This 5K playlist includes Katy Perry, a cool remix from the Scissors Sisters, and a couple songs that are blowing up right now: Xxxo and Club Can’t Handle Me. Another great track is 4th of July by Kelis. Too bad iTunes doesn’t have the WAWA Remix—it works the best for a run. Also, The Underdog … Read more →

Album: Teenage Dream (2010) Artist: Katy Perry Skimming everything from lost love to a relationship with a drug-addicted partner, Teenage Dream tackles a lot while staying light and poppy and even uplifting and encouraging. From the Natasha Bedingfield feel of Firework to the Pat Benatar anthem energy of Circle the Drain, it’s a sound addition … Read more →

This 5K playlist is a mix of some of my current favorites for running.  I’m loving the feel of Mike Posner’s Cooler Than Me and the remix of Lady GaGa’s Dance In The Dark.  Combined with the punk feel of Starstrukk and the tribal mix of Hook Up—it’s definitely an eclectic set. However, I think … Read more →

This 5K playlist is inspired by the summer feel of Katy Perry’s California Gurls. Coming in at just more than 28 minutes, it’s great for a 9-min per mile or faster pace. It’s got fun current songs from Travie McCoy and Jack Johnson as well as some of my new country favorites from Kellie Pickler … Read more →

Runners’ Pick: California Gurls (2010) Artist: Katy Perry Who can resist this decadent treat? The summer was waiting for its candy-coated fun. Katy Perry delivers with a carefree, breezy, sexy, sweet single. Just a small taste of what’s to come in her third studio album Teenage Dream— this uptempo instant classic is an immediate add … Read more →

This summer playlist comes in just over 4.5 hrs.  For a marathon, this is a little more than a 10-minute mile. It mixes fun country hits like Jason Aldean’s Crazy Town and Little Big Town’s Little White Church with hip hop hits like Airplanes by B.O.B. and Jay-Z’s Young Forever.  A marathon playlist should incorporate … Read more →