Running music?

[mousme]

Okay, flist, I need your help.

I know that some of you are runners and/or work out regularly. I am going to cave and get myself an iPod (a Shuffle), because running on the treadmill is so excruciatingly boring that I often contemplate committing hara kiri with my water bottle in an effort to end the agony.

That being said, I have very little by way of digital music, at least not in mp3 format, because I have up until now listened almost exclusively to CDs (ever since I had to give up my beloved cassettes and vinyl records). I also have very little that would serve as good work-out music. The stuff I listen to is either too mellow, or doesn't have the right kind of beat to it.

In short, I need recommendations for mp3s that I can load onto my iPod so as to make my workouts less mind-numbingly boring.

Suggestions? Please?

Comments

[heartofawarrior.livejournal.com]

When I was hitting the stationary bike for awhile, I tended to gravitate towards heavier metal and rock, like Stratovarius, Nightwish, and Deep Purple. The Who's "Eminence Front" was a favorite, too - I STILL find that on the iPod for impromptu sprints across campus to make it to class on time, 'cause it's good motivation. :-) Golden Earring's "Radar Love" is pretty awesome as well.

These days, I'd likely throw in Brother Firetribe (many an embarrassing moment in house cleaning has been caused by these guys - I can't help it if it makes me want to dance around like an idiot while I vaccum! :-P), Leverage, "Steve McQueen" by The Automatic, Dropkick Murphys, and Powderfinger. If you're interested in any of this stuff, just let me know, and I can zip up a folder of music for you :-)

OH! And the soundtracks from the HALO video games. Can't forget the awesomeness of those! *snicker*