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54 Responses to “Songs to Run To”

1. You guys git the full house theme stuck in my head for 3 days. My wife even caught me humming it in the shower how embarrassing.

   Andy said this on September 22nd, 2009 at 6:35 pm

2. Learn to Breathe By Thousand Foot Crutch

   Corey said this on September 24th, 2009 at 12:59 pm

3. Sad Sad City by Ghostland Observatory, Viens Mallika Sous Le Dome by Delibes as Arranged by Howard, Dashboard or Out of Gas by Modest Mouse, Hey Yea by Outkast, Lady Don’t Tek No by Latyrx, Hang Me Up to Dry by Cold War Kids, 2 Atoms In a Molecule by Noah and the Whale, Sleepyhead by Passion Pit, You Are a Runner and I Am My Father’s Son by Wolf Parade, Sugar Never Tasted So Good by The White Stripes, Lovely Day by Bill Withers, Thriller by Michael Jackson, Top Yourself by The Raconteurs, Corn flake Girl by Tori Amos, The Seed by The Roots, The Moth Podcast

   Ember said this on September 27th, 2009 at 9:00 am

4. Hey guys! I’m only about halfway through your first season right now (I’m a total beginner myself, so I’m really enjoying it.) Anyway, I just wanted to throw out two of my favorite songs to run by:
   “The Gash” by The Flaming Lips &
   “Head On” by The Jesus & Mary Chain

   Keep up the good work, and I can’t wait to get caught up on the podcasts!

   Shell said this on September 30th, 2009 at 5:02 am

5. “Level” by The Raconteurs
   “Aerials” by System of a Down
   “Rise Against” by POD
   “Schism” by Tool
   “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes

   Tyler said this on September 30th, 2009 at 4:10 pm

6. Just tuned in this season. Love your work! I listen while I paint the inside of my parent’s house. I’m training to run a double marathon in January called “The Goofy Challenge” @ Disney in Florida. 1st day run a half marathon: 13.1mi, 2nd day run a full marathon: 26.2mi. Gotta be goofy to do it. Two great songs for driving your feet with speed are: Jai Ho/Slumdog Millionaire and Boom Boom Pow/Black Eyed Peas.

   Tish said this on October 2nd, 2009 at 1:46 pm

7. I have a lot of songs that I love to run to but my current favorite is I am Free by the Newsboys. It has a great beat and I love it when it gets to the part that says “I am free to run….”

   Jorie said this on October 26th, 2009 at 7:30 am

8. I love the podcast. Listening for the big reveal right now actually!

   My favorite song to run to is Huddle Formation by The Go! Team. If I need a lift on the last part of my run it’s the best song, like cheerleaders singing to me.

   Diana said this on October 28th, 2009 at 5:03 pm

9. The podcast is awesome you guys, keep it up. Your accents crack me up (I lived in Manitowoc for a bit).

   lol I almost hate listening because I wish I could join in the conversation.

   Two good songs: “Leapyear” Maria Taylor, “Have You Got It In You?” Imogen Heap

   lenerd said this on October 28th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

10. a few of my favorite songs:

    Violet Hill by Coldplay
    Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
    Angels on the Moon by Thriving Ivory
    

    Brandi said this on November 1st, 2009 at 8:18 pm

11. I just came across another great song to run to. Very uplifting and upbeat. May be one of my top songs now that I came across it again. It is Salvador-You are there. Check it out.

    Don Dennie said this on November 2nd, 2009 at 6:44 am

12. What are the exact names of the podcasts you mentioned in Episode 9? I forgot what they were and figured I could just get them from the show notes but you didn’t list them.

    Eileen said this on November 4th, 2009 at 9:51 am

13. Just added those podcast names (plus a couple extras!) under Episode 9 above! Thanks Eileen!

    admin said this on November 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm

14. My song to run to is an Ivor Cutler track. It gives me motivation when I forget that unless I exercise my ‘Moobs’ (man-boobs) will return! The track is simply called “If your breasts”. p.s. it’s only 8 seconds long!

    Jim Newton said this on November 4th, 2009 at 1:34 pm

15. Lose YOurself – Eminem……hands down the most motivating song out there. The tune, the lyrics, the message. Well….maybe the second most motivating song behind the theme song to Full House.

    bradleyd3 said this on November 8th, 2009 at 6:13 pm

16. Hey Gomers! I make playlists every month to listen to at work, but this month I made a whole playlist of songs to run to, just for you guys! You can download the album at:

    http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K0CCO978

    I hope you get some use out of it on your runs!

