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Quick fun question folks......not quite ‘Desert Island Disc’.

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I was thinking how very different we all are. That led me to post this question: If you could choose just one tune to accompany you on your runs, what would it be?

You could listen to that tune as many or as few times as you feel on your run, but you can select only one tune.

Mine would be Baba O'Riley by The Who. Old school I know but I have great memories associated with it and have been lucky enough to see The Who on stage. The tune is uplifting and keeps me moving!

What would be your one tune?

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UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

One by Metallica... has a slow start and fast ending... actually I’m now gonna look at where it switches, it could be good for some of the walk runs.

Riz1_uk profile image
Riz1_ukGraduate

I know this is a cliche.. but I love 'Eye of the Tiger'.... its true !!!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Mmmmmm. Good question. I would have to decide between Gloria, the Dmixmasters version or hooked on Tchaikovsky. Strange and eclectic and I am very much an 80’s girl 😀.

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Balletomane9

Mine would be “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. I’m not a fan of rap at all but it is SUCH an inspiring song and the beat really keeps those legs moving! 😁

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Either "Born to Run" Bruce Springsteen OR "Keep on Running" by the Spencer Davis Group. Many years ago when my late wife was an official at our local athletic club, at the clubs annual dance they kept playing 'Keep on running' every 15 minutes or so, it drove me nuts as I like that song, nevertheless if I had only to chose 1 tune to run to, that would be the song.

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ShakywakeyGraduate

Great question. I would go for Levels by Avicii.

All my running music is from Ministry of Sound compilations 😁

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate

Excellent question so many I could choose for so many different reasons.

Based purely on the motivating effect it had on me to get up my regular hill, Monkey Man by Amy Winehouse.

(I’d love to do DID for real. I have a massive crush on Kirsty Young’s voice and a playlist of around 40 possible tracks!)

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply toJay66UK

I often run to the DID podcast. Kirsty also was interviewed by John Bishop....In Conversation With. I ran with that on podcast too..... lots of surprises !

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply toMillsie-J

Ooh might find that. I’ve run a bit through consolidation to DID.

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Equi-geekGraduate

Great question! I’m loving so many tunes at the moment, just for the cadence. My usual tastes are a bit more rock and heavy, Buuuuut.... if I had to say just one for running... Taylor swift ‘shake it off’! 👍🤣

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply toEqui-geek

Yes! Took me through many a run on the programme! Remember bounding along to it for my first 8minute run on such a high!! 😂

Ragpie profile image
RagpieGraduate in reply toEqui-geek

*adds to my Spotify playlist* 😁

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KamiaGraduate in reply toEqui-geek

I don’t listen to music just the traffic and night sounds but I was thinking this if I had to choose one, it’s fun and upbeat. Also the only thing that popped in my head. Defo for near the end of your run.

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

Errrrm..... I could choose quite a few but for that instant surge of adrenaline as the music starts, it has to be Dreamer by Livin' Joy ~ that intro still gives me goosebumps, and I am straight back to the 90's! 😎

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Balletomane9 in reply toFlaraflarkin

Hahaha that one is on my running playlist too!

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Sortyourlife

Not nineteen forever by courteeners - such an upbeat bouncy song that really gives me a burst of energy 😂

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RagpieGraduate

Was struggling with a run the other morning and flagging a bit towards the end. Work Bitch by Britney Spears came on and it dragged my sorry self home 😁😁😁 That song will get my vote forever more now!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toRagpie

😂😂😂

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Denovo

As part of my Prime membership, I have quite a lot of music free from Amazon Music, which I have been using for running.

I just downloaded Trish Trash Polka and Thunder and Lighting Polka by Johann Strauss to include as speed-up pieces in my running playlist, which so far includes South African songs from various albums and Taiko drumming numbers. Most of these are very upbeat with a fast rhythm.

However, at the moment, I am totally in love with a massively lush song from my South African collection and wait in great anticipation for it to come up on my random selections. Admittedly it is a bit slow, but it's always possible to add extra steps to each beat. The melody is so gorgeous and I really enjoy harmonising along with it, in my head while running and out loud when listening to it on Youtube:

youtube.com/watch?v=IgTCL_t...

