I love running while listening to music. Different songs help me in different ways, from providing an extra dose of motivation to distracting me from the pain, to reminding me about what matters most in life. I usually have my MP3 player on random – I find not knowing what song will be played next is more enjoyable. There’s something to wondering and the surprise that I find more interesting and energizing.

Here are some of my favorite tunes I’m currently listening to (click on them to take a listen or even download on Amazon):

Sometime Around Midnight

The Airborne Toxic Event (Primary Contributor). Island Records 2009, MP3 Download, $0.99

Time To Pretend

MGMT (Primary Contributor). Cantora Records 2009, MP3 Download, $1.29

Sing For Absolution

Muse (Primary Contributor). WM UK 2009, MP3 Download, $0.99

Human

The Killers (Primary Contributor). Island Records 2008, MP3 Download, $0.99

Noticed (Album Version)

MUTEMATH (Primary Contributor). Teleprompt/Warner Bros. 2006, MP3 Download, $0.99

Geraldine

Glasvegas (Primary Contributor). Columbia 2008, MP3 Download, $0.99

Spaceman

The Killers (Primary Contributor). Island Records 2008, MP3 Download, $0.99

Kids

MGMT (Primary Contributor). Cantora Records 2009, MP3 Download, $1.29

Rebellion (Lies)

Arcade Fire (Primary Contributor). Merge Records 2007, MP3 Download, $0.99

Believe

The Bravery (Primary Contributor). Island Def Jam 2007, MP3 Download, $0.99