Friday, May 31, 2013

HALP I NEED RUNNING MUSIC


4 days into a 10-day visit with in-laws and I have become an AVID RUNNER. 

Yesterday I even went out and bought myself a pair of actual running shoes. (2 days x 5 miles in "casual" athletic shoes = 1 enormous blister + 2 sore ankles.)

So here's my question: WHAT SHOULD I BE LISTENING TO?

Most of my old workout faves aren't fast-paced enough.


You guys have been killing it lately, b/t/w. Did I even mention I bought the Blu Dot table after this one turned out to be too big? I think I ought to just crowd-source everything from now on.
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Nikes via Misha West
Posted by esb at 6:50 AM
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111 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    I had a brief foray into running a couple of years ago (before I realized I have a heart murmur) and it ended in disaster. However, I made some pretty good running mixes. I will have to dig at home + see if I can find them, but I do remember loving "Sour Cherry" by The Kills.

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  2. SaraMay 31, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Probably not your style, but here's an entire website of free running mixes, all controlled for tempo/different speeds:

    http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html

    The music isn't my favorite, but I like them a lot for running.

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  3. JuliaMay 31, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I run a lot but almost never with music, but the Yeah Yeah Yeahs "It's Blitz" album always makes me feel I could run up a mountain.

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    1. esbMay 31, 2013 at 8:03 AM

      PURCHASED.

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    2. Mary AnneMay 31, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      Yes! Totally agree with this. Great running album. Also, LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip, Jay-Z and Kanye's album, and perhaps my number one favorite for running.... Robyn's Body Talk album.

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    3. JuliaMay 31, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Second LCD Soundsystem. Also, if you're not sick of hearing it already, "I Love It" by Icona Pop.

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  4. laurenMay 31, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    le tigre, "deceptacon," over and over and over.

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    1. LindseyMay 31, 2013 at 8:01 AM

      oh my goodness. yes!

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    2. esbMay 31, 2013 at 8:02 AM

      PURCHASED.




      may also try a deceptacon pandora station

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    3. laurenMay 31, 2013 at 8:42 AM

      my favorite comment (today) on that video @ youtube: "still a better love story than twilight"

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  5. EMay 31, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    yes! I start every single one of my runs with Deceptacon, and every time I feel like I'm gonna die I play it again. Best running song ever.

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  6. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I love dance and hip hop beats for running, anything beyonce, britney spears, jay z

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  7. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Survivor by Destiny's Child. Always and forever.
    Flogging Molly is good to - nice consistent beats

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  8. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Two Door Cinema Club, The XX and Michael Jackson keep my runs moving :) that, and Pandora

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  9. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I actually love audiobooks or podcasts for running...not super motivating in terms of tempo/pace, but it does force me to stay out there longer so I can hear the end of the chapter.

    Also enjoy The Go! Team for running.

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    1. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 12:13 PM

      Yes, I occasionally end up crying on my run, but both Radiolab and This American Life = steady pacing and endurance challenges.

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    2. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 9:55 PM

      I have definitely ended up crying at Snap Judgement. But workouts make me want to cry anyway, so

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  10. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    This is a little weird, but when I was a serious runner in high school I really liked to listen to Meatloaf. Catchy, good beats.

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    1. unfounddoorMay 31, 2013 at 12:55 PM

      I think Vasco Rossi is like the Italian Meatloaf and YES I listened to a lot of him.
      Power chords I needed, coolness I did not.

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    2. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 10:55 PM

      Jiovanotti forever. Tanto tanto.

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    3. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      You are not alone, my friend! & I'm so glad I'm not the only one.

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  11. elementarianMay 31, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    90s jock jams are really fun for running. "1-2-3-4", "Pump up the Jam", "Groove is in the Heart", "Tootsie Roll"...

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  12. erjeyaMay 31, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Pandora is great for running. Until an ad tears into your ear drum. But it mixes for you! For free!

