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A few years ago I got a small MP3 player to wear while running marathons. The first thing I did was construct a special Marathon Mix playlist, attempting to have specific songs come up at specific points along the race. It’s been working out quite well, though I think it’s time to give it an update with some newer music… sounds like a good project to put off until it’s too late to actually do.

Next Exit – Interpol
Wouldn’t It Be Nice – Beach Boys
Roadrunner – Jonathan Richman
These first three do a great job of easing me into the rhythm of the race.
Ca Plane pour moi – Plastic Bertrand
I have to be very careful to not sing along with the “Oh oh oh oh” part out loud.
Cool For Cats – Squeeze
Eye Of Fatima (Pt. 1 & 2) – Camper Van Beethoven
I’m A Believer – Monkees
So Begins Our Alabee – Of Montreal
Groove Is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
Sex Changes – Dresden Dolls
Lowriders – War
I really think this is the single best song to run to; the beat is absolutely perfect.
Tiny Cities Made of Ashes – Modest Mouse
You’re No Rock ‘n Roll Fun – Sleater-Kinney
He’s a Whore – Cheap Trick
Straighten Out – Stranglers
Paper Planes – M.I.A
Comes in a close second to Low Rider for best running song.
The Heinrich Maneuver – Interpol
Good Weekend – Art Brut
My Spine (Is The Bass Line) – Shriekback
Black Steel – Tricky
Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Car – Built To Spill
Street Hassle – Lou Reed
This might seem like an odd addition, but the truth is I love this 11-minute story. It comes up around the 10 mile mark and always reminds me to assess my pace and make adjustments if necessary.
Heroes – David Bowie
That’s Entertainment – Jam
Play That Funky Music White Boy – Wild Cherry
This immediately pops me back into the groove after a few mid-tempo songs.
Losing My Religion – R.E.M
True Love Pt. #2 – X
Coin-Operated Boy – Dresden Dolls
Train in Vain (Stand by Me) – Clash
Direct hit – Art Brut
Nemesis – Shriekback
Who Wants The World – Stranglers
Dreaming – Blondie
Pretty Vacant – Sex Pistols
Oasis – Amanda Palmer
Kool Thing – Sonic Youth
Police On My Back – Clash
This song is a bit dangerous because it tends to make me pick up my pace more than I should.
World Shut Your Mouth – Julian Cope
Bohemian Like You – Dandy Warhols
Essence – Pure Joy
To Hell With Good Intentions – Mclusky
Delicious Demon – Sugarcubes
I Love A Man In A Uniform (Yeah Yeah Yeahs Remix) – Gang Of Four
Crosseyed And Painless – Talking Heads
B.O.B. – Outkast
Roam – B-52′s
1999 – Prince
Teen Devil Worshipper – Idiot Flesh
Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor – Arctic Monkeys
Float On – Modest Mouse
Know Your Chicken – Cibo Matto
Sliver – Nirvana
Jerry Was A Race Car Driver – Primus
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Kiss Off – Violent Femmes
Ice Cream Man – Jonathan Richman
Boys Better – Dandy Warhols
Rock Lobster – B-52′s
Baba O’Riley – Who
I need to have this song kick in as I’m in the final mile. If I have to, I’ll skip ahead to it.
Peace Love and Understanding – Elvis Costello
Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones
I always have the Ramones take me into the finish chute; nothing else will work.
I Wanna Be Sedated – Ramones
Sheena Is A Punk Rocker – Ramones
Rockaway Beach – Ramones
Rock N Roll High School – Ramones