Brace yourself for my latest workout playlist!
This one is packed with three different types of music:
- ‘90s hits (as usual)
- Techno
- 100 percent cheeseball music
It is my go-to playlist at the moment for tackling intense treadmill workouts when I need to simply zone out and dig deep.
Feel free to share your latest favorite workout song in the comments section. I am always looking for new music to add to my iPod!
Workout Playlist Trifecta
- DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat
- Ellie Goulding – Lights
- Flo Rida feat. Sia – Wild Ones
- Real McCoy – Another Night
- DJ Fresh – Gold Dust
- Skrillex – Bangarang (<—For the longest time I thought they were saying “Rufio!” in the background of this song, which would’ve been awesome.)
RUFIOOOOOOO!
- Destiny’s Child feat. Wyclef Jean – No, No, No
- Fun. – At Least I’m Not As Sad (As I Used to Be)
- Gotye – Somebody That I Used to Know
- Run DMC – It’s Tricky
- Taylor Swift – Mean (Live)
- Soul Decision – Faded
- Bingo Players – Cry Just a Little
- Ace of Base – Young and Proud
- Disney’s Hercules – Zero to Hero
Past PBF Workout Playlists include:
- Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Playlist
- Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Playlist
- Rockin’ Playlist
- Disney Playlist
- ’90s Playlist
- Run, Run, Run Playlist
- Spring 2012 Playlist
- Spring 2011 Playlist
- Summer 2011 Playlist
I did a workout playlist post this week too! Actually, mine was the playlist I made for the 10 miler I ran yesterday, perfectly formatted and timed for each part of the race… haha. I’ll have to check out some of these songs!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
That Skrillex song ALWAYS gets me pumped up!!
Liz @ Iheartvegetables
I’m obsessed with “Wild Ones” and “Somebody That I Used to Know” right now… I’m sure it doesn’t annoy my husband at all.
Great playlist
Presley @ Run Pretty
My favorite workout song right now is Chris Brown’s Beautiful People. I LOVE it. Gets me moving every time.
My friend and I just did a 10k and she had me cracking up explaining how ricky Martin came on as she was going up a huge hill….”Do you really want it?! Do you really want it?!” it’s called “the cup of life” definitely going to check it out and give it a try!
Alexis
haha songs I had completely forgot about
So much fun listening to old music!
Becca
I love that Taylor Swift song “Mean” … makes me think of high school haha!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
Great songs! I’m loving “Princess of China” by Coldplay feat. Rhianna right now…
Jaime
I seriously cant get enough 90s music in my life! I listen to it on Pandora almost daily. I love seeing others playlists!
krystal@coffeecardiogoddess
I love that you’re still posting while on your cruise… but auto posts lack…… Julie! No humor, no witty stories, no pictures of Sadie. Hope you’re enjoying yourself, can’t wait until you’re back!
Sammy Jean
Julie,
I’ve been a long time reader or PBF and always liked your happy-go-lucky attitude.
But these posts? I find them kind of insulting. If you need your blog to be alive then ask for guest posts or host a giveaway.
To just pre-post a bunch of smallish things you’ve written back to back just to make sure your check is big enough at the end of the month? Tacky.
This was just my two cents. Let’s now hear from your white knights:
Lucy
I was just thinking the same thing!! Lame. Also how is this a trifecta? A TRIfecta has three elements… this is just one playlist.
Jane
Yes lately pbfingers has seemed more about sticking to a certain routine rather than enjoyable, random posts!
Emily
Jane, she explained why she called it a Trifecta:
“This one is packed with three different types of music:
‘90s hits (as usual)
Techno
100 percent cheeseball music”
Jennifer
Totally agree – i love the blog but i wish you set up some interesting guest posts!
