Greetings all. For those of you who listen to music while you run, I'd be interested to hear what's
on your MP3 player. I'm pretty much a beginner as a runner, and I like music that keeps me slogging
along for my 3-4 miles at
12/min mile.

Two quick notes:
(13) If you believe that it's somehow sacrilegous to run with music (as opposed to the lovely sounds
of the chirpy frogs or squirrels or birds or whatever), feel free to express your opinion, but
I'm really looking for actual song suggestions by other "music fiend" runners.
(14) Yes, I know it can be dangerous to run with headphones on. Cars, bicyclists, what-not. Point
stipulated, counselor. Again, feel free to express your opinion, but I'm starting from the
premise that I WILL listen to headphones when I jog, and I'm all about hearing suggestions for
what comes into my ears at that point.

Those two cranky asides aside, here's my current working list. Feel free to scoff, tweak, add on, or
suggest alternatives:

Disease by Matchbox Twenty. Goood beat. Smooth, by Rob Thomas with Santana, would also be a good
analog. They have virtually the same groove.

Body Movin', by the Beastie Boys, from Hello Nasty. Peppy and cute, and the steel drums are
sorta fun.

It's All About the Pentiums, by Weird Al Yankovic. I swear. This is actually a parody of a Puffy
Combs song that I'm not familiar with, but the parody actually has a great rocking guitar riff. And,
as a technologist, the song is just hilarious.

The Way You Liked It, by Adema. I'm not a huge Adema fan, but this song just has a little trippy
beat that I love to run to.

Gel, by Collective Soul. Fabulous, relentless, fast beat, goood guitar groove.

Heavy, by Collective Soul. Same as above, a little slower, very "in the groove".

Living Dead Girl, Rob Zombie. You gotta like Zombie, but this is a GREAT running song for me. You
never really realize how weird his lyrics are until they're blasting in your ears as you concentrate
on your pace. This is a good "end of run" song for me, keeps me going.

More Human Than Human, Rob Zombie. Same thing -- weird but a good driving beat.

Jukebox Hero, Foreigner. This one is on probation (beat's a little slow) but so far it's remained on
the Flash card. I skip it about half the time, though. It's cheesy but can be inspiring in the right
frame of mind.

Nasty Girl, by Vanity Six. (If you're a fan of the Beverly Hills Cop movie, this is the song playing
in the strip-bar scene). It's verrrry early-80's and sort of embarassingly risque, but it's got a
decent beat. Ending is a little slow, though, I often skip after the main verses end.

No No No by Robert Frith. A little plug for a local Houston artist whom I really dig. The album Pon
Tune is available on Amazon, and it's an EXCELLENT disc. Several good running songs, actually.
Check him out.

Insane in the Membrane, by Cypress Hill. Like most of my songs that stay on permanent running
rotation (thus far), this one has a CONSTANT beat throughout. Good with heavy bass in the
'phones, too.

Steve McQueen, by Sheryl Crow. I LOVE this one! Good mid-run pacing (for
me), great song. She's very easy to listen to while running. You're An Original, also by her, same
album, is decent, too.

Maybe Your Baby, by Stevie Wonder. (This song, by the way, in the top three funkiest songs of all
time, ever, on any planet). Its slow pace made me think I wouldn't like it for running, but I
actually love it. It's just sooooo freakin' from-another-planet funky.

Anyway, the list is constantly being revised, and I welcome all suggestions. Thanks for your time.

Marie

Running to music is an absolute must -I don't know how anyone could possibly do long runs - 10 miles
+ - without it. I am stuck in the baby boom generation so these are probably either unknown to most
or just strange - I'm Goin' Home - by Ten Years After - live at Woodstock - absolute kick ass rock
and nice and long at 9 min +: Southern Man by CSN+Y - on the album 4 way street they have a 13
minute version that has a great duelling guitar piece - do not miss this if you like CSN and Y.
Throw some Zep in - Whole Lotta Love and Heartbreaker, and some Crowbar , an old Canadian group with
Oh What a feeling - live and Ask me no questions . Cool down with some Eagles - Peaceful, easy
feeling, desperado, and lyin eyes. CCR is nice too with Susy Q

My whole music collection. Run with an Ipod so can hold about 200 cds on
it. Everything from Metalica, AC/DC and Judas Priest to Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and Trick Pony.

