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24.6 days of music

My Bean had a bad dream and woke up at 5 am this morning. Since she decided not to go back to sleep, I am very tired and can't remember any of the interesting things I thought to blog about during my run yesterday.

So instead, I am going to share my current running playlist with you. I'm also going to ask you to share your favorite running tunes with me. I need some new tunes for my race next Saturday. I even have an incentive to get you to take the time to leave a comment. The incentive? A $10 iTunes gift card. Here's how you can win it:



  • Everyone who gives me a song suggestion will get an entry to win.

  • Anyone who suggests a song that I actually download will get a second entry.

  • And anyone who suggests a song that I already own but isn't on my playlist already will get a third entry.

  • Blog, tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway and you will get an extra entry as well (be sure to let me know you did this one in another comment).


Now to give you an idea of the kind of music I like, here are most of the songs on my current running playlist.



  • My Body -Young The Giant

  • Dog Days are Over - Florence + The Machine

  • Misery - Maroon 5

  • All Summer Long -Kid Rock

  • Born This Way - Lady Gaga

  • Raise Your Glass - P!nk

  • Tonight - Enrique Iglesias

  • What the Hell - Avril Lavigne

  • Grenade - Bruno Mars

  • Forget You - Cee Lo Green

  • Sing - My Chemical Romance

  • Animal - Neon Trees

  • Billionaire - Glee Cast

  • In My Head - Jason Derulo

  • New in Town - Little Boots

  • So What - P!nk

  • Bulletproof - La Roux

  • I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas

  • Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz

  • Use Your Love - Katy Perry

  • E.T. - Katy Perry

  • Tik Tok - Ke$ha

  • We R Who We R - Ke$ha

  • Where the Street Have No Name - U2

  • Something That I Want - Grace Potter


Don't let this limit you too much. It's mostly just the songs I've purchased in the past few months because I've been too lazy to go through the 24.6 days of music in my iTunes library.


Giveaway winner will be selected by Random.org and announced Thursday, June 9th.

Comments

  1. I mostly just listen to AC/DC and the like when I'm running. So I'll suggest Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap :)

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  2. Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis

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  3. Hyper Enough by Superchunk (my theme song)

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  4. ABC-Jackson Five
    Man in the Mirror- MJ
    Like a Prayer- Madonna
    Rolling in the Deep- Adele

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  5. Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim (love this song while running!)

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  6. Great playlist!

    More - Usher
    Rolling in the Deep - Adele
    Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
    S&M - Rihanna
    Remember the Name - Fort Minor

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  7. Walk - Foo Fighters

    I know it doesn't really 'fit' with your list, but give it a try - great running song.

    I'd pick a U2 song as a suggestion that you own but isn't on your playlist, but that's just too easy.

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  8. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO. (Watch the music video too!)

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  9. this is such a great idea!!

    my current running favorites are
    -good life by one republic
    -pumped up kicks by foster the people
    -moneygrabber by fitz and the tantrums

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  10. I like a HUGE variety of music! But my absolute favorite which doesn't even come close to resembling your playlist (but I do have some of you picks) is music by a little known new age pianist: Jon Schmidt.
    His latest Michael meets Mozart is FANTASTIC for running! Other fav's of his: Waterfall, Love Story meets Love Story, ROCKmaninoff, All of Me..and I could go on and on.
    His music is intense and makes you feel like Superman (okay superwoman) and gets me through tough climbs, fatigue etc..
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR94NDIfGmA&feature=youtu.be

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  11. Those songs all sound good to listen to!

    Usher - More (Jimmy Joker remix) seems to be a great song to workout to

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  12. Kid Rock - Born Free
    Jennifer Lopez- on the floor
    katy perry - fireworks.
    Pink - Perfect

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  13. My 2 favorites are..

    Run This Town - JayZ, Kanye & Rihanna
    and
    Till I Collapse - Eminem

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  14. Crawl by Chris Brown
    The Climb by Miley Cyrus
    Both great running songs.

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  15. I like a variety of music styles on my running playlist..one of my current favorites is Salsa de Noche by the Gypsy Kings...it is flamenco style guitar is fabulously inspiring! CHeck it out

    I also like Pressure by Billy Joel

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  16. At the moment I am listening again the hard rock of the AcDc, my favorite:
    - Whole lotta Rosie
    - Hell's bells
    - Shoot to thrill
    - Razor's edge

    ...and I love the gothic rock (Tristania, Sirenia, After Forever, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Beseech ecc.).

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  17. So little U2 for someone who claims to be their biggest fan! Here's some of what I listen to from the band when I run:
    -Last Night On Earth
    -Big Girls Are Best (a little known song from them)
    -Zoo Station
    -Elevation
    -Gone
    -I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight
    -Desert of Our Love
    -Get on your Boots
    -Mysterious Ways (Massive Attack Remix)
    -Discotheque

    At one point, I had 'Numb' on my playlist. But, if it comes on later during the run when I'm tired, it's less than motivational, so I got rid of it.