    Casey Lou said this on November 8th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

17. What? No Motown/R&B hits? Check these out -
    “Baby I Need Your Loving” – The Four Tops
    “Hit the Road Jack” – Ray Charles
    “Dancing in the Streets” – Martha and the Vandellas
    “I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown
    “walking in Rhythm” – The Blackbyrds

    Alan said this on November 15th, 2009 at 8:46 am

18. One of my favorite upbeat songs is Runaway by Pat McGee Band. The song is a great motivating happy rock song. Awesome harmony, modest but driving beat… great for running. The song title even has ‘run’ in it!

    Love the podcast!

    Craig Parker said this on November 17th, 2009 at 10:28 pm

19. Hey Dudes,

    Why don’t you put together an itunes store imix of your S2R2?

    Gomerman UK said this on November 18th, 2009 at 8:37 am

20. why no jazz? hearing miles and the bad plus in your show mix is what made me stick around. jazz is great for zoning out. my choices:

    - miles, tribute to jack johnson (whole album). long, rockin, varied
    - freddie hubbard, red clay (song) long, varied, great climax in solos

    seth said this on November 24th, 2009 at 10:25 pm

21. Oh so many good ones already mentioned. Here are a few of my fav’s:
    Do Not – John Reuben
    Going the distance – Cake
    Short Skirt Long Jack – Cake
    Sonny Moon – The Cat empire
    Mr Hurricane – BEAST
    Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry
    Wavn’ Flag – K’naan

    Love the podcast guys! Keep it up!

    Bob Villeneuve said this on December 4th, 2009 at 6:26 pm

22. Just about anything by RED.
    Rawkfist – Thousand Foot Crutch
    Into Black – Disciple
    Game On – Disciple
    Live Like We’re Alive – Nevertheless
    Better than Drugs – Skillet
    I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead – The Wedding

    theburnster said this on December 15th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

23. This one is old school, but check out “Welcome to the Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

    Frank said this on December 16th, 2009 at 7:14 am

24. Two very different songs that got me going today:

    “Whenever God Shines His Light” by Van Morrison
    “Heading Out to the Highway” by Judas Priest (great lyrics for running)

    Carla said this on January 5th, 2010 at 10:25 am

25. As the mileage increases I move the following later within my playlist just when I suspect I will be faltering and questioning why I am doing this. They work magic for me. Let me know if they work for you!

    “By Your Side” – Tenth Avenue North
    “Whatever You’re Doing” – Sanctus Real

    and for the Biggest Best Finish Line Tune …..

    “All Along” – Remedy Drive

    Todd said this on January 12th, 2010 at 5:50 am

26. What is the song you play in the background to the introduction to the “songs to run to” segments? The one that starts “never gonna let you go”?

    J said this on January 26th, 2010 at 8:31 am

27. “Forever”-Chris Brown
    “O…Saya” Slumdog Millionaire Sountrack
    “I Know Who I Am” Israel & New Breed
    “Man In the Mirror”-Michael Jackson
    “Motown Philly” Boyz II Men
    “American Dream” Switchfoot
    “Gone” Switchfoot
    “Father, Spirit, Jesus” Casting Crowns

    Emily said this on February 6th, 2010 at 1:17 pm

28. I am enjoying the show guys! Got me running for the first time ever. And I’m telling everyone I know about your show. A while back you mentioned the band Parachute… Just wanted to let everyone know that their whole cd “losing Sleep Deluxe Edition” is on sell for $1.99 on iTunes. It includes “She is Love” with a video… And of course I plugged your show on several of their album reviews… Keep up the good work! I really enjoy the show! Have fun in Atlanta! – @timt97

    Tim said this on February 7th, 2010 at 9:06 pm

29. “Breathe” – Ryan Star
    Any 175-180BPM Podrunner podcast – Perfect cadence for running.

    Karen said this on February 8th, 2010 at 7:50 am

30. “Mo Drums” Entrain
    “CatchaFire” tobyMac
    “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Erich Kunzel Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
    “We Didn’t Start The Fire” Billy Joel
    Your Grace is Enough Chril Tomlin
    Believe RUN LOLA RUN Soundtrack
    Running Two RUN LOLA RUN Soundtrack

    CLK said this on February 16th, 2010 at 2:47 pm

31. Long Black Train – Josh Turner
    Gonna Make you Sweat – C+C Music Factory
    Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

    Jen FA said this on February 16th, 2010 at 5:25 pm

32. Upbeat song to run to: Vampire Weekend – Horchata
    Build Up Song: Stars – Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
    Mellow song: City And Colour -Sleeping Sickness

    T. Hass said this on February 17th, 2010 at 1:38 pm

33. Band: Silversun Pickups
    Songs: Lazy Eye – a smooth song that ebbs and flows, a great one to just zone out and be one with the road.