    PS HALP WHO WINS THE THING

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    1. esbMay 31, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      they're supposed to notify via pinterest. i'll let you know....

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    2. esbMay 31, 2013 at 10:06 AM

      p.s. Pandora's yearly fee = $36. SO WORTH IT not to have ads.

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    3. erjeyaMay 31, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      Hm, yeah, you might be very right about that.

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    4. RachelJune 3, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      yayeeee Pandora! my Crystal Castles station is bombbbb for running.

      also, I RILLY RILLY want those nikes now.

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  13. DreamingmywaybackhomeMay 31, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Reckless Kelly "crazy eddies last hurrah" weird but fast song I run to.

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  14. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Not music but this: https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

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    1. ZoeJune 1, 2013 at 7:54 AM

      I've been doing Couch to 5K (I love these mixes), but I recently came across Zombies, Run! I've heard mixed reviews -- is it any good? I hope so, because it looks like so much fun...

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    2. LacyJune 2, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      It is though if you are new to running I would recommend the 5k one and working up to the other one...I also have had friends do it too just because they love the story so much! I also like how it cuts in and out of your songs really smoothly.

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  15. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Well, I really think it depends on how far you're running. A long run for me is anything over 5miles. And for those I need a good plodding beat. My go-to is The Strokes (specifically the album Is This It). If I'm feeling a bit on the poky side and just want to relax, Bob Marley or Queen. And if I want to do a short, quick run...top 100 music all the way. Beyonce, Britney, Eminem, Lady Gaga. All music I'd NEVER listen to if I wasn't running. BUT, it gets the job done. hahaha :)

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    1. kikiMay 31, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      oops, i just posted as my hubby...didn't realize that he was logged in to my computer :) LOL

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    2. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 10:56 PM

      LOL, indeed.

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  16. ShannonMay 31, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Kate Bush "Running up that Hill"
    Kanye West "All of the Lights"
    Karmin "Look at me Now"
    Gnarls Barkley "Crazy"
    MIA
    Busta Rhymes "Gimme Some More"

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    1. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 12:14 PM

      Shannon is right about all of this.

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  17. C.V.B.May 31, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    First of all get Spotify on your phone, Pandora is archaic. Secondly listen to DWNTWN.

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    1. C.V.B.May 31, 2013 at 9:42 AM

      ooh also... Swedish House Mafia and Robyn (clearly), and Charli XCX, A$ap's Fuckin' Problems is also awesome to run to.

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    2. esbMay 31, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      I don't fuck with spotify.

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    3. JuliaMay 31, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      I like Rdio pretty well. WAY less invasive and pushy about social media; you don't have to use a facebook account as you do with spotify.

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    4. C.V.B.May 31, 2013 at 11:24 AM

      I like it.

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    5. jenMay 31, 2013 at 11:27 AM

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    6. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM

      Spotify and Pandora serve totally different purposes. I use them both: Spotify to find specific stuff, Pandora for discovery... which is still a million times better at that than Spotify Radio, so not at all archaic in my book. I should probs try out Rdio as a Spotify alternative because yeah, that facebook shit is annoying.

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    7. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 5:04 AM

      Songza... better than both Spotify and Pandora

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  18. theboojerMay 31, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    runningmixes.com

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  19. AGMay 31, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I'm all about the Slits when I need to get pumped up. Sometimes a little Motorhead. When I work out, I want to be reminded that NO ONE CAN FUCK WITH ME.

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  20. theboojerMay 31, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    runningmixes.com has all sorts of FREE downloads.

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  21. StefMay 31, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Teddybears - Different Sound is my greatest gym jam of the moment.

    Teddybears - Automatic Lover, although this one is a bit slower

    Kid Cudi - Dat New New, Viking remix. Kid Cudi isn't really my... style... but this remix is great. Give it a chance to the 1 min mark.

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  22. meMay 31, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I'm all about Girl Talk for working out, either "All Day" or "Feed the Animals" albums. You can kind of zone in and out of listening and tracks always seem to pick up and kick ass right when you need it.

