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Posted on 09. May, 2008 by loswhit in Uncategorized

I figure we can help build each others playlist…

What is that one song that gets you to push up that last rep or run that last 1/4 mile?
Los

5157CommentsYour+POWER+Song...2008-05-09+12%3A31%3A44loswhit to “Your POWER Song…”

erin

09. May, 2008

wow the 1st to post? anyway anything foo fighters makes me want to work out more.
Todd

09. May, 2008

The Final Countdown by Europe
Los

09. May, 2008

Shut it Todd.
Kyle

09. May, 2008

This is going to sound weird, but it’s true, and you want us to be honest.

Fall Out Boy - Thanks For The Memories

Idk why, but it just motivates and pisses me off.

http://www.vagabondrunn.wordpress.com
dharkness

09. May, 2008

meatloaf….How is that for transparent
Marty

09. May, 2008

What in the world is that picture?
Anyways, that song for me is TFK’s “Throw up your rawkfist”
Jeremy Killian

09. May, 2008

Miley Cyrus…you know you were all thinking it!
Neener

09. May, 2008

Um, I know that about ten years ago it used to be Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff.” I don’t know what the heck was wrong with me. But don’t worry, Jesus saved me seven years later anyway!
Sean Pritzkau

09. May, 2008

heavy trans siberian stuff!
amy

09. May, 2008

Who’s Miley?

Uhm,Im ashamed to listing my new workout music. It seems like the apple bottom jeans is always playing at the gym everyone morning at 915!!! Ugh….. Its in my head. Great question, always looking for more music on my IPOD!
Tracy

09. May, 2008

“Hunger Strike” by Temple of the Dog. I don’t know why - cadence probably - but it gives me just the right rhythm to finish up a looooonnng run.
Todd

09. May, 2008

I refuse to shut it.

And I’m not joking. That crap will get you going.
brandiandboys

09. May, 2008

“baby got back” - sit mix a lot
brandiandboys

09. May, 2008

ummm…SIR mix a lot
jason salamun

09. May, 2008

“Every New Day” (Live Version) by Five Iron Frenzy

OR

“Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen. Love that baseline.
mike brennan

09. May, 2008

Stryper, “Soldiers Under Command” - Who’s with me?
C.C. aka LorelaiCC

09. May, 2008

“Anthem” by Superchic(k)
Paul

09. May, 2008

“Southtown” - P.O.D.
Cherry

09. May, 2008

Whitesnake - “Here I go again” or Jefferson Starship - “We built this city”. Make you smile on every mile (t hee).
Tymm

09. May, 2008

Bawitdaba - Kid Rock
Lose Yourself - Eminem
Undignified - David Crowder
Buzzin’ - Shwayze (good pace song)
Mark LeHew

09. May, 2008

Enter Sandman by Metallica, or Master of Puppets!
The Domestic Goddess

09. May, 2008

Why are you making me admit this? It’s soooo embarrassing. OK, FINE! It’s Duran Duran. Hungry Like the Wolf. Sheesh.
Joseph M.

09. May, 2008

Believe-Yellowcard
The Adventure-Angels & Airwaves
Last Train Home-Lost Prophets
Dan

09. May, 2008

“Southtown”- POD OR “Eye of the Storm”- Blindside
dana kidder

09. May, 2008

All Because of You- U2
Runaround- Van Halen
Eye of the Tiger (come on!)
Jonathan

09. May, 2008

I alternate between two power songs on my Nike Sport Kit when running:

Move Along -The All-American Rejects
Dead Man -Jars of Clay
dionicio

09. May, 2008

Anything off the Rocky soundtrack’s
Brad Ruggles

09. May, 2008

Rockfist - Thousand Foot Krutch

This is one of the most rocking, pump-me-up songs I know.

Brad Ruggles
http://www.bradruggles.com
Derek

09. May, 2008

Note: I love Jesus.

That being said:

-Anything by Rage Against the Machine.
-Song 2 by Blur
-Do You Call My Name by Ra
-We Shine by Fee
Joy

09. May, 2008

Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Nate

09. May, 2008

In Regards to Myself - Underoath

Yep, that’ll do it.
Kaley

09. May, 2008

I feel ya on this post - for me, whether I’m cycling, running, or whatever the music is absolutely what gets me through. Probably my favorite, though, is by The Bodyrockers, “The Like The Way You Move”.
6YearMed

09. May, 2008

The Sound of Settling by Death Cab for Cutie
Marcus Hackler

09. May, 2008

Uncontainable - Lee McDerment
Scott

09. May, 2008

Itsy Bitsy Spider
Chris

09. May, 2008

Eminem- Lose Yourself

POD- Set it Off
The Secret Life of Kat

09. May, 2008

“It’s On” by Superchick
Josh Mickelson

09. May, 2008

Jackson 5 - I want you back

Black Flag - Damaged (the whole album)

has always pumped me up.

ps - This is totally a “bro” topic. haha.
Jamon*Abercrombie

09. May, 2008

Maneater - Hall & Oates … OK, maybe not really.