    Panic Switch – wailing guitars and a solid bass makes this a good upbeat pace song. Not to mention some awesome drum solos that insipire hard core air drumming. I use it to pump myself up for that last couple miles.

    Courtney said this on February 18th, 2010 at 6:22 am

34. Bittersweet symphony-the verve
    shadow of the day-linkin park
    king without a crown-matisyahu
    jerusulum-matisyahu
    learn to fly-foo figheters
    speak-godsmack
    smooth criminal-alien ant farm
    american idiot-green day
    crawling-linkin park
    whats left of the flag-flogging molly
    snow-red hot chilli peppers

    shawn said this on February 24th, 2010 at 7:36 am

35. indestructible- disturbed- a good, fast song to keep you guys motivated

    standing still- DOGFIGHT- a really fun song to run to.

    shadows fall- another hero lost

    seether- walk away from the sun- a nice mellow acoustic song

    seether – fine again – another mellow song

    killswitch engage – arms of sorrow – a song with a powerful
    instrumental riff with a really nice chorus

    i think you guys will really like these songs and enjoy running to them

    from yr aussi fan glen
    happy running !

    Glen said this on March 9th, 2010 at 9:29 pm

36. I love “Move Along” by the American Rejects ( on Lance Armstrong’s playlist);
    “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen; “Pump it” by the Black Eyed Peas; “Fighter” by Christina Aguilara; “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay; “Gives you Hell” by Glee Cast….

    check them out!

    Yune said this on April 17th, 2010 at 12:52 pm

37. Do the evolution – Pearl Jam
    Also I would like to hear what this embarrassing song is.

    Patrick said this on April 22nd, 2010 at 2:38 am

38. Switchfoot, “Hello Hurricane” the whole album begining to end. If you saw them in concert this year, they played the whole album to start the show and it was amazing. Way cool. Keep running.

    Jerry said this on April 25th, 2010 at 5:07 pm

39. Hey guys, new listener. Just listened to all of season two the last couple of days. Love the songs to run to segment. I wrote a blog about songs that I think would be good over at http://runningfromthepast.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/songs-to-run-to/
    A couple that I think have a good beat but also running related or inspirational lyrics:
    Rascal Flatts – Life is a Highway, Kanye West – Stronger, Metallica – Fuel, Journey – Don’t Stop Believing.
    Keep up the good work guys!

    Eric said this on May 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm

40. one of my favs…”Burn for You”, by TobyMac

    Tricia said this on November 28th, 2010 at 7:23 am

41. Hi guys. Great podcast. Half way through your first marathon (season 2). Returning to running after 4 months out. Plantar Fasciitis. Pffff.
    My motivational songs:
    “Extreme Ways” – Moby (Bourne Identity theme)
    “Victory” – PDiddy/Notorious BIG
    “Come with me” – PDiddy again (Godzilla soundtrack!!)
    Many Grace tunes – “Not over yet”, “Hand in Hand” etc
    “Ready to Go” – Republica
    “I got a feeling” Black Eyed Peas
    “Pretender” Foo Fighters
    “Where the Streets…” – U2 live from the Point Depot 1989 New Years Eve, beware though, its a long build and when Bono cuts in I guarantee you will be bustin your lungs!

    Keep up the great work guys, cant wait to see if you get through this marathon, and am happy to see there is another series continuing…
    Tony Jackson (Bristol, UK)

    Tony Jackson said this on February 15th, 2011 at 7:08 am

42. “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas always cracks me up thinking of Will Ferrell singing it on the treadmill in Blades of Glory. Love it!

    Dana said this on March 9th, 2011 at 12:03 pm

43. Hi guys. Hands down best running podcast EVER! Thanks for making me look like a fool on my longs runs as I run around the trail laughing to myself. I probably look like a crazed lunatic, but it works for me. I have two songs I think you’d like if you haven’t heard them already.

    1. No More, No Less by Mercy Me. I’m not a huge fan of christian rock, but this song is awesome. The lyrics are great and the song has a good build to it.