Michele
Thanks for the feedback, Michelle. I’ve done that in the past and will keep your thoughts in mind for next time.
peanutbutterfingers
Thanks for the feedback, Lucy. I appreciate your opinion. Everyone has different thoughts and in the past I’ve done giveaways and had guest posts when I’ve been away and had requests for posts from me, so there are just simply different strokes for different folks. I’ll definitely take your words to heart for next time and try to always consider thoughts from readers as I continue to blog and learn from my experiences. As a blog reader myself, I love coming to someone’s blog and hearing from them even while they’re away, so that’s simply what I tried to offer.
peanutbutterfingers
I always have trouble with workout playlists. I tend to like more mellow music, but then when I am running I find myself skipping all the songs. Then when I start to make my playlist I can’t bring myself to add more upbeat songs because at that moment I don’t like them!
Amanda @ Veggies n Dogs
Totally random, but have you seen the music video for bangarang by skrillex? Its one of my favorites!
Kassi
My new obsession is Somebody that I Used to Know but not the Gotye version, which is awesome. But for working out, I prefer the Lindsey Paveo (girl from The Voice) version. Omg it’s SO badass. She knows how to rock.
Lindsay
The Lights remix by Bassnectar is even better!!
Kelsey
Oooh I’ll check it out!
peanutbutterfingers
Pokemon theme song!!
Emily
Nice – I have wrote these down and will totally check them out on itunes, thanks!
My Piece of the World
Somebody That I Used to Know has been my new favorite song ever since Blaine sang it on Glee with his brother! I need to download it right now for my next run!
Katy
I have a love for Fighter by Christina Aguilera. Gets me pumped! And in response to some of the posts above…. I love pbfingers, but if there isn’t a post that interest me (rare), then I don’t read it. If we were paying to read this, then I could understand complaints if we were unsatisfied. Thanks, Julie, for your posts… Whether short and sweet, or long and detailed, I’m a big fan of pbfingers!
pluvk
Yayy! I’m so glad the FUN. got into your playlist! I love them and saw them on Friday night. They were so great and it was such a fun show!! P.S. that is my favorite FUN. song!!
Ashley
Gotta love T-Swift!
Yesterday, I ran to John Mayer during my Half-Marathon 
Sarah @ RunningChickago
Hi Julie! I just wanted to let you know that a) I always appreciate seeing someone else’s playlist! It’s so easy to forget about great songs, and hearing what other people listen to always helps to kick start a great playlist! b) I’m never a fan of guest bloggers, so do what you do. Like you said, different strokes for different folks. I appreciate you taking the time to post something at all; and c) CHILDISH GAMBINO! I LOVE working out to Childish Gambino! And Britney, of course;)
Jamie
Great playlist! We have very similar taste.
Tracy @ Commit to Fit
Dance Again-Pitbull and JLo
and
Taylor swifts “eyes open” is a good one too!
Great playlist!
Annette@FitnessPerks
My husband is always playing Bangarang! I am digging the Black Keys right now!
Serena
Love the music!!
Brianna @ Don’t Eat Crap
I am loving ‘Titatanium’ and and Flo Rida ‘Wild Ones’, as well as some old classics!
Charlie (the runner beans)
I love that you start right out with DJ Kool Let Me Clear My Throat. Great pumpup song!!
Meghan
Thank you! I have been in search of new new music! And much of these I don’t have! 10 mile race this weekend I need some jammin tunes!
Renee
Hahaha, I love the picture of Rufio in the middle. Definitely made me crack up and caused my office mate to glare at me. But so worth it! And I love the Hercules at the end – definitly good for a strong finish!
Stephanie @ My Freckled Life
here are some songs that always are fun to listen to during an intense cardio session!
waka waka song by shakira
right above it- drake and lil wayne
Where them girls at – david guetta
welcome to st. tropez- dj antoine (i think)
the thrill (walking on a dream) – wiz khalifa
empire state of mind – jay z
these are better for a relaxing run
one – yeasayer
the seed 2.0 – the roots
pumped up the kicks – foster the people
color on the walls- foster the people
drake and diane – the white panda
closer to fine – indigo girls
we used to be friends – the dandy warhols ( and OC throwback)
recently i am trying to start getting back into shape again (i was abroad) and so i’ve been listening to the bottom part. i listen to the rap songs when i’m doing intense cardio
Casey