My Running Playlist

The other day one of my friend's facebook status referenced her wondering what people listen to when they run. My running playlist is actually pretty narrow in genre because, well, I need lots of motivation when I run. Technically, I don't run the whole time. I'm going back through the Couch to 5K program (which I highly recommend) and there is intermittent running and walking. Without further ado, here it is:

Africa--Straight No Chaser

For whatever reason, this song really makes me think of winter-probably because I love Straight No Chaser's Christmas album. Thinking of winter is just what I need to help me stay cool when it is so warm out, even at 6 in the morning.


Airplanes--B.o.B

I start running about a minute into this song and the beat is pretty good at giving me a good running pace. The first section of my run it can be hard to get going, especially if I haven't run in a couple days.


Alejandro--Lady Gaga

Every time I hear this song it takes me back to last summer and makes me think of my grad school friends, Becca and Kisha. Kisha started running last summer so it really makes me think of her and Becca was pretty much obsessed with this song and made us watch the music video more times than I care to admit.


Disturbia--Rihanna

When I first heard this song and several times after I thought she was singing "scurvy love" instead of "disturbia." that makes me laugh. A lot. The song has a good beat all the way through. I really need that because it I run during this whole song.


Firework--Katy Perry

This is probably my favorite song at the moment. It lands right in the middle of my playlist, which is a good pick-me-up to keep me motivated for the second half of my run. I really love this song, although I am not crazy about the album artwork.


Hot N Cold--Katy Perry

If I heard this song on the radio, I would probably keep flipping through stations. But when I'm running, I don't mind at all.


I Do Not Hook Up--Kelly Clarkson

I've got to say I have always liked Kelly Clarkson. That's just all there is to it. this song is actually the last one I run to and it's fast beat really keeps me going. At that point it's about all that keeps me going.


Only Girl in the World--Rihanna

This song is right up there with Katy Perry's Firework. I just love this song. I get to start my cooldown walk about ten second into this song and with any other song I would barely be able to pick up my feet, but with this song I can still walk a pretty fast pace.


Just Dance--Lady Gaga

I end with my good friend, Lady Gaga. I really do love the music she makes. This isn't my favorite Gaga song, but it gets the job done.


This is what I run (and walk) to. After six weeks of running, I have yet to get bored with the songs. I like knowing what to expect. I know when I get to I Do Not Hook Up, I am getting close to the end of running and all I have to do after that is walk home.

So, there it is! When I am running or walking this is what's on my iPod.