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Help- I need your kick ass tunes ( running 5k)

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Pringlemunchers · 07/05/2017 14:18

I have been walk/jogging 5k on the treadmill, for about 2 months. I am about to step out into the real world and really, really need some music. Something that pushes you on? Any recommendations?

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Pringlemunchers · 07/05/2017 21:48

I don't have Spotify, but have been using Deezer, so will definitely make a playlist with these suggestions. There are some great tunes ( most of which I had forgotten about!). Thank you.
I went out for a walk this evening and there were loads of little bugs and dandelions floating in the air. What do you do about not breathing these in? Also, what about water, do you take a bottle with you or go without?

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Wolfiefan · 07/05/2017 21:51

It's a bit nerdy but I like to look at the BPM. I try and get songs that fit my pace. Blush

Pringlemunchers · 07/05/2017 21:51

I also love Queen- Don't stop me now ( I want that , as my funeral song, as I am going of for my cremation :0)

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Pringlemunchers · 07/05/2017 21:53

What bpm do you look for Wolfiefan?

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KatyBerry · 07/05/2017 22:00

New Order - blue monday / 60 miles an hour
black eyed peas & sergio mendes - mas que nada
run dmc - it's like that

Wolfiefan · 07/05/2017 22:04

I'm embarrassed now! I was running but knackered my back. Fast walking is enough for me. Is there a song that suits your pace? Look up the BPM of that. I think the Now That's What I Call Running and the like have the BPM next to the names of the songs.

Pringlemunchers · 07/05/2017 22:14

Oh good idea. I could not say I'm running, my pace is fast walking, breaking in to shuffle skuttle ,here and there.

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MumBod · 14/05/2017 13:44

I run to Beyonce's Lemonade. Nothing like a run accompanied by Queen Bey in kick-ass mode!

"I'm-a keep on running cos a winner don't quit on themselves!'

I may or may not have been singing this as I plodded up the road this morning Blush

IJustLostTheGame · 15/05/2017 12:06

Prodigy is the best. Just don't get carried away with it and run like a winner with your hands above your head shouting 'FUCK THEM AND THEIR LAW'
You will scare the dog walkers Blush

It was my first time running today.
I have a lot to learn.

Ineedagoodusername · 15/05/2017 12:11

Insomnia faithless
Hollaback girl Gwen Stefani
Yeah usher
Want to want me Jason de rula

Ineedagoodusername · 15/05/2017 12:14

Push it salt n peps
Block rocking beats chemical brothers
Titanium David guetta
Hot right now Rita ora
Green light lorde

Reastie · 15/05/2017 15:56

Lots of good ones here. My current fave is 'I want to break free' by queen that's already been mentioned.

My ultimate running track is 'mr blue sky', it's a great pace and never fails to cheer me up and get me faster. Also love eye of the tiger (as in the rocky films).

Michael Jackson also has some great tracks to run to.

FanSpamTastic · 15/05/2017 16:08

Try podrunner - first day to 5k program here

IsThatYouPaul · 16/05/2017 21:09

As well as my My Chemical Romance input (in which I also recommend "I'm not ok"), I also give you...

...Knights of the Round Table by Monty Python.

Made me smile, and sprint, when it came on via shuffle this morning!

Therealslimshady1 · 16/05/2017 22:38

Haha, Ijustlostthegame

I was listening (singing along to)" Killing in the name of" when DS (14) walked in

His face!!#

FrJohnnyHellzapoppin · 17/05/2017 17:15

I'm listening to the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy 1 & 2 at the moment, below is my usual playlist, I set it to shuffle:

Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Changing - Sigma
Diablo Rojo - Rodrigo y Gabriele (Puss in Boots soundtrack dance fight)
Firework - Katy Perry
Misirlou (from Pulp Fiction) - Surf Boys
On Her Majesty's Secret Service - John Barry Orchestra (James Bond skiing theme)
Standing in the Way of Control - Gossip
Lose Yourself - Eminem (explicit)
Mysterious Ways - U2
'Till I Collapse - Eminem (explicit)
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
Times Like These (Live) - Foo Fighters
It's My Life - Bon Jovi
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air - DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
The Climb - Miley Cyrus
Ship to Wreck - Florence + The Machine
Take Me to Church - Hozier
Yes We Can - Nativity 2 Cast
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Shine - Years and Years
Lithium - The Polyphonic Spree
Army - Ellie Goulding
Flesh and Blood - Invictus Choir
Movin' on Up - Primal Scream
All Around the World - Lisa Stansfield
Shut Up and Drive - Rihanna
Superfreak (Radio Edit) - Beatfreakz
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE
Higher Ground - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Smooth - Santana & Rob Thomas
Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Quicksand - Tom Chaplin
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Extreme Ways (Jason Bourne) - Moby
Jingle Bells (Bombay Dub Orchestra) - Joe Williams
Can You Dig It (Iron Man 3 Theme) - Bryan Tyler
Angel of the Morning - Juice Newton
Shoop - Salt-N-Pepa
Calendar Girl - Neil Sedaka
Deadpool Rap - Teamheadkick (explicit)
A Face I Would Sit On - Junkie XL
Careless Whisper - George Michael
X Gon' Give it to Ya (Radio Edit) - DMX (very extremely explicit)
Station to Station (Album) - David Bowie

Got a bit into Deadpool too, apologies if I haven't labelled all the explicit tracks.

Hope that helps.

hellokittymania · 17/05/2017 17:26

There are some really good for an artist that I like

A Dios le pido by juanes
Dinata, Dinata and opa opa by antique
Ta kataferes look on YouTube because I don't remember who sings it
Calma e sangue freddo again I don't remember who sings it luca dirisio possibly
Smarck kiss kiss by tarkan
Dum tek tek by hadise
Un monde parfait by illona
The bongo song
Te quemo yo by kendji
Sexy, naughty bitchy by tata young
Shimi shimi by blueberry atayam

Even if you don't understand the lyrics, the rhythms are really good

Thirtyrock39 · 11/06/2017 20:29

I've found that the best for motivating me is hip hop/ rap stuff like jayz 99 problems or nwa express yourself
I have to have certain music to keep me going I've changed my running playlist loads of times and just about got it right now !

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