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Please Help Me with my Playlist


I am trying to build a running playlist. As my runs get longer, I rely more and more on peppy music to keep me going. I am trying to put together a playlist that I can use on marathon day. I need a list of about 5 hours worth of songs. I currently just listen to music on my phone using Pandora, but that is so random, and I often have to change the songs because they are not the best.

I am also looking for a great pair of running headphones. I don't normally use headphones, the ones I have just don't stay in well. I am not a fan of having a lot of extra stuff dangling on me while running -- the less gadgets and extra stuff the better -- but music is going to be a must, and I need to start practicing wearing headphones... any recommendations?

Here are the songs I want on my playlist... but I need more.

  1. Fight Song (to be played multiple times!) 
  2. Stronger
  3. Roar
  4. Brave
  5. Never Gonna Let you Down
  6. Let it Go
  7. Beautiful Soul
  8. Happy
  9. Best Day of My Life
  10. What makes you Beautiful
  11. Firework
  12. Gotta Keep your Head up
  13. Who Says
  14. The Climb
  15. I Do
  16. Brighter than the Sun
  17. Nothing Ever Happens
  18. Walking on sunshine
  19. Lemonade
  20. Shake it off (Alex Boye)
  21. Overcomer
  22. Never Gonna Let you Down

If you know of any great songs, I would love to hear them. The music doesn't have to be super intense, I just like a good steady beat, and words that are uplifting and motivating. You can kind of get a feel for what I am looking for, by what I have listed. 

I need more songs, but I don't want to dig through the garbage songs to try and find good ones. 

What songs do you recommend? Do you have any favorites? 

Comments

  1. Uncle LindyFebruary 9, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    Some good headphones are on the way... Dad

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  2. KatieFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    You give love a bad name.
    Bohemian Rhapsody
    Many other Queen songs.
    I'll have to get back to you

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  3. MaggieFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    I'm putting together my own run/exercise/dance playlist, and I have so many of these same songs as you!! Thanks for the list - I listened to the few I didn't have or didn't know, and I'll be adding them! Here are a few more you might enjoy:

    Don't Be So Hard on Yourself - Jess Glynne
    Melody - Kate Earl
    Happy Face - Destiny's Child
    Smile - Vitamin C
    Heroes (We could be) - Alesso
    Wonderful (Radio Edition) - Gary Go
    Don't Stop Believing - Journey

    Hope this helps! Let us know how you like your new headphones!! So exciting!

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  4. MaggieFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    Oh one more:

    Better When I'm Dancing - Meghan Trainor (you could totally sing in your head, "Better When I'm Running")
    This is a fun one that I can't help but move to!

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  5. MelissaFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    Where the streets have no name - u2
    I'll start keeping list when I think of them then let you know.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 9, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    Eye of the Tiger

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    My running son recommends
    Break My Stride
    Eye of the Tiger
    ??? (I forgot, will ask him when he gets home from school)

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  8. Amy RhoadesFebruary 11, 2016 at 3:09 PM

    Beautiful Life by Fisher, one of my favorites (has been used in Toyota commercials :) ).
    Walking in Sunlight by Stephanie Smith (EFY cd)
    Running on Ice by Billy Joel
    Banjo Boy and Dream Big by Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband (lds members)
    :)

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  9. Amy RhoadesFebruary 12, 2016 at 3:53 AM

    Pilgrim Go! By Cherie Call
    Count Your Blessings by Lower Lights (catchiest version of this song)
    Everyday Dave Matthews Band
    Forever Young by Rod Stewart
    He Mele No Lilo from Lilo and Stitch
    Shine Your Way and Smash and Grab from the Croods
    Upside Down and Breakdown by Jack Johnson
    I'll Think of You by Kurt Schneider (called the ultimate patty cake song)
    Silver Lining by Stephanie Smith ( EFY cd )
    500 Miles by The Pretenders

    Okay, I'll stop now. :)

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  10. Amy RhoadesFebruary 12, 2016 at 3:53 AM

    Pilgrim Go! By Cherie Call
    Count Your Blessings by Lower Lights (catchiest version of this song)
    Everyday Dave Matthews Band
    Forever Young by Rod Stewart
    He Mele No Lilo from Lilo and Stitch
    Shine Your Way and Smash and Grab from the Croods
    Upside Down and Breakdown by Jack Johnson
    I'll Think of You by Kurt Schneider (called the ultimate patty cake song)
    Silver Lining by Stephanie Smith ( EFY cd )
    500 Miles by The Pretenders

    Okay, I'll stop now. :)

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2016 at 2:08 AM

    It`s my life from Bon Jovi!

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