"MBT" <tech@NOSPAMsnupsPLEASE.com> wrote in message
news:ZRKma.520$C9.222587061@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com...
> Greetings all. For those of you who listen to music while you run, I'd be interested to hear
> what's on your MP3 player. I'm pretty much a beginner
as
> a runner, and I like music that keeps me slogging along for my 3-4 miles
at
> 12/min mile.
>
> Two quick notes:
> (1) If you believe that it's somehow sacrilegous to run with music (as opposed to the lovely
> sounds of the chirpy frogs or squirrels or birds or whatever), feel free to express your
> opinion, but I'm really looking for actual song suggestions by other "music fiend" runners.
> (2) Yes, I know it can be dangerous to run with headphones on. Cars, bicyclists, what-not. Point
> stipulated, counselor. Again, feel free to express your opinion, but I'm starting from the
> premise that I WILL listen to headphones when I jog, and I'm all about hearing suggestions for
> what comes into my ears at that point.
>
> Those two cranky asides aside, here's my current working list. Feel free
to
> scoff, tweak, add on, or suggest alternatives:
>
> Disease by Matchbox Twenty. Goood beat. Smooth, by Rob Thomas with Santana, would also be a good
> analog. They have virtually the same
groove.
>
> Body Movin', by the Beastie Boys, from Hello Nasty. Peppy and cute, and
the
> steel drums are sorta fun.
>
> It's All About the Pentiums, by Weird Al Yankovic. I swear. This is actually a parody of a Puffy
> Combs song that I'm not familiar with, but
the
> parody actually has a great rocking guitar riff. And, as a technologist, the song is just
> hilarious.
>
> The Way You Liked It, by Adema. I'm not a huge Adema fan, but this song just has a little trippy
> beat that I love to run to.
>
> Gel, by Collective Soul. Fabulous, relentless, fast beat, goood guitar groove.
>
> Heavy, by Collective Soul. Same as above, a little slower, very "in the groove".
>
> Living Dead Girl, Rob Zombie. You gotta like Zombie, but this is a GREAT running song for me. You
> never really realize how weird his lyrics are until they're blasting in your ears as you
> concentrate on your pace.
This
> is a good "end of run" song for me, keeps me going.
>
> More Human Than Human, Rob Zombie. Same thing -- weird but a good driving beat.
>
> Jukebox Hero, Foreigner. This one is on probation (beat's a little slow) but so far it's remained
> on the Flash card. I skip it about half the
time,
> though. It's cheesy but can be inspiring in the right frame of mind.
>
> Nasty Girl, by Vanity Six. (If you're a fan of the Beverly Hills Cop
movie,
> this is the song playing in the strip-bar scene). It's verrrry early-80's and sort of
> embarassingly risque, but it's got a decent beat. Ending is a little slow, though, I often skip
> after the main verses end.
>
> No No No by Robert Frith. A little plug for a local Houston artist whom I really dig. The album
> Pon Tune is available on Amazon, and it's an EXCELLENT disc. Several good running songs, actually.
> Check him out.
>
> Insane in the Membrane, by Cypress Hill. Like most of my songs that stay
on
> permanent running rotation (thus far), this one has a CONSTANT beat throughout. Good with heavy
> bass in the 'phones, too.
>
> Steve McQueen, by Sheryl Crow. I LOVE this one! Good mid-run pacing (for
> me), great song. She's very easy to listen to while running. You're An Original, also by her, same
> album, is decent, too.
>
> Maybe Your Baby, by Stevie Wonder. (This song, by the way, in the top
three
> funkiest songs of all time, ever, on any planet). Its slow pace made me think I wouldn't like it
> for running, but I actually love it. It's just sooooo freakin' from-another-planet funky.
>
> Anyway, the list is constantly being revised, and I welcome all
suggestions.
> Thanks for your time.
>
> Marie

>Running to music is an absolute must -I don't know how anyone could possibly do long runs - 10
>miles + - without it.

Not true in everyone's case, and this is easy to explain. You see you must have a brain to think of
things to think about while you run, whereas idiots need music.

Bill R.

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I always wondered who bought the crappy music that radio stations try to tell us is great. After
reading your list..........that question has been answered. I can envision Hell having your cd
collection playing 24 hours a day.

No, it's me learning the bagpipes (aka agony bag).

I'll have you begging for his CD collection.

Miss Anne Thrope wrote:
> ...I can envision Hell having your cd collection playing 24 hours a day.

>I always wondered who bought the crappy music that radio stations try to tell us is great. After
>reading your list..........that question has been answered. I can envision Hell having your cd
>collection playing 24 hours a day.

I gotta agree, that whole list sucked.

Bill R.

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OO

Bill, Give me back my Barry Manilow box set, you asshole!