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kylie posted 1 year ago.
Hahah I love the Madagascar song! I also get inspired by Dori singing "just keep swimmin'!"
I don't have a race day song or anything like that. Just haven't ever uses music that way.
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diluzio123 posted 1 year ago.
Animals by Nickle Back. My wife will sing the "what was that" and "OMG that's my dad outside the car!" when it get's to that part. Get's me through the tough parts of the race when I think about that.
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ChunkyB posted 1 year ago.
"The Melting Point of Wax" by Thrice (check my sig).
It's kind of based on the story of Icarus, and it talks about how you shouldn't care about the melting point of wax, and you should go defy everybody else's limits that they've set for you and stuff. It's so freaking good.
Just for a taste, here are a few lines from the song (which is awesomely hard and good)
I've waited for this moment all my life and more,
and now I see so clearly what I could not see before.
The time is now or never, and this chance won't come again.
Throw caution and myself into the wind.
There's no promise of safety with these secondhand wings,
but I'm willing to find out what impossible means.
Man, honestly, I urge all of you to go download it right now. Or at least listen to the 30-second demo. Here are the full lyrics.
Now, I have to go listen to that song. I'm getting pumped up just singing it to myself in my head.
"The melting point of wax means nothing to me": Thrice
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JMA posted 1 year ago.
Depends on the race. If it's going to be a long day and I want a song to stick with me, I'll listen to some classic rock, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, or AC/DC.
If it's going to be a fast race and I want to get pumped up for the pain and effort, I'll put on some good Chicago punk rock, Naked Raygun or the Jesus Lizard.
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jerallen posted 1 year ago.
A lot of eminem songs get me pumped especially Lose Yourself.
"You only get one shot do not miss your chance to blow, this opportunity comes once in a lifetime."
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Well, I rarely "kick ass" on race day....that is unless I count my own.
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diva_mom posted 1 year ago.
Easy on Yourself by Drive By Truckers (Jason Isbell)
Don't be so easy on yourself 'cause this one might be all that you have left
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StephenPDennis posted 1 year ago.
"Critical Acclaim" by Avenged Sevenfold is typically the last song I'll hear before a race. "A Favor, House Atlantic" by Coheed and Cambria also gets me pumped 100%.
Sometimes before a race I actually need to calm down, so I'll do some deep breathing meditation and listen to Nickel Creek, a folk/bluegrass group.
By the way Chunky, Trice is awesome, good pick.
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zagfan posted 1 year ago.
"Here to Stay" by Korn
April 2003, middle of the night, just south of Baghdad. We were about to roll into the city after a long trip from Kuwait and I had this CD in. It gets me jacked up every time I hear it, instantly takes me back to that night and gets the adrenaline flowing. Now if I could only kick some ass on race day.
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overcome posted 1 year ago.
For me I need to calm down before the race so I listen to The Format. But for motivation anyone looking for motivation I would say Requiem or Beethoven by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
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ht001 posted 1 year ago.
"It's My Life" by Bon Jovi...
I wasn't a fan of this song when it was originally released, but now it is a staple for motivation for workouts or races. Lyrics like "Better stand tall when they're calling you out - Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down " just seem to work for me ...
... I just want to live while I'm alive
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xc800runner posted 1 year ago.
Eagles of Death Metal: "I Want You so Hard" from Death By Sexy.
Always gets me feeling hot in my wetsuit. Or perhaps it's the chest panels on the 2008 Zoots that make me feel like Batman.
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di4tri posted 1 year ago.
"eye of the tiger" all the way. I imagine I am Rocky. haha
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TriOnLife posted 1 year ago.
"I like to move it" always reminds me of Anton Apolo Ono on Dancing with the Stars. (video quality marginal) His routine on that song is what put him in first and it was really hot. I never knew before why Juliana Hough wore a tiger print outfit but now I think I see the connection!
I like listening to "Get Me Outta Here" by Jet when I want to pick up the pace. It's a good pre-race song, too.
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wrobis1 posted 1 year ago.
Believe - The Bravery
Welcome to the Fold - Filter
Godspeed - Anberlin
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Captain Mal posted 1 year ago.
That Titanic song by Celine Dion. Either that or Michael Bolton. (insert best line from Office Space)
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M posted 1 year ago.
"Celebrity Skin," -- Hole
"No second billing, cause you're a star now....can you stand up or will you just fall down...have you ever felt so used up as this....she obliterated everything she kissed..."
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bhanrah posted 1 year ago.
"The Battle" from the Gladiator soundtrack or "Sunshine" - Silversun Pick-ups
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KHAD posted 1 year ago.
Immediate Music - A Call To Arms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8l249bM0FE actually, it comes from seeing this video. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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Star posted 1 year ago.
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem...."You only get one shot" and "You can do ANYTHING you put your mind to" just about sums it up.
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Mike20124 posted 1 year ago.
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem set to IM video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNnSM7xAZNU
Motivational!
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Donna posted 1 year ago.
This is a great list. I've been looking for a pump up mix for LP. What is the name of the typical Ironman song? You know, the one they always play? It gets me so pumped up every time I hear it.
Also, Bruce Springstein "Born to Run" Actually a lot of his songs get me excited!
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TriOnLife posted 1 year ago.
Seems like there are 2 songs that are always played at races - The Eminem one (Loose Yourself) and that Black Eyed Peas song "Let's Get it Started"
I also like to listen to "Glorious Day" by Weezer just to get in that "happy to be alive, lucky to be able to race" mood to offset the nerves.
