Running Music

07-31-2011, 12:50 PM

What do you guys like to listen to when running? I've been running again on the treadmill for a few weeks now, just 2-3 miles per run. I need some new tunes to put on my run playlist.

taltos · 07-31-2011, 01:12 PM

Live albums by the Dropkick Murphys.

688sonarmen · 07-31-2011, 01:15 PM

I find songs that match the rhythm that I'm running to, mostly music that has a BPM to a 10 min mile.

area51 · 07-31-2011, 01:56 PM

I listen to alot of dubstep or hqrdcore

Chainsaw13 · 07-31-2011, 06:02 PM

I really need to setup a playlist with music that matches my speed. I find that on plain ole random I get too many slow songs that bring my pace down. Anyone know of a program that'll determine a song's BPM?

As for me, I listen to a lot of prog rock/metal, Gary Hoey, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Slipknot, BLS. Found the latest Symphony X album sets a good pace.

Chainsaw13 · 07-31-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Anyone know of a program that'll determine a song's BPM?

I"m such an idiot sometimes. Simple google search turned up lots of free programs. There's one for the Iphone that looks pretty good. Gonna give it a try.

688sonarmen · 07-31-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I really need to setup a playlist with music that matches my speed. I find that on plain ole random I get too many slow songs that bring my pace down. Anyone know of a program that'll determine a song's BPM?

As for me, I listen to a lot of prog rock/metal, Gary Hoey, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Slipknot, BLS. Found the latest Symphony X album sets a good pace.

Not that I know of, but I would like to know as well.

Chainsaw13 · 07-31-2011, 06:18 PM

Jake, just do a google search for "bpm counter". It'll bring up lots of programs you can download that'll determine the BPM. You just need to tap the screen/mouse/keyboard for a few seconds to determine the BPM. I'm downloading one right now to my phone.

icehog3 · 07-31-2011, 07:42 PM

The only thing I can hear when I am running is my brain saying "STOP running! WHY are you running?!".

elderboy02 · 07-31-2011, 11:04 PM

I open Pandora on my phone and put on Metallica.

hammondc · 08-01-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by area51

I listen to alot of dubstep

THIS. Fellow dubstep fan here. Skrillex/BassNectar/UFP/Chrispy. Mainly stuff I find on Youtube since I have only discovered it in the past few months. LOVE it.

hammondc · 08-01-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I open Pandora on my phone and put on Metallica.

Fordman4ever · 08-01-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Thats awesome.

I listen to Metallica and Mudvayne. the faster songs push me to run faster and longer.

Eleven · 08-23-2011, 11:38 PM

I dont run much, or well...but when I do I like Dream Theater.

Col. Kurtz · 09-17-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

The only thing I can hear when I am running is my brain saying "STOP running! WHY are you running?!".

WHY YOU RUNNIN'!?

Remo · 09-17-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

The only thing I can hear when I am running is my brain saying "STOP running! WHY are you running?!".

No idea why someone would run for fun, only time I run is if someone is chasing me or if I (god forbid) have to chase someone

I guess Chariots of Fire would be a good one

Remo · 09-17-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

WHY YOU RUNNIN'!?

All cops look like that

Col. Kurtz · 09-17-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

All cops look like that

I disagree. Most of the ones around here have prescription LBE.

12-28-2011, 03:23 PM

Itunes has a Lance Armstrong running mix that's pretty good for doing a few miles worth of intervals. The music isn't the best, mostly pop stuff, but the BPM's are good for running. For distance running, anything with around 180 BPM is good.

Since this thread is a bit old, what have you all found since posting?

Dave128 · 12-28-2011, 03:44 PM

This is good info. Been looking something similar.

07-31-2011, 12:50 PM	#1
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Running Music What do you guys like to listen to when running? I've been running again on the treadmill for a few weeks now, just 2-3 miles per run. I need some new tunes to put on my run playlist.

07-31-2011, 01:12 PM	#2
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Running Music Live albums by the Dropkick Murphys. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

07-31-2011, 01:15 PM	#3
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Running Music I find songs that match the rhythm that I'm running to, mostly music that has a BPM to a 10 min mile.

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area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Running Music I listen to alot of dubstep or hqrdcore __________________

07-31-2011, 06:02 PM	#5
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Running Music I really need to setup a playlist with music that matches my speed. I find that on plain ole random I get too many slow songs that bring my pace down. Anyone know of a program that'll determine a song's BPM? As for me, I listen to a lot of prog rock/metal, Gary Hoey, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Slipknot, BLS. Found the latest Symphony X album sets a good pace. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-31-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Running Music Jake, just do a google search for "bpm counter". It'll bring up lots of programs you can download that'll determine the BPM. You just need to tap the screen/mouse/keyboard for a few seconds to determine the BPM. I'm downloading one right now to my phone. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-31-2011, 07:42 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,290 Trading: (60)	Re: Running Music The only thing I can hear when I am running is my brain saying "STOP running! WHY are you running?!". __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-31-2011, 11:04 PM	#10
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Running Music I open Pandora on my phone and put on Metallica.

08-23-2011, 11:38 PM	#14
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Running Music I dont run much, or well...but when I do I like Dream Theater. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

12-28-2011, 03:23 PM	#19
goomer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Running Music Itunes has a Lance Armstrong running mix that's pretty good for doing a few miles worth of intervals. The music isn't the best, mostly pop stuff, but the BPM's are good for running. For distance running, anything with around 180 BPM is good. Since this thread is a bit old, what have you all found since posting?

12-28-2011, 03:44 PM	#20
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Running Music This is good info. Been looking something similar. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!