Running Mix

I've gotten myself out of the habit of regularly listen to music when I run. But sometimes I'll break out the music when it's essential (i.e., NOTHING else will get me out the door for a run) or if the workout is an easy recovery run. This morning's run was the latter and I took the iPod along for company. I listen to my iPod alot at work and my playlists are typically filled with trashy, girly, bubble-gum pop music. Think: Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Spice Girls, Hanson (gah! I can't believe I just admitted to that!), Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Wham!, LFO and Vengaboys. Now that I've fully convinced you to NEVER go on a cross-country road trip with me while I'm in charge of the music, let me stage my defense. Or, rather, show that my taste in music isn't ALL cotton candy pink and sequins and glitter (have you noticed that Ke$ha references glitter in just about every single one of her songs?).

This morning I pulled out a playlist that I haven't listed to in ages. I spent much of my run rocking out to some long-lost tunes that I forgot I even had. So, here is my playlist from this morning:

- Umqombothi (Hotel Rwanda soundtrack)

- Vagabond (Wolfmother - 500 Days of Summer soundtrack)

- Dirty Water (The Standells. Oh Boston, I miss you)

- Anthem (Good Charlotte)

- Pour Some Sugar on Me (Def Leppard)

- Under Pressure (Queen and David Bowie)

- Baba O'Riley (The Who)

- Move Along (All American Rejects)

- Don't Stop Believing (Journey. Where was my karaoke microphone?)

- Fishin in the Dark (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)

- Like It's Her Birthday (Good Charlotte)

- Break Your Heart (Get Set Go)

- Sausalito Summer Night (Diesel. An oldie but goodie)

- Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC)

See? Not all bad, right? I was lucky enough to receive a few iTunes gift cards for Christmas and I'm always looking for new songs to download - what are your suggestions?