Tuesday, May 26, 2009

TOP 5 Series: Running songs

A thing to know about me. I'm not sure if you would say that I'm a diet and exercise enthusiast, but I have lost 50 pounds recently. I did this the old fashion way of watching my diet and exercising. And part of that exercising is running, which I have come to love. but back when I didn't love it as much as I do now, what used to carry me to the end was the music. So if anyone likes listening to music when they exercise or would like some music to help inspire them, here's my top 5 running songs:

5. Skirt Hirari


Okay this one maybe a running song because I know all the lyrics, but I love the feeling of the song. In the first chorus the lyrics say something along the lines of "There are times when a girl's skirt flutters as she throws everything away and runs for love." For some reason, I have this image of running freely through a field, and it makes my sprints so much more fun. Also, I love this song so much.

4. Love Chase


This song has a killer instrumental section, but for some reason I can almost pictured being chased (in a fun way). I actually haven't really seen this dance at all, but I can imagine it has a lot of running/changing directions. Either way, you can't sit still when you listen to this song.

3. Tadaima Renaichuu


This one might seem odd, but that chorus is a lot of fun. For some reason, it's almost like my feet move on their own.

2. Korogaru ishi ni nare


If you don't feel pumped when you listen to this song, then there is something seriously wrong with you. j/k But this thing really lights the fire in my soul to make me push harder and go faster.

1. A3's Medley


BEST. RUNNING. SONG. EVER. why you might ask? Well, let's start that it is filled with all of AKB48 classics, which I love. Next they remixed them together, and remixes for concerts are pretty much pure win. But their remix is rock inspired with this awesome beat that's perfect for running time. Also, it's 9:15, so normally I try to get myself as far away from my house as possible during this time and then after the 9 minutes are over, then I try to find my way back (usually winding). This song is just awesome to get you going and keep you going.


Honorable mentions:
AKBSanjou: The instrumental is fun, but for some reason it feels like the chorus's lose steam a little.
Hana to Chire: I like this one for running, but for some reason, this one works better for me when I'm lifting weights
Seishun Girls: Actually this could have been in the top 5 if I had another slot. This song is just tons of fun.
RUN RUN RUN: lol the title says it all. Except that it's a little slow and boring.


Okay, a lot of the new stage stuff (like K 4 and B3 and H2 and a lot of A5) didn't make it on my running list. I imagine that Mammoth could be an awesome running song too, but I would have to try it out. Okay enough from me! Go out and try these!

2 comments:

Conejito de Mar said...

I don't work out at all (but I probably should XD) but I think that B Stars (B4) would be a good workout song, maybe for the cardio part of the workout :D

Or Suifu wa Arashi ni Yume wo Miru (B3), that's a powerful song that could work!

Melos no Michi (K4) might also help in getting into the mood, it's such a pumping song!

Dekiru Onna said...

lol, yeah. My play list is kind of old and only has the albums that were released plus H1 and A4. I do like Suifu wa Arashi ni Yume wo Miru and Melos no Michi (though I only have LQ versions of them). I'm sure when I can get my hands on a better version of both of those songs those will go on my exercise playlist.