My Top 10 Running Songs This Summer

I do most of my personally selected music listening when I'm running.  Although I have a long commute, I tend to listen to the radio during the drive, which means I'm 

(a) very familiar with all the NPR correspondents (MEEEE-chele Norris.  Ha.)

(b) completely up to date on Top 40 (fun game to play next time you hear Maroon 5's "Payphone": notice that every single lyric is a cliche!)

(c) constantly having a love/hate relationship with Ryan's Roses (it's so dumb!  but it's so great!  but it's so dumb.  verdict: it's dumb.)

Whenever I'm getting geared up for an event, I take it as a good excuse to buy music on iTunes.  (Oh, and I'll consider a 5k or an upcoming "long-ish run" with a friend an event.  Any reason to buy new tunes.)

Here are 10 songs that were firing me up while getting ready for (and running) Hood to Coast:

Heartbreaker (feat. John Legend) - MSTRKRFT   

Aaaaaah... this beat is so great for exercising and getting fired up!  Purchase now!

Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) - Looking Glass  

 It's just so peppy.  I can hardly stand it!  (Except I totally can stand it, because I love it!)

I Would Do Anything for You - Foster the People  

This whole album is really good.  Fun fact: I went to their concert last fall and was probably the oldest person there.

Song Away - Hockey

In business school, we had a "Mix Tape Club" where you would make mix CDs for a group of people.  (Wow.  After typing that sentence, I realize that really didn't need an explanation.)  Anyway, someone put this song on one of my CDs, and I got totally hooked on this band.

I Can Change - LCD Soundsystem

Thanks, Jen for recommending this on your running music post!

 

Anna Sun - Walk the Moon

This reminds me of The Killer's first album, in a good way.  (I never thought I was a Killers fan, but the one time I went to Coachella for one day, The Killers were the headliners (sort of lame, right?) and that one song with that part "I've got soul but I'm not a soldier"?  Well, I got really into it.  The end.)

Lose Yourself - Eminem

Question: Why didn't I own this until last week?
Answer: I don't even know!!!

Settle Down - No Doubt

Welcome back, you guys!  And with a nice Afro-vibe this time.  Also lovin' on Gwen, especially recently for saying there's no secret/trick to being fit -- you just exercise hard and diet every single day.  Ha.

Superbass - Nicki Minaj

This is my jam.  If you want to watch me rap it, JUST ASK!  I am super happy to oblige!

 

Power - Kanye West

This. Is. The. Sh*t.  Especially when you're tired and need some motivation. 

 

What are jamming on lately?  Always looking for recs!