song to help keep you pumped up and moving during intervals.
04/04/2017 - Gotta Work by Amerie
  • This song sums up what you need to do for each mile - Gotta Work!
03/28/2017 - Don't Bring Me Down by Electric Light Orchestra
  • Upbeat lyrics and steady beat throughout the entire song. When you're out on a long run and need a little pick me up, listen to this song.
03/21/2017 - Keep Yourself Alive by Queen
  • Classic rock song. Great guitar riff throughout. Great song to listen to during a long run to help keep you going.
03/14/2017 - Wish by Nine Inch Nails
  • A bit on the heavy side. Fast beat. Helps get the mind focused and legs ready for some speed work.
03/07/2017 - Jurassitol by Filter
  • Hard heavy beat throughout the song. Great song to listen to during a long run to help get you through to the next mile.
02/28/2017 - Once Bitten Twice Shy by Great White
  • Love the build up of this song. Starts out slow and builds the pace up as it goes along. Good song for starting the journey on a long run.
02/21/2017 - I Can't Drive 55 by Sammy Hagar
  • Classic song to run along with. Great fast beat and heavy guitar helps get those legs moving during an interval or tempo run.
02/14/2017 - Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
  • Awesome intro to the song. Great drums throughout the entire song. Really great song to get those feet moving during a long run and pushing towards the next mile.
02/07/2017 - One More by Superchick
  • Great song to listen to during a long run. When it seems impossible to get through the last few miles of the run, get hungry and go for that 'one more' mile.
01/31/2017 - Come Out And Play by The Offspring
  • Nice fast pace song for intervals or tempo run. Helps get the feet moving fast to get the speed going.
01/25/2017 - Round And Round by Ratt
  • If you're on the track doing intervals, this is a great song to listen to. Steady beat throughout the song. Chorus sums up what you're trying to do 'Round and Round' on the track.
01/17/2017 - My First Kiss by 3Oh3
  • This song has a great beat to keep those feet moving during the middle of a long run to help keep you going.
01/10/2017 - What You Waiting For? by Gwen Stefani
  • The title of the song sums things up nicely. Great song to listen to during a long run when getting through the miles are a struggle.
01/03/2017 - I'm Bad by LL Cool J
  • Awesome song to listen to during a cool down from running intervals or a tempo run.
12/27/2016 - Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson
  • Great song to enjoy during a long run. Not really a fast beat, but catchy lyrics throughout the song to keep those feet moving.
12/20/2016 - Wind It Up by Gwen Stefani
  • Really good drum beat in this song. Make it great for intervals or tempo runs. 
12/13/2016 - Switch by Will Smith
  • Love the beat of this song. Very deep and steady pace to help get through another mile of a long run.
12/06/2016 - My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) by Fall Out Boy
  • Fast pace song with a great beat to help keep those legs moving during intervals or tempo runs.
11/29/2016 - Praise You by Fatboy Slim
  • This song comes in handy during long runs to help keep me going. A bit on the mellow side, but it has a nice beat to it to get me to that next mile.
11/22/2016 - Back In Black by AC/DC
  • 'Cause I'm back. Yes I'm back'. Love this song when coming back from an injury or the day after a rest day.
11/15/2016 - You Really Got Me by Van Halen
  • Great song to listen to during intervals. Starts out slow and builds up faster with each chorus. Helps me finish my intervals strong.
11/08/2016 - Desire by U2
  • Nice steady beat throughout the song. Really like listening to this song during a tempo run to help keep me focused and going until the very last mile.
11/01/2016 - Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy) by Rob Zombie
  • Awesome song to listen to during a long run or towards the end of a tempo run. Good beat and the chorus includes 'Never gonna stop me!
10/25/2016 - 1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins
  • Steady beat throughout the song to help keep you going. It's a song I usually listen to during a long run.
10/18/2016 - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson
  • When the going gets tough during a long run, this song has a fun disco beat to help keep you going.
10/11/2016 - Iron Man by Black Sabbath
  • Perfect song to listen to during a long run. It's not fast paced and the lyrics help push you through to the next mile.
10/04/2016 - Bad Reputation by Joan Jett
  • Fast paced song that's great for running short intervals (400m or 800m). The beat is steady throughout the song to help get you through the interval.
09/27/2016 - Better Now by Collective Soul
  • After a hard workout or a long run, this song sums up how you're feeling. Usually save this song for a cool-down run.
09/20/2016 - Confident by Demi Lovato
  • Great beat throughout the entire song. When the going gets tough you got to be 'confident' with how your training has been going and know you'll make it through the workout.
09/13/2016 - Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer
  • Really fun song to listen to during a long run. It helps keep the mind going and lets the miles fly by.
09/06/2016 - What's Up by DJ Miko
  • Great throw back song. Nice steady beat and catchy chorus to help keep you moving forward to the next mile.
08/30/2016 - Alive by Pearl Jam
  • Awesome song to listen to after you finished your tempo run or intervals. Your legs may be beat and you gave it all you had - 'I'm still alive!!'
08/23/2016 - I'm Bad by LL Cool J
  • Classic rap song. It's great to listen to during intervals or tempo runs to help remind you how 'bad' you are.
08/16/2016 - Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
  • Good tempo to help get you through some tough interval workouts. 'Every day I'm shufflin!'
08/09/2016 - Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
  • This song sums up the beginning of every run after a bad run. 'I get knocked down, but I get up again.'
08/02/2016 - Phenomenal by Eminem
  • 'However long that it takes. I'll go to whatever lengths' Great lyrics to help keep those legs moving during a long run and get you to that next mile.
07/26/2016 - You've Got Another Thing Comin' by Judas Priest
  • Nice hard and heavy song. Helps during those moments during a long run when you feel like you want to stop and call it a day.
07/19/2016 - Take On Me by a-ha
  • One classic song many runners have on their playlist. Doesn't have a fast pace or heavy drums, but has a nice beat to help keep you going through a long run.
07/12/2016 - Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins
  • Fun song to listen to when doing intervals or a tempo run. Helps get the legs turning over fast to get you through the workout.
07/05/2016 - You Can Do It by Ice Cube
  • Good song to listen to during a long run when you start to struggle and need a confidence boost to help make it to the next mile. You can do it! 'Life ain't a track meet, it's a marathon'
06/28/2016 - Again by Alice In Chains
  • Love this song for interval workouts! Very fitting since you have to run the interval 'Again!'.
06/21/2016 - Epic by Faith No More
  • 'You want it all but you can't have it!' I love this song. I use the lyrics as motivation to push me through a hard run. Proving to myself that with hard work I can 'get it!.
06/14/2016 - Only The Young by Journey
  • Classic song from the Vision Quest soundtrack. Good song to listen to during a long run. The song isn't fast paced. Listen to this song and put your legs on cruise control.
06/07/2016 - Jump Around by House Of Pain
  • Another awesome throw back song. Great pace and beat throughout the entire song.
05/31/2016 - Life Is A Highway by Tom Cochrane
  • Great song to listen to during a long run. Helps keep the mind on the road ahead.
05/24/2016 - Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
  • Fun, upbeat song. Really great song. Listen to this song to remember running should be FUN!
05/17/2016 - Pressure by Billy Joel
  • Classic song. Good song to listen to during a long run to help keep you going forward to the next mile.
05/10/2016 - Hella Good by No Doubt
  • Starts out slow, then picks up the pace. Great song for intervals with recovery in between.
05/03/2016 - No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne
  • Awesome bass guitar in this song. Love listening to this song during a speed workout or during a race. It's almost 6 minutes long!
04/26/2016 - Harder To Breathe by Maroon 5
  • Great song to listen to in the middle of a interval or tempo run. The workout might make it 'harder and harder to breathe'. 
04/19/2016 - Word Up by Cameo
  • Nice throw back song. There's a really great beat throughout the song to help get you through a few miles.
04/12/2016 - The Boys Are Back by Dropkick Murphys
  • Love listening to this song to get an interval or tempo run started. It helps set the tone for the rest of the workout.
04/05/2016 - Vertigo by U2
  • The chorus is fast paced to help get those legs turning and moving. Excellent song for some fartlek workouts.
03/29/2016 - Here I Go Again by Whitesnake
  • Great song to get a long run started. It helps set the pace and the tone of the long road ahead.
03/22/2016 - Nothin' But A Good Time by Poison
  • Great to listen to during a tempo or interval run. It's got a nice pace throughout and the chorus helps get those legs moving.
03/15/2016 - Alive by Pearl Jam
  • Awesome song to listen to during the cool down from a hard interval or tempo run day. 'I'm still alive!!'
03/08/2016 - The Unforgiven by Metallica
  • Definitely not a fast pace song, but still good enough to listen to during a run to help keep you moving.
03/01/2016 - The Ballroom Blitz by Sweet
  • Old song that's great to hit a fast pace to and keep it going.
02/23/2016 - Centerfold by J. Geils Band
  • Classic 80's song with a good beat to run along to in the middle of a long run.
02/16/2016 - Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin
  • Love the beat of this song. It can help get you ready for the final push of your run - 'Drop the pedal and go'
02/09/2016 - Don't Bring Me Down by Electric Light Orchestra
  • Great song to have playing when the going gets tough on a long run.
02/02/2016 - Fever by Aerosmith
  • Nice fast paced song to help get those legs moving for some speed work in on your run.
  • Oldie, but goodie. Not a really fast song, but it's a great song to cruise through a few miles with.
  • Classic song to run to. Love the beat - steady throughout the entire song.
01/12/2016 - Tom Sawyer by Rush
  • 'A modern day warrior. Mean, mean stride' puts the run in perspective right from the opening lyric.
  • Nice steady beat to cruise along with during a run.
  • This song does a good job of keeping the motivation going during a long run. 'I got my fist, I got my plan, I got survivalism!'
  • Great song with steady fast pace throughout. Great for running longer intervals.
  • Good song to have playing during a long run. Just the right pace to help keep you going.
  • Love this song for running intervals. Fast paced beat helps keep you moving.
  • Not a fast beat song, but has a nice steady pace throughout.
  • Slash on guitar. Scott Weiland on vocals. Good song to do some fartlek with.
  • Throwback song that isn't fast paced. Great to listen to during the middle of a run.
  • Does a great job of summarizing the end of a run 'alive and kicking!'
  • Great steady beat throughout the song. Helps keep you moving during your run.
  • Starts out fast. Keeps a good pace throughout the song. Great for intervals.
10/20/2015 - Run's House by Run-DMC
  • Old school song. 'Who's house!?'. Makes you feel like you own the road.
  • Drums! Drums! More Drums! Great fast paced song to get those legs moving.
  • Love the beat of this song. Starts out slow, then the chorus picks up the pace.
  • Always find myself changing the lyrics to 'Mama said knock those miles out'.
9/22/2015 - Thunderstruck by AC/DC
  • Great song to listen to help get motivated at the start or finish of a run.
9/15/2015 - Lunatic Fringe by Red Rider 
  • Song from the movie Vision Quest that always has a way of getting me through a hard workout.
  • Awesome song by RATM to help get the legs turning over faster during a run
9/01/2015 - Kickstart My Heart by Mötley Crüe
  • Classic rock song that has been in my running playlist since I started running in high school.

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