Unbreakable - Fireflight
anything rockin’ from Audio Adrenaline - before Mark lost his voice
Life is a Highway - Tom Cochrane. this one used to be my pump-up song before each game.
robbie

09. May, 2008

Foo Fighters- DOA or Best of You
Crystal Renaud

09. May, 2008

honestly? anything from the original Broadway soundtrack from Aida.
gbrad@mag

09. May, 2008

Whirlwind-Cross Movement, guaranteed to keep you pushin
C.Harv

09. May, 2008

Incubus–Anna Molly
Da Truth–Star Struck
jmac

09. May, 2008

Sister Christian - Night Ranger
Isaac Downing

09. May, 2008

Seriously? No one listens to the Crue?

In the permanent ‘power song’ slot on my iPod:

“Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue.
Will Young

09. May, 2008

I don’t do any sort of physical activity very often, however when I do “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor usually always gets me through it.
Zack

09. May, 2008

“Came To My Rescue” by Hillsong United is still the best workout music on my playlists…

It builds and builds and then it explodes with such an awesome anthem:

“In my life, be lifted high.
In our love, be lifted high.
In our world, be lifted high.”

What better to chew on and repeat in your mind and heart while your running?
Rachel

09. May, 2008

“Rock N Rule” by Emery (terrible title, amazing song)
“Let Go” by Edison Glass
“I Will Run” by Misty Edwards (pretty sure that’s the title)

I don’t lift weights or run (for good reasons on the latter), but those are my “go songs.” It’s funny that I like Emery because I usually cannot stand screamo. But I did a story on them and caught a show, and now I admire them and listen to their stuff from time to time. =)
Eli

09. May, 2008

Who Can Be Against Me - Supertones
dan scott

09. May, 2008

Diamonds for Sierra Leone - Kanye West (not the Jay-Z remix) I love the driving beat and the way the lyrics explode out of his mouth.

The Pretender - Foo Fighters … I shoveled to that track a LOT this past winter!

Discoteque - U2 is also a decent last-lap track as well. Those lyrics just push you to get it done…
Rachel

09. May, 2008

Oh yeah, and I echo Will. “Eye of the Tiger” is AMAZING. I like to pretend I’m Rocky running up those stairs sometimes.
Brian Kelley

09. May, 2008

“In Regards to Myself” by Underoath……..it rocks, hard….
Matt Bunk

09. May, 2008

Great Question. My NikePlus Powersong is “List of Demands” by Saul Williams. Nike is actually using it right now in their new sparq campaign. I hit that center button as I’m just entering back into my subdivision.

I’m looking for NikePlus challenges. Just started running a few weeks back. If you’re looking for a challenge too, hit me up.

My user id on NikePlus is: mbunk@danielbrian.com
Marnie

09. May, 2008

Def Leppard.
evan

09. May, 2008

Flight of the Conchords - “Business Time”
Lindsey

09. May, 2008

Where is the Love-Black Eyed Peas

Anything by Gym Class Heroes
Connie

09. May, 2008

Old school DC talk - Jesus is just alright. I love sweating to that song!
cody

09. May, 2008

Pantera - Cowboys from H E Double Hockey Sticks
Bush - Machinehead
Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart
Montgomery Gentry - What do You think about that
adam

09. May, 2008

bodies : drowning pool.

and my favorite youtube vid of all time to go with it:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5lvU-DislkI
Spence Smith

09. May, 2008

Home Bound Train - Bon Jovi
Steve

09. May, 2008

Satellite by POD
Stronger by Kanyer West
Masses - its my song. Yes, I get pumped by my own music
Let There Be Light - Nas
Get Prepared - Cash Hollistah
Break Free - I have no clue who sings the song. But I dig it LOTS
Robin

09. May, 2008

Alright, don’t laugh.
I have a workout/running mix on my ipod that’s filled with old skool Britney Spears. Like, before she became a momma. It also has sexyback, rock your body, and others-Justin T.
Although, I recently got the soundtrack to Step It Up 2, and that really gets me going.
Nothing like dance music…haha.
metromom

09. May, 2008

the last time I hit the gym (four months ago when I was NOT pregnant.) it was

Stronger by Kanye West

I can’t keep one song for too long, so I’m sure it’d have to change.
Yvette Z.

09. May, 2008

For energy- Silence by Delerium (Sanctuary Mix)

To pump myself up before any bike ride over 40 mi- The Grudge by Tool (If you listen to the lyrics it’s not as negative as it sounds)

To get out of bed when I don’t want to- Where the Streets Have No Name by U2

Still looking for the tune that will get me to the top of the climbing wall (I’m afraid of heights)
tunz

09. May, 2008

Don’t laugh..
Top Gun Soundtrack
emilym

09. May, 2008

Bombs Over Baghdad- OUTKAST
Jump- Van Halen
Right Now- Van Halen
Glamorous- Fergie
and Ludacris…and Snoop Dog-I just know the words and can spit them with the guys while I am pounding out a hill
Reg Bertrand

09. May, 2008

U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name, Pride
Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous!

09. May, 2008

“A Little Bit More” by Jamie Lidell… love it.

And, in a flash back to my youth group days, “Bounce Back” by Stacie Orrico.

And in another flash back to high school, “One in a Million” by Bosson.
Fayola

09. May, 2008

Rage Against the Machine’s “Guerrila Radio” does it every time. When Zach de la Rocha says, “all hell can’t stop us now,” I feel like I could to an extra half hour.
S

09. May, 2008

Don’t Stop For Anything by Jonny Lang, helps me push harder through that last quarter mile of my walk.
Josh Mickelson

09. May, 2008

ooo I forgot:

Jimmy Eat World: Futures
At the Drive-in: Relationship of Command

Those are nice whilst jogging (soft j)
Trey

09. May, 2008

“Til the Day I Die” by Third Day
Rachel Rowell

09. May, 2008

Turn it Around by Israel Houghton. Maybe wierd, but I just love the song and the rythm keeps my butt movin’ even when I’m dying to fall over. Even makes me wanta dance sometimes…..sadly enough for anyone watching, sometimes I do.
Tim

09. May, 2008

“New Born” - Muse (starting at 1:23 in the song)

No other feeling will make you want to bash out walls with your face like that one!
Bryan

09. May, 2008

Anything off of Pat Boone’s “In a Metal Mood” album. My adrenaline really gets pumping to his rendition of “Crazy Train” and “Paradise City”.

Man, that Pat Boone can rock.
Andy Denen

09. May, 2008

Pretty, Handsome, Awkward by the Used.

Part of the soundtrack to the movie Transformers. That driving guitar makes me want to sprint….fast.
ryan guard

09. May, 2008

either…

“You Won’t Know” by Brand New

or

“Saviour King” by Hillsong United

or

“Sactitatis” by Future of Forestry

or

“Close to your Heart” by The Glorious Unseen

or

“Alive in You” by Matt Maher

or

“Respect” by Pantera (cough)

or

“Freedom” by RATM

or

“Broken Lungs” by Thrice

(I think I broke the rules of the post… sorry!)
West

09. May, 2008

I don’t have time to read everyone else’s posts….

Revolutionary Love - DCB
Jesus Christ Pose - Soundgarden
Killing in the Name of - Rage Against the Machine
Rock’n Roll - Led Zepplin
Yes You Have - Leeland
and who wouldn’t get worked up with “You’re the best” from Karate Kid?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWvub_WBho
Luke Mundy

09. May, 2008

Anything by Muse!
Ty

09. May, 2008

Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” is still high on my list!
bobby

09. May, 2008

So I’ve been at Spin class every Thursday and a song that kinda gets me pumpin each time, oddly enough-

Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend

I know. Embarassing, but true.

The other one is Low - Flo Rida.
Emily

09. May, 2008

I realize this makes me completely lame, But I love “The Cup of Life” by Ricky Martin. I feel like kicking some butt whenever I hear it.
Terry B

09. May, 2008

Lead On, O King Eternal

by Indelible Grace
forrest

09. May, 2008

Dio - Rainbows in the Dark…sad, but true
forrest

09. May, 2008

BTW, why is the guy in the picture working out in a
long-sleeve button-up shirt?
Morgan

09. May, 2008

my hero-foo fighters
Corey

09. May, 2008

“Runnin’ Wild” by Airbourne.
You’ll crap yourself its so awesome. I guarentee a moment of air guitar, air drum, rock star strutting…it will happen.

I dare you.
liz

09. May, 2008

“sacrifice” - damien horne
“bombs over baghdad” - outkast
“transformer” - gnarls barkley
“guerrilla radio” - rage against the machine
“made to love” - toby mac
“never would have made it” - marvin sapp
Bella

09. May, 2008

I love a lot of songs…but, lately as I was driving to work out (cycling) at 5am, my car stereo played ROBINELLA “Press On”…that encouraged me greatly. I could do this! Press on!

