Power Running Songs

As promised, my Staten Island Half Playlist.  The actual playlist is 2.6 hours long, and I only listened to about an hour of it on race day, but there are a lot of great songs.  I will divide and  annotate this playlist slightly in attempt to make some sense out of the chaos.  In addition to giving you 2.6 hours of workout goodness, I listed my favorite power running songs of all time at the bottom (linking to youtube videos).  The list is not the end all be all, but it’s a great collection IMO.

Where do I find music?  My friends are definitely huge contributors!

This playlist is special because of all the people who contributed to it.

Dori:

All amazing songs.

Frankie

A lot of these he burned for me just before the race, so I have only listened once or twice.  But clear favorites:  Memories, Bang Pop, Something Good Can Work.  Pumped Up Kicks is really growing on me.  While it’s not on the playlist, he also really likes Prime of Your Life.

Gena

So when I uploaded this album, I didn’t know who it was, but I knew it was AWESOME.  It’s a lot like girl talk aka AMAZING.  After some googling, I found out it was E-603—you can download his two albums for free, link below.

If you love mashups, here are some links for you.

• A great list of artists similar to girl talk.
• 8 Best  Mashup Artist Who Aren’t Girl Talk (cause he is clearly number 1)
• Mash Up Guidebook

Those referenced above included

1. E-603 (who will keep body and soul together until Gillis finally releases a new album)
2. Super Mash Bros
3. The Hood Internet
4. Easter Egg
5. Speaky
6. Dj Earworm

Other shout outs:

Rachel for “If You’re Wondering if I Want You to.”

Kath for Till I Collapse

Caitlyn for B.o.B.

The complete half marathon playlist.

CURRENT AND LONG TIME FAVORITE POWER RUNNING SONGS

Beggin This one just has a great.  You’ll want to sign out loud.

Move Your Feet. Does this really need explanation?

Son’s Gonna Rise. Key words: in a mile you’ll be feeling fine.

Learning to Fly.  It’s just inspirational

Ain’t Nothing Wrong with That.  It will put a smile on your face.

For the Girl. If it’s good enough for Kara Goucher, it’s good enough for me.

You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid. Again the words say it all, but this one is also crazy fast..hard core :)!

Shake a Fist. Kind of intense, I like it.

The Reeling. This song builds well, and you can zone out and enjoy it at the same time.

Little Secrets.  God, I love this song. It builds well. You’ll be feeling, Higher and Higher and Higher.

Rock What You Got.  Key words: don’t ever let them make you stop.

Untouched.  This one really gets the adrenaline going.

Winner. Cause you are.

Remedy. I love Little Boots, this is a good one.

Eye of the Tiger.  One song works for most.

Stronger.  This song got me through my first marathon.

B.o. B. Best sprint song ever.  I always finish races to this.

Best of Me.  Don’t let the road get the best of you.

‘Til I Collapse.  Not a bad mantra