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    1. Hillary SchusterJune 2, 2013 at 4:35 PM

      Yep. I was going to recommend Girl Talk, too. Love. Night Ripper is my favorite, though, I think.

      I'd have to go look up my old work out mix but I know my favorite specific song is "The New Workout Plan" from Kanye's College Dropout album.

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  23. AnnaMay 31, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Janelle Monae "ArchAndroid", the whole album in order. Especially
    "Dance or Die"

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    1. erjeyaMay 31, 2013 at 10:53 AM

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    2. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 10:53 AM

      Ooo! I know the violinist in this group. Definitely.
      -Anon from 8:44

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    3. erjeyaMay 31, 2013 at 10:54 AM

      I'm so glad someone mentioned Monáe. If only for her potential import to #pantsweek, tuxedos, women who like to wear men's clothes, best woman...

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    4. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Or maybe her actual musical and performance talent. In addition to just her looks and style? Cuz that woman deserves respect beyond #panstweek.

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    5. erjeyaMay 31, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      Well, yeah, she's killer—so talented in myriad ways. I mentioned those tags in particular because they are categories of interest on this blog.

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    6. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 1:39 PM

      Oh hah. Totally missed that. Foot->mouth.

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    7. erjeyaMay 31, 2013 at 3:50 PM

      Oh, it's cool. It did seem kind of diminishing.

      Sorry for being so fucking civil, ESB.

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  24. SaraMay 31, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    The Knife, Ladyhawke, and in the other direction, JD McPherson.

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  25. RachelMay 31, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I've been too lazy to make any new running mixes so I've been using the Pandora stations instead. Their Pop and Hip Hop Power Workout station usually pulls through for me.

    But now I'm taking notes and resolving to be more pro-active.

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    1. meMay 31, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      Yes to the Pop and Hip Hop workout station on Pandora. Sometimes gets a little repetative but depends on how frequently you run.

      They also have a Rap Strength Training station if you're in less of a "fun run" mood and more of a "I'm going to break the concrete with my angry feet" run.

      Last Pandora station I think eveyone should have for working out/life in general: Beyonce.

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  26. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    The new charli xcx and Justin Timberlake are both fantastic for running, particularly the JT tracks featuring and produced by Timbaland (Don't Hold the Wall, Tunnel Vision).

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  27. JessMay 31, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Spotify. The Tunigo app has great curated playlists for everything from the hyper-specific "Running High Tempo > 140 bpm" to "Cool Indie Runnings."

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  28. Amanda MMay 31, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Three songs that I can put on repeat during long runs to keep me moving:
    'Lose Yourself' - Eminem
    'Jesus Walks' - Kanye
    'Don't Tread' - Clint Dempsey

    I also enjoy 'Girls' by Beyonce, 'Golddigger' by Kanye and 'Country must be country wide' (if you don't mind a little country).

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  29. malociraptorMay 31, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Ghostly Discovery!!!

    it sells itself.

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  30. laurenMay 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    you didn't ask, but i watch old episodes of charmed while i run, and they are amazing.

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    1. esbMay 31, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      might not work so well on the STREET

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    2. laurenMay 31, 2013 at 12:04 PM

      running through parts of brooklyn is like watching old episodes of charmed.

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    3. 17 beats.June 3, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      ^^ IF ONLY.

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  31. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Girl Talk!

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    1. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

      GIRL TALK is the BEST! Got me through my Marathon. never bored. also Norweigan Recycling

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  32. MeganMay 31, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    The Girl Talk album ALL DAY! I listen to it on almost every run and havent gotten sick of it yet!

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  33. unfounddoorMay 31, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Because I am pretty fucking literal, my first song is always Springsteen, Born to Run - I hate that moment when you leave the house and have to casually move from a walk to a run and something about the self-mockery helps me through that first awkward block and a half, like I'm in on my own joke.

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    1. unfounddoorMay 31, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      and as well as good shoes (and a sports bra) investing in fancy running leggings with crotch ventilation (?) is a gamechanger.

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    2. StefanieMay 31, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      I use Queen - Don't Stop Me Now for a very literal inspirational start to my workouts

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  34. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    MIA's first album, Arular is a running must + her new-ish track Bad Girls. Also Justice's Cross.

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  35. EvieMay 31, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I took these from my Bitchface playlist, but that's how I look when I run, so:

    Fix up, Look Sharp - Dizzee Rascal
    Lose Control - Missy Elliott
    Hate on Me - Jill Scott

    More fun, less bitchface:
    The entire Safari Disco Club album by Yelle. Over and over.

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  36. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I probably run slower than most folks, so these might be a tad too mellow beat-wise:

    Creator by Santigold
    What You Need by INXS
    Cissy Strut by The Meters
    Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club
    Goin' Up the Country by Canned Heat
    I Need A Man by The Eurythmics
    I'll Be Around (Club Remix) by Cee-Lo & Timbaland
    Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See by Busta
    Shake It Out by Florence and the Machine
    Stone Rollin' by Raphael Saadiq
    Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles

    Also, way to go with the running!!

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  37. sofia.rompsMay 31, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Everything Azealia Banks.

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  38. sofia.rompsMay 31, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Also the Rye Rye remix of Robyn's Never will be mine. Catchiest thing evar.

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    1. EvieMay 31, 2013 at 2:53 PM

      Oh man, I completely overlooked Robyn. This is fantastic.

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  39. My Love Wedding RingMay 31, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    I admit it is pretty random (and ancient) but somehow Queen's "I want to ride my bicycle" is my go to tune when I need help up a hill...I'm sure Freud would have had a field day with that one. So love your running trainers!!

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  40. MiriamMay 31, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I love the Marnie Stern album This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It and She Is It and It Is It and That Is That. Usually use it as wake-the-fuck-up music, but it'd probably pump you up for a run, too.

    Like others have mentioned, Robyn & LCD Soundsystem, especially Sound of Silver.

    I've been weirdly into kpop lately, despite speaking zero Korean. "I Am the Best" by 2NE1 is an awesome song for running.

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  41. MeaghanMay 31, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I'm maybe a weirdo here, but I actually prefer to listen to more chill music when I'm running - I run fairly long distances (for me, anyways) so I find if I have music that's too pumped up, I just burn myself out. So I run a lot to Yeasayer, Bon Iver, Broken Bells, Iron and Wine, and the Acorn.

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  42. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    I like the free Indie Soup Runner podcast.

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  43. LauraJune 1, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Songza has a couple of fun workout/runningmixes

    It helps to have variety.

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  44. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Ugh. I'm hoping my anon comment might cancel out the two above me.

    I prefer podcasts (TAL, Risk, Snap Judgment, Radiolab, Smart People, god that list makes me sound insufferable) but before I figured out that the music's beat messed with my rhythm I kept Moving Units, The Stooges, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beck, The Detroit Cobras and Block Party in pretty constant rotation.

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  45. HannahJune 2, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Marina and the Diamonds always pump me up. Also, Sahara Hotnights have a good number of up temp running ones (Hot Night Crash and Who Do You Dance For?). And Robyn, Crash and Burn Girl in particular makes me work out harder.

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  46. kjJune 2, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Laura Mvula's "Sing to the Moon"

    It's not consistently fast paced--although it has moments "Green Garden" has a nice beat--but the album is SO good, and surprising lyrics like "She don't stop; she don't stop" in "She" are definitely running appropriate. I've run to the album a handful of times.

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  47. LacyJune 2, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Beth Ditto's I wrote the book! I wish there was a whole record of this sound from her...

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  48. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    these are all so embarrassing so turning on the anon...
    but ke$ha gets me GOING GOING
    david guetta - every chance we get we run (literal pick), in my head, i'm a machine, turn me on, who's that chick
    call me on broken glass - the annie lennox/cary rae j mashup
    chris brown - beautiful people
    calvin harris - feel so close
    macklemore and ryan lewis - can't hold us
    anything alphabeat
    and yeah.. ROBYN

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  49. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I'd like to ditto whoever said to get a Spotify subscript on your phone- I run 30-60 miles/week and this is how I get by. Currents on my run list are Ellie Goulding, My Morning Jacket, and oddly enough the new Fall Out Boy album. You can't go wrong with anything Yeah Yeah Yeahs, either.

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  50. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Gotta Gettaway, Stiff Little Fingers is the opening song on my playlist
    Don't Upset the Rhythm, Wild Young Hearts
    Robyn, as suggested by a bunch of others
    Also the Scream 4 soundtrack (I know) has a bunch of songs that I like to run to, including Bad Karma, Something to Die For, and Run for Your Life.

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  51. angelaJune 3, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Matt and Kim!

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  52. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I like to listen to M.I.A. while I run!

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  53. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Just listen to anything that's over 180 beats per minute. That's your basic running tempo. That way you can listen to WHATEVER songs strike your fancy. Personally, I run to a lot of New Wave 80's music because #1- It's ridiculous, and #2- Most songs fall within 180 bpm or faster. And I believe you can even do an itunes search for songs that fall within that tempo range. Welcome to the running club!

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    1. esbJune 3, 2013 at 3:04 PM

      Thank you for confirming that it just DOESN'T WORK if the beat isn't fast enough.

      Billy Idol got me through on Saturday, and I am not ashamed.


      <3

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  54. 17 beats.June 3, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    the lower dens. they get me into a meditative groove -- i forget what i'm doing and then somehow it's done.

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    1. 17 beats.June 3, 2013 at 3:12 PM

      you've prob heard but in case you haven't ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO9SnF1_sMQ

      i know i know. ugly link.

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    2. 17 beats.June 3, 2013 at 6:26 PM

      also if you wanna kick it old school, the Run Lola Run soundtrack works wonders.

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  55. DanielleJune 4, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    I didn't see one mention of Daft Punk? Any album, except maybe the newest one...jury is still out.

    Daft Punk
    The White Stripes

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  56. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Agh I can't believe no one has mentioned this! The whole album TREATS by Sleigh Bells. Just make sure your headphones aren't on too loud before you hit play and then be prepared to destroy pavement and punch air while you run.

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  57. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    This American Life Podcast. Yes.

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  58. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    That depends on the music you like. I'm a huge fan of mixes when I run. Lately this Boiler Room set is just lighting my life on fire. Brenmar and DJ Mike Q back to back. You'll need to sign into Soundcloud to download but that's easily done with Facebook or Google.

    I'm also really into basically any mix put out by Dis Magazine. I still return to this Kilbourne mix, which gives major dilated pupil 90s happy house (turns out that's a seriously fun genre to revisit) realness.

    Also, the new Zebra Katz mixtape is out and it is gorgeous and plush and dark and sexy and fierce and EVERYTHING. CANNOT recommend it more highly.

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  59. BelleJune 5, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Fitradio (I think there's an app) has a few running stations. "Electric Run Radio" and "10K/5K Run" plus lots of other playlists.

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  60. StephJune 6, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    I've been really into Parov Stelar on my runs lately. Many tracks on the Princess album. Here's a taste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fkOqXAHLKQ

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  61. OwlissaJune 11, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I can't believe nobody's said Apocalypso by The Presets. That album is a start to finish workout.

    Also HEALTH//DISCO, and Cross by Justice.

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  62. RobJune 14, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    This isn't what you want to hear, but I'll say it anyway. Try running without music. It is very freeing.

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  63. MichelleJuly 11, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Die Antwoord (Baby's on fire), Dragonette (Fixin' to thrill), Girls (Lust for life), M83's Midnight City, Zeus (Kindergarten) and Dum Dum Girls (In my head) are all working for me right now, along with the usual top 100 nonsense.

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