Do ya see me?! Brian Diemer in June.
Running playlists are a big deal to runners. There are articles out there about picking the right tempo for certain parts of your race, getting quite scientific about how many beat per minute you need to get over that suicide hill.
I just pick the stuff that gets me from point A to point B.
I'm now up to 24 different mixes, but have been listening to the same one that I created for the River Bank run the beginning of May. It's an electic mix of old and new that I don't want to listen to too much and ruin before my big race in October.
Motown Philly, Boyz II Men - There's a lot of old school that reminds me of well, school. This was a jam back in college. *sigh* even the use of "jam" dates me.
Girls in Their Summer Clothes, Bruce Springsteen - Just a lovely song that has been on numerous playlists in the past, but I never thought it would be good for running until the Diemer, when I was able to celebrate how incredibly joyful and light the track is.
Hands in the Air, Flo Rida - Oh hot damn! This is my jam!
Push It, Garbage - Remarkable how positively aggressive this song is in the home stretch.
Jump Around, House of Pain - light hearted energy.
Dance Apocalyptic, Janelle Monae - a newer song on the list, just to prove I can keep up with the kids. Janelle is proud to be "not of this planet" (her words), and this jumps.
Talk Dirty, Jason Derulo - again, what are you kids listening to? Filthy sax, as it should be.
Pretend We're Dead, L7 - Riot grrl rock.
You Got Me Floatin', PM Dawn - Jimi Hendrix remake that is beyond cool, buried on a compilation disc.
California Love, Tupac Shakur - back to '93 and while I was heavy in my grunge period, I was not blind to the grooves at the clubs.
Rump Shaker, Wreckx n Effect - ditto.
Summertime Girls, Y&T - I almost see this track as part two a companion to Bruce's song above. Just light as air fun.
Matchbox, The Beatles - after the season I had last year, there will always be a Ringo led track on my playlists.
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