Need recommendation for fast (running) songs

16 years ago

I started running a couple of months ago, and IÂm having difficulty finding running the right music for my iPod. IÂve found fast music helps, even though IÂm not running fast at this point (and may never be fast!)

When I searched online for running playlists, I found the lists were made up by people a lot younger than this 52-year-old. I donÂt enjoy the music if itÂs not familiar to meÂold dogs/new tricks syndrome, I guess. If anyone closer to my age has any recommendations, IÂd appreciate hearing them. IÂll hit iTunes and buy the individual songs.

By the way, I highly recommend the "Couch to 5k" program. It starts out VERY gradually, which is exactly what I needed. ItÂs supposed to be a 2-month program, but IÂm taking 3 months to finish it. I'm running my first 5k next month.

I have the app on my iPhone, but you can also use a stopwatch.

Hugs,

SadieSadie

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nicole__
16 years ago
I run with an ipod, I'm 50. I've currently loaded about 150 songs:
Charmed Life(Mick Jagger), Stevie Nicks, Melissa Ethridge,4 Rusted Horses(Marlyn Manson), Black Betty(Ram Jam),Joshua Tree(U2),Before He Cheats(Carrie Underwood).

If this sounds like what your looking for I can make a longer list... ??
magic_arizona
16 years ago
Try this

Here is a link that might be useful: Treadmill music
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SadieSadie
Original Author
16 years ago
YES! These are all great suggestions. Thanks so much. I just loaded up my ipod.

Scissors, you asked about the "Couch to 5k" program. See the attached link. Hope it helps--I've been so happy with it. As I mentioned, I've had to repeat some of the weeks, but that's perfectly OK with me. Best of luck to you.

Thanks again, everyone.

Hugs,
SadieSadie

Here is a link that might be useful: Couch to 5k
nicole__
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jodi.....that's the same ipod I have. :0) I just started trying to run with it. I used to run with the radio/mp3 player.....I worry I won't hear cars.

Don't gyms have Tv's?
mitchdesj
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I love Couch to 5K, it motivated me to add running spurts when I'm on the treadmill doing fast walking; I've identified a few songs that I run to,

Give me just another Night , Rolling Stones
I drove all night, Celine Dion
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That don't impress me much, Shania Twain

If I were you, I'd go through ITunes and sample the songs that appeal to your tastes, the searching is easy, although it's time consuming.

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