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Originally posted by muhscc05:

yeah it is

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yep...music's fer joggers, and runners, and spinners, and walkers, and treadmillers, and yoga-ers, aerobic-ers, and ...well, you get my point. I highly recommend trying a free Podrunner mix from www.fitpod.com[/URL" target="_blank"> or from www.djsteveboy.com[/URL" target="_blank"> (or both), especially if you DON'T think music is for running. I cannot get enough of it myself.

not completely relevant but michael johnson used to listen to music before he ran. i heard he used to listen to "Me Against The World" by Tupac. I know its not quite the same as listening to music while you run but mj could hardly be called a jogger...

Sounds don't play a huge role anyway.  It can tell you something might be there.  But it can't tell you nothing is there. 

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I just downloaded a bunch of And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead from a friend and really like some of the faster songs for running, like "Worlds Apart" or "How Near How Far."

But it was funny because I'd never heard of them before. They're kind of like a cross between Green Day and Pearl Jam (if anyone listen to Pearl Jam anymore).

In response to the original post, though, I find when the 'pod craps out that I've almost always got a song stuck in my head if I think about it, like background noise, that I can kind of run to. Or I go through the storylines of movies that I've seen looking for plotholes.

I would zone out more without listening to music, I think.  Because listening to it I know I have to be more aware so I kind of tune in visually more.  I don't run near cars, though.

when im off-season for xc and i'm just trying to stay in a reasonable running shape (i dont run track) i'll run alone with my ipod..i know it's not safe or whatever, but i dont really think anyone would kidnap me...so yeah its all good. ( !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!) i find ipods/mp3 players take my mind off running, but i keep a good pace.

for the person who asked if anybody still listens to Pearl Jam, yes there are millions of us - they've maintained a large loyal fan base despite very limited promotional activity (by their choice).  they still sell out large arenas and stadiums around the world, and are about to put out their 9th studio album. 

in fact, i made it a point to reply because about 60-70% of my running Ipod is filled with Pearl Jam songs.  off the new record, the songs "Got Some" and "Supersonic" are outstanding for running.  "Got Some" carried me to a personal best in a 4Miler just yesterday.  Great tempo, great lyrics. Other Pearl Jam songs that should be on any Rock fan's running playlist (whether you're a PJ fan or not):

Lukin, Corduroy, Go, Blood, Given to Fly, Save You, Life Wasted, Do the Evolution, Last Exit.  Of course, old standbys like Alive, Once, and Even Flow are great too. 

Aside from Pearl Jam, I also like Eminem, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Beastie Boys, Metallica, The Who, Rolling Stones, basically any hard rocking up tempo rock or hip hop.  Thanks to all of you for your great suggestions too. 

That is a good song to run to.