This week’s theme is Danceability — yes, it’s a word. Am I the only one that dances mid run? Hand gestures and all? I can’t imagine what people think when they see me run-dancing. Rancing? Runding?
Don’t forget to check out the PLAYLIST THURSDAY CATALOGUE for other bloggers’ posts.
Something Old: These will be songs that are at least 5 years old. I know that isn’t too long to be considered old, but music turnover happens quickly.
Something Current: These will be songs that have been released within the past year. I know, but you have to give me some leeway here.
Something to Consider: These will be songs that are not typically heard on the radio and may be by artists you’ve never heard of or considered running to. This is the wild card category, can be old or current.
Something Old
Artist: Michael Jackson
Title: Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Side Note: I really could have put ANY Michael Jackson song here, but I went old school and dropped some Off The Wall on you. And if you are looking for proof that MJ and running go together, click here.
Quotable: “Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa”
Something Current
Artist: Calvin Harris & Ne-Yo
Title: Let’s Go
Side Note: Calvin Harris makes an appearance again. I had this song on my 5k list and it works wonders. A must add. Lyrics are repetitive, but damn it if they are not spot on.
Quotable: “Let’s go! Make no excuses now. I’m talking here and now”
Something to Consider
Artist: Black Eyed Peas
Title: Imma Be
Side Note: Thing song was on the radio for a minute but sort of got lost in between Boom Boom Pow and I Gotta Feeling. I love saying “Imma Be Imma Be Imma Imma Be” in the robotic voice during runs. Easy to say in between breaths on marathon, then just think: Imma Be: Fast. Imma Be: Strong. Imma Imma Be: Done
Quotable: “Imma be takin them pics, lookin’ all fly and Sh*t” — and then Instagram them. LOL.
There you go… don’t forget to check out everyone else’s Danceability songs here. It contains a list of all recent Playlist Thursday’s across the blog-o-sphere. Awesome, right?
Do these songs make you wanna dance?
Do you ever bust out a move mid-run?
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LOVE LOVE LOVE that you featured a “danceability” playlist. Haha. This is KEY to working out, whether its running or in the weight room. I’ll be more mindful of my playlist mix today for what gets me dancing.
HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of the first two!!! However, I loathe the peas perhaps it’s because i’m jealous of Fergie’s body?
You just wish you were on Kids Incorporated. :)
LOL sometimes I have to be careful not to start really bopping along during a run if I have music on. There is one route I take on long runs sometimes that puts me out in this huge field area on a cycling/pedestrian only trail system and I love getting out there b/c I can let loose ;-)
Flash Mob with the cyclists!
I love this!!! I’m going to join in the fun this week and tweet you my playlist! And yes, I’ve been known to bust a move or two in the middle of a race. Most notably at mile 22 of my most recent marathon.
omg i love this…what a great idea. going to try to participate next week for sure!
I constantly try to restrain myself from fully busting out moves in the gym. This half-dancing probably comes off as me looking even crazier then if I was just all-out dancing!
I love this and I am definitely one of those people you see “rancing”! Now I have my MJ playlist pumpin’.
All of these songs are on my cardio playlist…I may or may not dance walk while on my treadmill…just sayin’…. :)
T.
Just don’t do it in your competition heels… LOL. Although if you can pull that off, that would be amazing!
All I’ll say to that is….it’s been done before…and it’s been done well… :)
T.
LOVE all those songs! Another great playlist :)
Excellent choices! Fun, upbeat stuff that can get us all moving out there. And no, I don’t bust out a move whilst running b/c it would frighten people off, I’m quite sure!
Love these! 2nd and 3rd are already on my playlist, but I’ll be digging up the first one ASAP. Keep em’ coming!
Dancing during a race and just not caring about anything else is the BEST! This post definitely inspired me to share my playlist :) I’ll tweet you! Thanks for the inspiration!
Glad to have you jumping on on the fun!
I literally went through all theses songs when I was picking mine :) great minds
And now I am singing a little MJ and doing a little dance. Thank you!
o.O I’mma be will be stuck in my head forever now. gosh darnitttttttt
MJ is classic. Let’s Go is awesome. And the Peas? Who can argue with the Peas? Yes, they all make me want to dance for sure.