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TriOnLife posted 1 year ago.
Oh - and the U2 Song - Beautiful Day. You just can't start a race without that song.
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
The last song I listen to before getting out fo the car race morning is Metallica's "Seek and Destroy" I also like Dope's "Burn" and Nine Inch Nails "Sin."
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Ironmom posted 1 year ago.
For this last Team in Training Pac Crest weekend, we listened to "Start Wearing Purple" by Gogol Bordello (TNT race singlets are purple):
That song cracks me up every time.
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Donna posted 1 year ago.
Those are good IM songs too..... I was thinking of the song that is mostly instrumental (or electronica) and I think the only words are "Right here, Right now.....Right here, Right now"
Set goals...... but be here now. Enjoy the ride to the finish line.
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TriOnLife posted 1 year ago.
Is it "Right Here Right Now" - Fat Boy Slim?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Xh-MiiVMc
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Donna posted 1 year ago.
Yes!!! Thank you for finding that! It always gets me going
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grlawguy posted 1 year ago.
caeagle16 wrote:
"Right Now" by Van Halen
+1 on "Right Now," by Van Halen (awesome to start the long run along with an awesome sunrise).
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Captain Mal posted 1 year ago.
I can't believe no one called me on the Titanic song!
I like the Dance Hall Crashers live album lately.
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TriOnLife posted 1 year ago.
Captain Mal wrote:
I can't believe no one called me on the Titanic song!
I was thinking your wife's name is Tennille
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLMlxnRoujs
:-)
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nyfan21 posted 1 year ago.
I usually go with a few songs:
Rusted Root- Drum Roll
WolfParade-Fancy Claps
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triNick posted 1 year ago.
I just listened to it and I got the chills like I do on race day...
- Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue
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KitKat posted 1 year ago.
Ironmom wrote:
For this last Team in Training Pac Crest weekend, we listened to "Start Wearing Purple" by Gogol Bordello (TNT race singlets are purple):That song cracks me up every time.
Ahahahaha! My mentor Jason added that song. It's CRAZY!
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bluebirdbiker posted 1 year ago.
Welcome to the Jungle - GnR
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gfd posted 1 year ago.
MFC and Animal by Pearl Jam
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macker posted 1 year ago.
GFD, i agree....anything Pearl Jam for me; Alive, Even Flow, Corduroy, Rearview Mirror, I Got Shit....etc etc etc...
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248-n8 posted 1 year ago.
I like a lot of the songs on here and I think I've created a couple new playlists for my long rides!
But the couple that I haven't seen yet that I really like are almost anything by Billy Talent and Amazing by Seal.
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ChunkyB posted 1 year ago.
OH MAN!! Billy Talent is so freaking good.
"The melting point of wax means nothing to me": Thrice
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diva_mom posted 1 year ago.
Tom Petty - Runnin Down a Dream
Don't be so easy on yourself 'cause this one might be all that you have left
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miner06 posted 1 year ago.
If I need to calm my nerves: The Flaming Lips, The Mars Volta, or Tiesto always do the trick
If I need to pysch myself up: Any metal, Slipknot, Dethklok
Anytime: "Spirits Alive" or "Warrior's Code" by Dropkick Murphys
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chsfootballgirl posted 1 year ago.
Good to see The Bravery up there.
I wrote a whole post recently about my pre-race playlist a couple weeks ago. So it's more than just one song, for me; if I can get the whole playlist stuck in my head, I can run off that for a whole race.
Here're some of my favorites:
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem (already up there, but worth mentioning again!)
"Quest" by Bryn Christopher ("What you gonna life for? / What you gonna die for? / Who you gonna fight for" always gets me ready to race!)
"U + Ur Hand" by Pink ("I'm not here for your entertainment / You don't really wanna mess with me tonight")
"Remember the Name" by Mike Shinoda and Fort Minor
"Saturday Morning" by The Eels
"Pressing On" by Relient K
And if anyone's interested, my full list is at http://trihardist.blogspot.com/2008/05/tunes-for-pre-gaming.html
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Socket posted 1 year ago.
Cake - "The Distance" puts on my race face.
Pretty much anything by Dragonforce, especially "My Spirit Will Go On" and "Through the Fire and Flames", gets me going like there's no tomorrow.
Motorhead - "Ace of Spades". You know you like it.
+1 Metallica - "Seek and Destroy", also "Trapped Under Ice", "Stone Cold Crazy", and "Breadfan"
I need to expand my music collection, I don't have enough speed metal.
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beads1985 posted 1 year ago.
It depends on my mood but I generally like some hard rock tunes to get pumped up.
I do like 'Bicycle Race' and 'Flash' from Queen
'He's just a man
With a man's courage
Nothing but a man
But he can never fail'
'Nothing to it, but to do it!'
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Karmakula posted 1 year ago.
So this is my suggestions
Linkin Park "breaking the habit" and "in the end"
Limp Bizkit "My way"
What song motivates you to kick some ass on race day?
Battle without Honor or Humanity - (Kill Bill Theme Song) - by Tomoyasu Hotei does it for me every time. I love it with the dialog between Uma and Lucy Lui. "You didn't think it was going to be that easy, Did you?" "You know for a moment there, I kind of did" is clipped in the middle.
**Pain is weakness leaving the body**
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