On Running Jams

Since the creation of this blog, I've consistently over-shared a LOT of information about myself and my habits, both running and personal. What I've never done though, was talk in depth about the music I listen to when I run (or work out in the gym, as the case is now). I spent 2.5 hours on the elliptical machine at the Longfellow Club in Wayland today while my teammates were out running in the bitter cold, and my tunes were the only thing that got me through this tedius workout, so I decided the topic was blog-worthy.

I always appreciate when other people blog about their favorite running jams, as I often read these lists and think "ooh, good call!" and then add a few songs to my own playlist. So without further ado, I shamelessly present my favorite running music in no particular order (except the first 3, which are easily the top 3). Ahem...

• "Whoomp There It Is" - Tag Team (**Yes, it was mis-labeled as MC Hammer in the version I downloaded a hundred years ago. Serves me right.)
• "Man Eater" - Nelly Furtado
• "Stronger" - Kanye West
• "Lady" - Lenny Kravitz
• "Feedback" - Janet Jackson
• "2nite" - Janet Jackson
• "Any Way You Want It" - Journey
• "See You Again" - Myley Cirus (Yes, I know this one is worth a giant groan, but it's so damn catchy!)
• "La La" - Ashley Simpson (Also worth a groan. Please don't judge.)
• "Tessie" - Dropkick Murphys
• "What It's Like To Be Me" - Britney Spears
• "Jump! Jump!" - Criss Cross
• "Hey Jealousy" - Gin Blossoms
• "If" - Janet Jackson
• "You Shook Me All Night Long" - AC/DC
• "Supermodel" - Jill Sobule
• "Lovestoned" - Justin Timberlake
• "Outta My Head" - Kylie Minogue
• "Break Stuff" - Limp Bizkit (for when I need an angry run)
• "Confessions on a Dance Floor" - Madonna (the entire album, start to finish!)
• "Starry Eyed Surprise" - Paul Oakenfold
• "Nothin' but a Good Time" - Poison
• "Take Your Mama" - Scissor Sisters
• "G Funk Intro" - Snoop Dogg
• "Who Am I" - Snoop Dogg
• "Queen of the Night" - Whitney Houston
• "Toy Soldier" - Britney Spears
• "You're Unbelievable" - EMF
• "Shake That" - Eminem feat. Nate Dogg
• "Holla Back" - Fab
• "Ray of Light" - Madonna
• "Hurts So Good" - John Cougar Mellencamp
• "I Feel Fine" - Riddlin' Kids