Summer 2014 Playlist

Although I don’t train with music regularly, it is a huge part of my every day life. I am a commuter and the way I consume music is to arrive at a song I love and listen to it endlessly until I am so tired of the song that I can’t listen to it again for months.

My music list has been steadily growing this summer as I have discovered some new podcasts that I listen to while blogging and while at work. I say it over and over again, but I am an electronic music buff. Nothing makes me run, work or drive faster than a great rhythm with some deep bass drops.

A lot of you have been asking for a new playlist and I have found a fabulous new set to share with you for your next workout! Just in time for summer, here are some fresh new tunes to fuel your next run.

U – Gareth Emery and Bo Bruce

When I lived in England, I went to one of Emery’s shows alone. That is how dedicated I am to this man’s music. He just put out an incredible album called Drive which is arguably his best one yet. 

 This song is done in collaboration with one of my favourite British rock musicians – Bo Bruce. Her original track, Alive is also worth the download. Use this song on a tempo run, with plyometrics or 1 minute repeats on the track.

  Calvin Harris – Summer (Rehab Remix) – 

I will be honest, I do not care for the original version of this song. This remix has completely saved the song for me. With a fantastic build, this song is great for negative splits.

Matisse & Sadko – Sigure –

Keeping it fresh with a Russian track, this is a fun track with high speed rhythms and slow builds. Use this song with intervals, especially 400 meter repeats.

Dada Life – Born to Rage –

Skipping to Sweden, this track features a lively melody with a heavy bass drop, this is one of my absolute favourite summer songs. Rage on, runners. 🙂 Starting slowly and building in intensity, this is the perfect track for hill repeats.

Christian Q & Shokstix – Game of Thrones (A Tribute to the Theme Song) –

I love epic tracks and this one makes you feel like you are in the centre of a battle. With a nod to the TV show, this song has some fabulous melodies and gorgeous builds. Also some fabulously creepy voice overs to make you run faster! Place it in the middle of your next long run to give you an extra push.

Gareth Emery – Long Way Home

This fabulous man wrote this song at the end of a long tour as he was flying back to his home. It is supposed to capture the feeling of going home and I think he totally nails it. A beautiful song. Perfect for that last mile before you return to your door step!

What are your favourite running tracks at the moment?