Lets talk music.
I don't always run with music, but when I do it's a great pick me up. With some songs I get into a comfortable rhythm that feels like I could run forever. With other songs, I can't help but push myself a little bit harder and a little bit faster for the length of the song.
That brings me to this song, Motley Crue's Kickstart My Heart. Why this song in particular?
- I'm still surprised a Motely Crue song is on my iPod,
- It never fails to motivate me to push harder or run faster and
- It is a running song only. I never listen to it otherwise. If it comes on the radio I change the station. Typically, it's way out of my music comfort zone.
Do you have a running-only song? A song that would typically be considered out of your comfort zone. What is your favorite go to song that motivates you to run just a little bit harder? If you don't run with music what motivates you to push harder just for a few mintues?
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Jill, I love that you have Motley Crue on your iPod. I have it on mine too, but like you, I mostly skip it. I find myself running to Rap music, which is probably not what I would put on if I was just hanging around the house. It is peppy and for some reason the beat just matches my stride perfectly.
Posted by: Kyria | August 26, 2011 at 08:25 AM
I have put songs on my iPod because I wanted them for when I run, thinking they will help me, but I also listen to them if I'm not running and just listening to my iPod. I love Fitness Friday and I'm so glad you host it! Thanks.
Posted by: Michelle S. | August 26, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Right now my song of the week is Friday Night by Katy Perry... Such a fun beat! I have to have music, or it's not as fun.
Posted by: Michelle Phillips | August 26, 2011 at 09:33 AM
True confession time. My Pandora radio has a Lady Gaga station. I would never buy her songs or listen to them at any other time - they just aren't me. But for running they seem just right, Go figure.
Posted by: Amy | August 26, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I don't listen to music while I run - but I do sing sometimes!
I like to be fully aware of what is going on around me as I mostly run in urban areas and on trails - a girl has to be safe.
Posted by: Elle @ We can begin to feed... | August 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM
I have a really wide array of songs on my ipod for running - with lots that I usually don't listen to unless I am running! I am not usually into pop music but I have a lot of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Kesha. Ack!
I am a new follower and a new fitness friday user. What a great idea!
Posted by: Rachel | August 26, 2011 at 11:34 AM
I 100% understand about a running only song. I call mine my "power up" song. Like you, its not something I would normally listen to, but man is it awesome for running.
Through the Fire and Flames by DragonForce
Posted by: Lisa J | August 26, 2011 at 11:53 AM
I'm a new follower and 1st time to the blog hop. Sounds weird but my 3 songs that get me fired up: 1. Blame It (on the Alcohol)-Jamie Foxx, Simply the Best-Tina Turner, Apple Bottom Jeans song-Flo Rida.
Songs that I just love running to: Raise your Glass-Pink, Party in the USA-Miley Cyrus,
All of them are now considered "old" but I can let my mind go and just sing along with all of these songs.
Posted by: April | August 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I have a totally array of songs but really Kayne Wests song, All of the Lights really gets me going and Regina Specktor/Ben Folds You Dont Know Me At, totally different but totally work for me!
Posted by: Courtney | August 26, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Well, Jill, I don't run (yet...), but when I'm on the ARC trainer or in the spinning studio anything Gaga gets me going these days! I'm also partial to Pink while lifting weights; something about her bad-girlness that makes me want to lift heavier and heavier!
Posted by: Tamara (fitknitchick) | August 26, 2011 at 03:55 PM
ahhhh!!! so many people have linked up! i love how popular this friday blog hop is getting...I have found so many awesome blogs through this :) I am sad though because I have been totally out of it this week and forgot about the link-up till I started reading posts! I promise to remember to link up again next week! thanks for hosting!
I usually love music with my runs...sometimes I don't but I usually love a lot of rap or just upbeat songs...pretty much anything that will get me excited. haha. not all of them are ones i listen to on a regular basis though!
Posted by: Julia | August 26, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Julia you're killin' me LOL You forget to link up and I forget to remind you! Link up late or next week :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Hi Tamara. Yet is the key word :)
Love Gaga and Pink but unlike Motley Crue I listen to both of them all the time.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 07:08 PM
Hi Courtney. Great selection of songs.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Hi and Welcome to FF April! Flo RIda and I'm almost too embarrassed to admit, Miley Cyrus are both on my running playlist. Love Raise Your Glass! Hope you'll link up with FF again :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Hi and welcome Rachel! I'm fans of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Kesha. Mostly for running or when I'm driving to a race or run I play it really loud and sing. Music just works with running :)
I hope you'll link up with us again!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 07:15 PM
You're right Elle. Some of my running routes are No iPods Allowed. You have to stay safe.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 07:17 PM
Hi Amy!
I'm a Gaga fan anytime. Her songs are great to listen to really loud while driving to a race or run.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 07:18 PM
When I need a little extra kick I like the song Uprising by Muse. The rest of the time I just listen to anything that I downloaded recently. I don't get to listen to my music much, I'm usually listen to Kids Place Live in the car. ;)
Posted by: MonicaB | August 26, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Uprising is a good running song MonicaB. I haven't listened to it in a while. Maybe it's time to put it back on the running playlist.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | August 26, 2011 at 09:31 PM