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  18. Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons
    Ray of Light - Madonna
    Sex on Fire- Kings of Leon
    Save your Scissors - City and Colour (more a cool down song but still awesome)

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  19. Great idea! My favorite recent discovery for pumped-up running is the band MuteMath. Try "Spotlight" and "Electrify". They have awesome quick driving beats, great for keeping me on pace.

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  20. Bleed American and The MIddle by Jimmy Eat World
    Holiday by Green Day
    Any Way You Want It by Journey

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  21. I really love BLOW my Ke$ha. Also, your comment on my post about the girl with the baby squirrel killed me! hahaha.

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  22. We've got similar taste! Here's some new ones to try.

    Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are
    Duffy - Mercy
    Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me
    Glee Cast - River Deep, Mountain High
    Kelly Clarkson - Whyyawannabringmedown
    The Kills - Sour Sherry
    Michael Franti - Say Hey (I Love You)
    Pitbull - Hey Baby
    Plain White T's - Rhythm of Love
    Train - Hey Soul Sister
    Rusted Root - You Can't Always Get What You Want
    and
    Virtual Reality

    Gonna have to still some from your list as well!

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  23. Gotcha linked up on my blog.
    www.imafitnessjunky.blogspot.com

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  24. This may sound crazy, but you really should try "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root. It came on Pandora while I was running my first marathon and it was incredible. It has a catchy (tribal) sound that just pushes you to move your feet. And the lyrics are awesome running lyrics, too!

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  25. Just can't get enough...Black eye peas. Love running to it!

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  26. Fun contest!

    Bang Pop - Free Energy
    Borderline/Open Your Heart - Glee
    Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
    Get Some - Lykke Li
    Something to Die for - The Sounds
    Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads

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  27. Metallica - And Justice for all Album
    Metallica - Fade to Black (off of ride the lightning)
    Metallica - Black Album (includes Nothing Else Matters, Enter Sandman, Unforgiven)
    Tool - (if you like heavy music)AEnima Album

    For lighter fair - Blackmore's Night has a medieval feel that can help with a nice light run on a beautiful day.

    Classic Rock -
    Rolling Stones - Paint it Black
    Led Zepplin - Stairway to heaven.

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  28. I run to a wide variety of stuff, but my number one go to song is Rock 'N Roll by Led Zeppelin.

    Also on my current list:
    I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers (don't make fun! I love it!)
    Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
    Pokerface - Lady Gaga
    My Sharona - The Knack

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  29. Dear ihaverun:

    Give me a chance to be part of your life. I promise we can work through our differences.

    Love,

    Rap

    - check out B.o.B. adventures of bobby ray (edited). Full of fun songs, Kids love it, too.

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  30. I'm all over the place with my music. Here are a few favorites.

    Rio-Hey Marseilles (a good upbeat great song that makes me wish I was in the caribbean) and most of their album is good too
    New Divide-Lincoln Park (when I want some good strong beat)
    Tron Legacy Soundtrack-it's a good mid-race album when you are in your groove.
    Can't go wrong with some U2, Bon Jovi, sprinkle in a little Flogging Molly (just to be a bit on the rebellious Irish side of things)

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  31. Oki doki... you probably will think differently of me after you see this list, but i like the beats..not necessarily the words or context.
    1. My favorite game... Cardigans
    2. Bullet with butterfly wings..smashing pumpkins
    3. Just can't get enough.. Black Eyed Peas
    4.What you waiting for? Gwen Stafani
    5. Sexy Back... Justin T
    6. Hey Ya!.. Outkast
    7. Lose Yourself.. Eminem
    8. I Know you want me.. Pitbull

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  32. Fighter by Christina Aguilera :)

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  34. Edie Brickell, Little Miss S.

    This is first on my ipod, so it always gets extra play. It gets me going though.

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  35. #1st entry: not sure if anyone else suggested this one but "on the FLoor" by JLo would be a good one to have!

    zueblue22 at yahoo dot com

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  36. Some from my current playlist:

    Shipping Up to Boston - Dropkick Murphy's
    Friday - Glee cast
    Love the Way You Lie - Eminem w/ Rhianna
    Stronger - Kanye West
    Uprising - Muse


    Pretty much any Lady Gaga, Dropkick Murphy's or Flogging Molly.

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  37. I might be too late for the contest, but it looks like we have pretty similar tastes. I have a lot of these songs on my playlist too so here's a few last minute suggestions:
    Goody Two Shoes- Adam Ant
    Fighter- Christina Aguilera
    Fergalicious- Fergie
    When I grow up- Pussy Cat Dolls
    That's not my name- The Ting Tings
    Liar- Taking Back Sunday
    All the Right Moves- One Republic
    Telephone ft. Beyonce- Lady Gaga
    Loser- Glee Cast
    500 miles- the Proclaimers

    Good luck on Saturday! I hope to get to finally meet you!

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