Running Songs

A friend recently asked if I had any motivating running songs that I could pass along. I remember asking the same thing (to nobody in particular) when I was training for various running events. I would google "good running songs" and search iTunes mixes for new stuff... Anyway, I came up with a list for her (I don't think she expected it to be this LONG) and decided I would share here, just in case anyone else was interested. I must mention, that it is a little bit of a weird and varied list. But, they have all been runner tested (over and over). They vary in tempos, too, so some work perfect for a nice jog where you don't want to pay attention to time or pace, and others are great for when you step into your go-fasty shoes!


And if you have any that you can share with me, please do! I am always looking for new tunes! They are in alphabetical order...

1. All Summer Long by Kid Rock
2. Beauty in the World by Macy Gray
3. Bleed it Out by Linkin Park
4. Colorful by Rocco DeLuca
5. Come on Get Higher by Matt Nathanson
6. Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley
7. Crazy in Love by Beyonce
8. Dani California by Red Hot Chili Peppers
9. Dirty Little Thing by Velvet Revolver
10. Ditty by Paperboy
11. Dragula by Rob Zombie
12. Family Affair by Mary J Blige
13. Far Behind Social D
14. First Time by Life House
15. Forever by Chris Brown
16. Fuel by Metallica
17. Gives You Hell by All American Rejects
18. Hey, Soul Sister by Train
19. Holiday by Green Day
20. Hollywood by Collective Soul
21. Honey, Honey from the Mama Mia Soundtrack
22. How Far We’ve Come by Matchbox 20
23. I Love This Town by Bon Jovi
24. I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
25. Juicy by Better than Ezra
26. Just Like This by Limp Bizkit
27. Let’s Get it Started by Black Eyed Peas
28. Nookie by Limp Bizkit
29. Remedy by Seether
30. Rich Girl by Gwen Stefanie
31. Say Hey (I love you) by Michael Franti
32. Snow (Hey Oh) by Red Hot Chili Peppers
33. Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow
34. Starlight by Muse
35. Steady as She Goes by the Raconteurs
36. Story of My Life by Social D
37. Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall
38. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
39. Upside Down by Jack Johnson
40. Viva La Vida by Coldplay
41. Wishlist by Pearl Jam
42. Woman by Wolfmother
43. You and Your Heart by Jack Johnson
44. You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC
45. You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid by the Offspring
46. 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins