Motivational Running Music--The Running Montage

So, I was starting to write a similar blog on my personal blog (which I have neglected), but I figure it would make more sense for me to blog on here. So, I am not usually a fan of running to music, but once, I ran a marathon sans music, and I wanted to die. Instead of giving you a crazy list of songs (not yet, at least), I will give you a few songs to consider adding to your playlist.

This might sound a little crazy, but sometimes, I like to pretend I'm in a movie. This also happens when I run. I pretend I am starring in an awesome movie (I mean, I'm in it so it HAS to be awesome) and I need music for my running montage. And no, my list does not include "Eye of the Tiger".

Caroline's Pick for Best Songs for a Running Montage (not in any particular order):
1. No Church in the Wild - Jay Z and Kanye West
2. Uprising - Muse
3. Sandstorm - Darude (I'd like to thank undergrad for this one. Boat mix anyone??)
4. Renegade - Styx (I like this song in the middle of a workout.)
5. She Wants to Move - N.E.R.D.
6. Beautiful Monster - Neyo

AND, with the help of Christine, 7. Heart of a Champion - Nelly

And because being cheesy is fun, some Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone.