The Top 100 Classical Rock Songs to Run To

First of all, you shouldn’t be wearing earphones when you are running toward 2 ton metal projectiles (also known as cars). If you do run on the streets, don’t be listening to music and distracting you. This list is for listening to classic rock when you are on a track or safe area. OK?

The list of Top Classic Rock Songs To Run To, is certainly a personal list. I did take request and got some bizarre suggestions.

Methodology

bruce-springsteen-born-to-run These are not, for the most part, my favorite classic rock songs. In fact, only about 40 on the list would make it there. These are my favorite classic rock songs, to run to. They are upbeat and road tested. I have a different list for the slower classic rock songs. Points were given for having a good message, having running in its theme and points taken away for a negative message. For example, songs about getting STDs were not included. Any foul language was a big negative, if not elimination. Some of the songs you may not recognize, please don’t knock them unless you have run to them.

The songs must be at least 15 years old. The genre is rock or pop. I really didn’t care if they were popular, although most were. For example, Highway Song by Blackfoot, many wouldn’t recognize but I listened to it three times on my marathon. It is such a good running song and a great, if not the one of the best, all-time starting songs.
Continue Reading…

The Top 20 Signs You Don’t Want to See When Running

Signs you don’t want to see on a run:

(click images for slideshow)

You Know You’re a Runner When…

running2You Know You’re a Runner When . . .

  1. You worry about going to the Doctor because he may tell you to not run . . . so you would have to change doctors.
  2. You feel a pleasurable rush of endorphins when you walk into a running store.
  3. Most of your clothes have running companies’ logos on them.
  4. You can tell the difference between Asics, Brooks, and Saucony shoes, just by looking at them.
  5. You can’t wait for the next issue of Runner’s World, Running Times, and/or Oklahoma Sports and Fitness and can’t help wondering when the next one is coming out.
  6. Continue Reading…

The Top 20 Motivational Running Videos

Without LimitsMotivational moments. The say it is like bathing, it may not last, but it is good to take one every now and then. Every runner, occasionally, needs a little motivation. That extra, to get up in the morning, when you would rather roll over and sleep. Running videos can be that extra. There are many ways to be motivated to run, but few better than a great video. I enjoy watching them on a cold or rainy day or a cross train day when I’m on the treadmill or elliptical. I will set up the TV to watch and they really get me pumped up for days or weeks at a time.

A quick note, many of these are hard to find. I didn’t knock a video due to availability. Either it was good, or it wasn’t. Here are the top 20 motivational/inspirational running videos. Enjoy!
Continue Reading…