Ten Songs in My Running Playlist

Top Ten {Tuesday} Unfortunately my Couch to 5k training program has been suddenly sidelined by major knee pain. I thought if I just rested it for an extra day I’d be fine. Apparently when you are semi-old, it takes quite awhile to recover from  the onset of a repetitive use injury like runners knee (patella-femoral syndrome). I got new shoes and I’ve been icing and taking advil for a week now, just praying for one day of no pain so I can get back out there and try again. I am so determined to get to the point where I can run the whole four mile Run 4 The Children in March.

In the meantime I have been listening to a lot more hip hop and dance music, because that’s just what motivates me when I’m getting the heartrate pumping. So I will share with you ten of my new favorite songs from my running playlist.

1. Dynamite – Taio Cruz. I think you have to have been living under a rock somewhere to have not heard this song. It’s a good one. Gets me dancing.

2. Double Vision – 3OH!3. The premise of this song is a little…off, but it’s not really vulgar and it definitely makes me want to shake my booty. (Yeah, I said it.)

3. The Show Goes On – Lupe Fiasco. I loved this song the minute I heard it. It wasn’t until recently that I realized part of why I love it is probably that is samples Modest Mouse’s Float On, another song I love. I hadn’t even made that connection till I read about it.

4. Wavin’ Flag – K’naan. First heard this song in the trailer for an upcoming Disney movie about baby orphan animals and immediately went home and downloaded it. Inspirational.

5. Don’t Waste Your Life – Lecrae.  Ok so this isn’t really a dance song but it’s lyrically awesome rap that gets me fired up.

6. Raise Your Glass – P!nk. She’s just so fun and hardcore.

7. DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love – Usher. Very dance-able. One of Usher’s better songs, IMHO.

8. Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars. This guy writes some great music. Lotsa major hooks.

9. Down – Jay Sean. I hated seeing this guy sing on The Ellen Show, but this song is seriously catchy. I find myself singing it a lot.

10. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – Shakira. The official song of last year’s World Cup. I’m a sucker for all things South African, including music.

Ok hit me up in the comments with some of your favorite songs to workout to…any genre! How about your favorite songs to dance to?

Author: Sarah

Mom of three. Triathlete.

12 thoughts on “Ten Songs in My Running Playlist”

  1. Sorry to hear about your knee, I hope it’s better by now…

    I have done some work with a company called AudioFuel that make custom made music to be listen to whilst running. The tempo stays the same and there is voice over coaching to keep you going… I find this music very motivational and enjoyable to listen to.

    Take a peek over at http://www.audiofuel.co.uk for more information and a sample of one of their products.

    If you have any queries about this then just e-mail me at guy@audiofuel.co.uk

    I hope AudioFuel will be able to provide you with some good music to listen to while you run…

  2. Sorry to hear about your knee, I hope it’s better by now…

    I have done some work with a company called AudioFuel that make custom made music to be listen to whilst running. The tempo stays the same and there is voice over coaching to keep you going… I find this music very motivational and enjoyable to listen to.

    Take a peek over at http://www.audiofuel.co.uk for more information and a sample of one of their products.

    If you have any queries about this then just e-mail me at guy@audiofuel.co.uk

    I hope AudioFuel will be able to provide you with some good music to listen to while you run…

  3. Long time reader and first time commenter (I think, maybe I forgot) Thanks for the list, I am always looking for good workout music. You should of told everyone to buy 2010 World Cup Dance Tracks. When I was looking up your songs I realized a few are on that album and it is a pretty good mix. My favorite songs is Fighter – Christina Aguilera

  4. Long time reader and first time commenter (I think, maybe I forgot) Thanks for the list, I am always looking for good workout music. You should of told everyone to buy 2010 World Cup Dance Tracks. When I was looking up your songs I realized a few are on that album and it is a pretty good mix. My favorite songs is Fighter – Christina Aguilera

  5. Do you know it actually took me a minute to remember who you ARE? Just not used to the married name yet LOL. I didn’t know about the World Cup Dance Tracks…will have to check that out. Also never heard the Christina song, will check that out too! Thanks girlfriend…luvya and missya!

  6. Do you know it actually took me a minute to remember who you ARE? Just not used to the married name yet LOL. I didn’t know about the World Cup Dance Tracks…will have to check that out. Also never heard the Christina song, will check that out too! Thanks girlfriend…luvya and missya!

  9. Oh yeah, good stuff. I have all those (except of course Forlorn Hope!!). Those are the kind of tunes I would listen to while driving without my kids. LOUDLY. Foo Fighters has always been my long time favorite (seen them play like, six times at least) and Mute Math became a huge fave when I saw them live last year.

  10. Oh yeah, good stuff. I have all those (except of course Forlorn Hope!!). Those are the kind of tunes I would listen to while driving without my kids. LOUDLY. Foo Fighters has always been my long time favorite (seen them play like, six times at least) and Mute Math became a huge fave when I saw them live last year.

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