Blessings,
Bella
Caleb Porter

09. May, 2008

Fur Elise- Beethoven
Paul

09. May, 2008

Pat Benatar anyone?

don’t lie, you love “Hit me with Your best shot”
Chris Green

09. May, 2008

ToTo: Africa
Derek Sweatman

09. May, 2008

i will definitely echo Chris on the Toto; nice pick.

i’ll go with “falling slowly” by the frames.
Kevin Connell

09. May, 2008

Living Color, Cult of Personality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5SVDYBNrY
JudiFree

09. May, 2008

Find A New Way by Young Love
Andy

09. May, 2008

Thunderstruck - AC/DC - really loud. Matter of fact, I’m gonna go listen to it right now…
MoRgAn

09. May, 2008

My favorite song to rock it out to and kick up the cardio is Alice by Moby.
It’s Awesome!!!
tom

09. May, 2008

here’s just a few…
The proclaimers-500 miles
A-HA -Take on me
Rise Against-To them these streets belong
Basement jaxx- kish Kash
Scorpions- Rock you like a hurricane
Justin

09. May, 2008

Cochise by Audioslave

Crushcrushcrush by Paramore

Smells like teen spirit by Nirvana

Bulls on Parade by Rage against the Machine
Greg

09. May, 2008

Alive - POD
Elgin Combs

09. May, 2008

The Pretender by Foo Fighters. Heck. Yes.
Joni

09. May, 2008

Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
mygirlzmomma

10. May, 2008

First time post from a lurker here - you almost brought me out of the shadows with the coffee question (Dad’s garage roasted Mexican Turquesa that accidently got a few drops of bike oil in the batch, black BTW), but the music question, I had to answer.

“Numb” by U2, which is usually how I feel when I’m excercising
Anything off the Bad Boys 2 soundtrack, most titles of which I cannot post on this nice blog.

Please don’t tell my mom.
Adam

10. May, 2008

Toby Mac - Boomin
FamilyForce5 - SuperSonic -
Jake

10. May, 2008

Supersonic - FF5
Represent - Lecrae
Southtown - POD
Jake

10. May, 2008

Supersonic - FF5
Represent - Lecrae
Southtown - POD
Sully

10. May, 2008

Underoath — Casting Such A Thin Shadow
Angela Hart

10. May, 2008

I found your blog!!! Okay Carlos, this is embarassing but it’s the truth. When I’m coming around the corner on that 10 mile run, my body is broken, and I need some “raise the roof” mojo in my legs and spirit I listen to:

Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield.

You knew there was a reason we got along last night so well, yes?

So great to hang with you and Heather. Hope you had fun drinking expensive wines and I really don’t mean to goof on your twittering self so much. It’s all good. (I’m sure I’m just jealous on some level.)
Lisa E

10. May, 2008

Here’s for transparency….

“Boomin” and “Diverse City”- Tobymac
“Vertigo”- U2
“La Vida Loca”- Ricky Martin
“Everybody Dance Now”- C&C Music Factory
“Reflex”- Duran Duran
“American Dream”- Switchfoot
“My Prerogative”- Bobby Brown
“Sexyback”- Justin Timberlake (clean version available if needed)
“Baby Got Back”- Sir Mix A Lot
E

10. May, 2008

damn girl- justin timberlake
promiscuous- Nelly Furtado
maneater- nelly furtado

and sometimes some shaggy gets gets me home
Laura

10. May, 2008

Theme song to Chariots of Fire?
No, really. Something like Paralyzer (Finger Eleven).
Rob

10. May, 2008

Tears for Fears “The Working Hour”

Always prepares me for something stressful.
Brew

11. May, 2008

Everlong by the Foo Fighters! (Most mentioned band on the list so far, maybe? I’m so unoriginal)
bryonm

12. May, 2008

any track on Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory.
Erica Foster

12. May, 2008

I play Steve Fee on my ipod at the gym before I start doing my insane amount of sit-ups. His songs make me want to go change the world.
Peter Carino

13. May, 2008

Where the streets have no names - and I’m not really even a U2 fan. Looking at this list, it would be interesting to have people put there ages on this one. Wonder what the correlation would be between age and power song!
Jad

13. May, 2008

I have a workout playlist full of these songs…my best bets to get up the hill:

1. American Dream - Switchfoot
2. Unsung - Helmet
3. Broken Man - The Von Bondies
4. Monkey Wrench - Foo Fighters
5. ‘Ch Check it Out - The Beastie Boys

So if you see me rockin’ out at the gym…more than likely one of these is in my ear.
Marcus

16. May, 2008

After a quest to “convert” from the likes Tool, Rage Against The Machine, and Smashing Pumpkins, I’ve latched onto some of the following:

RED: End of Silence (whole album–what’s an album?) but “Wasting Time” and “Breathe Into Me” in particular

Pillar: Bring Me Down

Skillet: Rebirthing (also almost the whole Collide album)

Decyfer Down: Fight Like This

Now when I still have to go old school, it’s

Van Halen: Unchained

The Who: The Real Me
Justin

21. May, 2008

I’m a worship leader and I train Muay Thai and some Jiu Jitsu and when I’m running I pretend I’m giving interviews for my upcoming UFC Middle Weight Championship Fight! How lame! Thank God this is a response to a post that is old and I’ll never be found out! Peace…J

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