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Mar 13, 2011 Post By: Marnie

Marnie's Running Playlist

this may be more than you wanted but these were the ones that stuck out to me as I was going through my music as my favorites for running.


  • I've had E-Pro by Beck on my list for quite some time. I like this song primarily for the beat, which starts from the very beginning. I can't say that I really pay attention to the lyrics on this one.
  • Gotta say my favorite of my MUSE selections would have to be Starlight and Shrinking Universe. Starlight just makes me so happy from the very beginning due to memories of the concerts where it's been performed. I can't help but run faster when a certain part of Shrinking Universe comes on - you will be able to tell which part I mean if you listen to it.
  • This has been on my playlist for a while but was quite appropriate for today's race - I'm Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. I always just picture that I have to keep up with the burly Irish guys that think they're so tough.
  • Really anything by Sleigh Bells will work but I particularly like Riot Rhythm. It totally pumps me up to keep going.
  • This song has been referenced on the blog before but Ali In the Jungle by The Hours is a favorite. How could you not love a song that has the lyrics "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." and "Everybody gets knocked down. How quick are you gonna get up?" Perfect for running.
  • Gotta pull in a more pop song here - this one is quite appropriate up here and it worked today, Singing in the Rain/Umbrella by the Glee Cast. Probably my favorite mashup on the show.
  • I usually put Time (We All Fall Down) by Elizabeth & The Catapult towards the end of my run. I think it is the ticking clock that makes me realize that I need to keep going.
  • Howlin' For You by The Black Keys has such an awesome beat. That's enough.
  • As corny as it sounds, I love Firework by Katy Perry. It is inspiring.
  • I think I've posted this one before but The Climb by Miley Cyrus is the perfect end of a race song. It has made me tear up in a race before. Well done, Miley.
  • Good Life by OneRepublic is great for helping me to just look around and enjoy the run instead of thinking about the time or whatever is hurting. It also reminds me of my European adventures and that is always good. :)
  • A constant for me is Do You Realize?? by The Flaming Lips. He just sounds so convincing.
  • Lost! by Coldplay should be my running anthem. "Just because I'm losing doesn't mean I'm lost. Doesn't mean I'll stop. Doesn't mean I won't cross." One of my mellower picks.
  • A recent favorite is Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars. It came on just as I was crossing the finish line in the Shamrock Run today and it was perfect timing. Makes me feel better when I look at the time. :) 
  • Queen has to be on my list. My two favorites and recommendations for everyone are Don't Stop Me Now and I Want To Break Free. If you've ever seen Shaun of the Dead, you won't be able to help smiling while Don't Stop Me Now is playing. I Want To Break Free is like a battle with my body telling me to stop.
  • While I do love me some Eminem and he is definitely a presence on my list, Kanye West has a significant footprint as well. My two favorites are Stronger ("that that don't kill me can only make me stronger") and Power.
  • The Story by Brandi Carlile has a great build-up and makes me feel like I've been through a lot and this run is part of my story.
  • This is for you, Mike, but it truly is one of my favorites for a run - Welcome Home by Coheed & Cambria. I still can't understand what he is singing most of the time but I love the beat and the melody and everything in this song.


that's it for me. I also concur with Sweet Disposition, Dog Days Are Over and 1901 - excellent choices, Tom.



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  1. Tom

    Thats not fair, I would have loved to put 30 songs on my list. Thanks for doing it, there are some really good ones on there.

  1. Umm, I don't think that is Firework, I like that song Firework. It is the "other song".

    Beck is great, I forgot that. Oh, and thanks for the shout out to Coheed. I'll havre to branch out and learn soem of these newere bands like Muse...ok maybe they are not new but I have ignored them for quite a while.

    Did you check out Circa Survive? You guys have to go see their show if they hit Portland.

  1. Love E-pro. Definitely adding that one. I like the Black Keys in general for training. One Republic reminds me of my trip to Europe - Waking Up was released while I was there, and I was so frustrated that I couldn't download it with the internet at the Hostel Lodi. :)

    Mike - I am making a point to listen to your playlist every once in a while. Aside from the obvious ones I like (New Order, Radiohead), I am determined to 'branch out' and choose one of the others for my playlist.

    Adina

  1. Marnie, I will be more direct. You included "Firework" on your playlist embed but it is actually "I Kissed a Girl" that plays. "Firework" = good running song. "I Kissed a Girl" = sucks, just trying to make money on the homo-curious fad.

    Adina, me too. I think branching out is important in music. Most the time, I figure people like a certain song or artist for a reason. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I can see why they like it but I don't care for it, and sometimes I just end up hating it. But hating it is usually the exception.

  1. Sorry Mike! I didn't even listen to the songs I embedded cause I was trying to do it really fast. Not sure how to take it out without removing all the songs.

  1. @Marnie, You can just adjust your playlist on the playlist.com site and the embed will reflect the change. No need to be sorry, I thought you may be concerned if you knew, and had not understood what I was saying in my first comment.

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