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misswobbleGraduate in reply toDenovo

We used to sing some lyrics to Trisch trasch polka at school Going back a bit now 😁

I was lucky enough to go to a paul Simon gig when he had Hugh Masekela, Miriam makeba and Ladysmith Black Mambazo on the bill. Running wise, to Paul Simon it’s Paranoia Blues for me 😃

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Fabulous450Graduate

Oooh Stormzy! Blinded by Your Grace! It reminds me how lucky I am to be able to run! Always picks me up and the pace!! ❤️

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southlundonGraduate in reply toFabulous450

Love this song! My son knows the rap off by heart :D

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misswobbleGraduate

I love Baba O. It contains everything I need to make me move up a gear. When it comes on I’m hope to be on the flat or facing downhill

I always run to Led Zep, Whole Lotta Love. Never leave home without it 🙂

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ManxmezzoGraduate

Raiders of the Lost Ark theme!

Numpty3 profile image
Numpty3

The Ģreat Escape theme

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ManxmezzoGraduate in reply toNumpty3

I also have the great escape on my running playlist!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Sadly... ABBA... Chiquitita.... it has kept me going, spurred me on , slowed me down and paced me on and generally been one of the pillars of my running. It has brilliant pace pattern :) x

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply toOldfloss

The new Mamma Mia film is great fun Floss, very uplifting 😁

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Sussexmalc in reply toMillsie-J

Saw it last night great

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ManxmezzoGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Love chiquitita!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toManxmezzo

Yeayayyayayyaya I am not alone :) xxxxx

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jennitricotGraduate

Brilliant thread, I’m currently trying to re-jig my playlist to help my pace...but my go to is usually Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division (and the inspiring mental image of Martha Costello from Silks losing herself in the music 🎧 and dancing with abandon with her headphones in!)

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mrrunGraduate

Gimme Shelter, Rolling Stones. The most ominous opening in rock, slow killer tempo, disturbing lyrics, dark production. If that doesn’t lift your mood perhaps nothing ever will.

Me Blueskies ELO it’s a really good feel good song.

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Langley-LoperGraduate

I'm not sure what it is about it, but for me it has to be "This is what you came for" by Calvin Harris and Rihanna. I am not a huge fan of either artist and I wish Rihanna would wear more clothes in her videos (she'll catch her death one day) but this song is THE BEST for giving me a lift as my legs are flagging. I have even positioned it in my Favourite Running Songs play list at about the 6 mile point to pick me up ready for a push to 10k :-) (It's on Now 94 if you have no idea what it sounds like.)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Affirmation by Savage Garden...I love it! 😊

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply toBluebirdrunner

Oh yes Jan , a great band..... not tried any of theirs for running..... i shall get on to it now! X

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Ang33333Graduate in reply toBluebirdrunner

Am adding that to my playlist now! Love it !

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BerksroverGraduate

Almost impossible to choose, but as they are my favourite band, I did see them live, this song is on the wonderful two tone /ska playlist put together by Hidden I will plump for Going Underground by The Jam

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ManxmezzoGraduate

We should get a playlist together of everyone's favourites on Spotify!

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DralimcGraduate

Fantastic question, but sooooo difficult to choose. My running playlist has 43 tunes on so far. Probably it would have to be ‘Lust for Life’ by Iggy Pop. I do have this image of Ewan McGregor as Renton in Trainspotting running from his dealers. 🤣🏃🏻‍♀️

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Sussexmalc

I go for a live version of Satisfaction by the Stones. I am on stage with the “boys” whilst it’s playing and I am running. Never gonna stop whilst “we’re performing”!

Manxmezzo profile image
ManxmezzoGraduate

Here we go - open.spotify.com/user/11156...

Looking forward to giving our favourites a try in the morning! 😄

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply toManxmezzo

Wow Mezzo that is terrific! Thank you so much......a real wide ranging mix 🎶🎶🎶

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate in reply toMillsie-J

This is brilliant Mezzo...thank you😊x

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southlundonGraduate in reply toManxmezzo

Thank you!

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CarolinemcdGraduate

Thunderstruck AC/DC

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Robert_IS_a_RunnerGraduate

Showing my age but I always time my play list so that I finish with

The KLF - Justified and Ancient.

AKA the mu-mu song

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