    2. Good Life- One Republic. It just makes me feel good. that’s all.

    Keep it up and happy running!
    Kim from Utah

    Kim Cowart said this on April 4th, 2011 at 1:39 pm

44. The End Titles from the soundtrack for Tron: Legacy by Daft Punk. The whole soundtrack is spectacular but the end titles really get me going when I’m tired.

    Ils said this on April 8th, 2011 at 1:11 pm

45. Heaven Is Counting On You – Ray Boltz

    Tom said this on April 25th, 2011 at 1:10 pm

46. I was putting together a running list and noticed that S2R2 hadn’t been updated for this season on the website. Spent the afternoon listening to S2R2 sections (while doing work), and here ya go:

    Season 3

    Episode 1
    Fan Favorite: I Gotta Feelin’ – Black Eyed Peas
    Anthony: Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
    Stephen: Pour Some Sugar on Me (Let’s Get Rocked also mentioned) – Def Leopard
    (Best Quote: Stephen saying “Pour Some Sugar on Me” very properly)

    Episode 2
    Anthony: Take Me Out – Atomic Tom
    Stephen: White Room – Cream
    (Best Quote: “the album is called “The Cream of Eric Clapton”…)

    Episode 3
    Anthony: O Tenenbaum – Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio
    Stephen: It’s in Every One of Us – John Denver and the Muppets

    Episode 4
    Anthony: Christmas Lights – Coldplay
    Stephen: Star of Wonder – Sara Groves
    Also alluded to, from Home Alone: Setting the Trap
    (Stephen’s Least Favorite Christmas Song: The Christmas Shoes, because it’s “manipulatively sappy”)

    Episode 5
    Anthony: took a mulligan by re-choosing How He Loves Us – David Crowder Band
    Stephen: Dance Anthem of the 80’s – Regina Spector
    (Best Quote: “It’s not ‘I can’t hold on to these regrests,’ but ‘I can’t maintain these regrets.’”)

    Episode 6
    Anthony: Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
    Stephen: If My Heart Was a House – Owl City

    Episode 7
    Anthony: Jupiter Symphony, # 41 in C Major, 4th Movement – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Stephen: New Morning – Alpha Rev
    (Best Quote: “I stood up on my chair and Shazammed it like John Cusak with the boom box”)

    Episode 8
    Anthony: Secrets – OneRepublic
    Stephen: First Train Home (more mainstream), then Hide and Seek – Imogen Heap

    Episode 9
    Anthony: Empire State of Mind – Alicia Keys & Jay Z
    Stephen: Let the Rain – Sara Bareilles

    Episode 10
    Anthony: Do Not Move, Come Awake, & You Are My Joy – David Crowder Band
    Anthony Bonus Song: Jesus Paid it All – Kristian Stanfill
    Stephen: When the Saints – Sara Groves

    Laura said this on April 27th, 2011 at 11:50 am

47. Do you think y’all could hyperlink the songs to the song on youtube? It would make it A LOT easier to listen to them all, especially since I purchase many of them. Not all of course, but some. It’s how I channel my inner gomer when I run…

    Tom said this on May 15th, 2011 at 12:22 pm

48. This might make me a Gomer, but what is the song that is played as the intro for the “Songs To Run To” portion of the podcast on Season 3? I have tried to look it up, and it is driving me nuts!

    Adam said this on May 30th, 2011 at 8:24 am

49. It’s Kings of Leon, Use Somebody. Thanks for listening, Adam!

    admin said this on May 30th, 2011 at 9:01 am

50. Thanks for the help, but that is the intro to the entire podcast. I am looking for the intro song and artist for the S2R2 portion. Listening is a blast. Keep up the good tunes and the good work.

    Adam said this on May 30th, 2011 at 9:54 am

51. Oops! That’s Lonely Nation by Switchfoot.

    admin said this on May 30th, 2011 at 9:58 am

52. Awesome!!!! You are a lifesaver. My insanity shall subside (at least for a while).

    Adam said this on May 30th, 2011 at 11:15 am

53. Just discovered a great running song by mistake. Loser by Beck. Solid beat and makes you want to strut while you run. I give it 5 stars.

    Tom Wilson said this on August 2nd, 2011 at 10:53 am

54. Just a few of my faves, faith-based songs:
    Brother Moon – Gungor….love it
    Set a Fire – Will Reagan & United Pursuit

    I’m waaay behind on the podcast (May), but still loving every minute of it.

    Nicole said this on October 31st, 2011 at 6:59 am