Go - Avalanche City - Okay, this song just makes me really happy.
Levels - Avicii - The song that was playing when I almost killed Anna and I trying to find pasta in New Jersey. #Hangry
Sail- AWOLNATION - Always one of my favorites but two weeks ago Coach Matt decided to not kill us at Cadence with "power ballads" and this was the first song on the newly chosen Pandora station.
Wagon Wheel- Darius Rucker, Ketch Secor & Bob Dylan - Steve and Amanda's wedding. The one song the whole wedding got on the dance floor for. I haven't seen my mom and her fake knees dance like that in years. And of course my favorite gal from North Carolina.
Tervaskanto - Korpiklaani - Heading to the Islanders/Rangers game with Dave Starr. This might be the only song we ever agree upon.
Bailando (English Version) [feat. Sean Paul, Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona] - This song played in every restaurant and store I went into in Barcelona. Since I was mostly alone and didn't have anyone to talk to, I tried to learn some Spanish by downloading the English version and trying to figure it out.
Blank Space - Taylor Swift - The song that haunted me at Florida Tri Camp. It was on the radio in Jack and Alyssa's car every time we had to go somewhere. When I thought I was going to die at Mile 11 of the Naples Half Marathon the damn thing was playing at the Aid Station, that laugh got me through the last two miles.
This Is How We Roll - Florida Georgia Line (feat. Luke Bryan) - From a great Pittsburgh spin in March with Jim Needles. Jim is the spin instructor at the YMCA. When I decided I should get back in shape post college, I walked into the Y and took my first spin class. Jim convinced me I needed fancy cycling shoes, and then pedals on my old Schwinn. It started a snowball to say the least.
I Need Your Love (feat. Mohombi, Faydee & Costi) - Because Shaggy.
Roar - Katy Perry - Emily and Gaby's basement. Struggling through 8 miles on their treadmill while everyone else drank beer and waxed skis. This song came on more than once and it's one of Emily's favorites. This song will also remind me of my badass running friend Jamie who created the Eye of the Tiger award which is proudly in my possession for this race.
Animals - Martin Garrix - Pittsburgh Penguins pre-game warm-up.
See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth) - Wiz Khalifa - Wiz almost cost me my job when I brought him to perform at Point Park University before the national release of Black and Yellow. He was such a young punk, but a nice one.
Renegades - X Ambassadors - I drive a jeep and well, "Go forth and have no fear."
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift - Kristy. She can suffer like none other and still sing Shake It Off. Also shout out to Jack Brac for playing some Shake It Off Radio for the two of us on Tuesday morning.
Where Is My Mind? - Pixies - Maxence Cyrin's version of this played nearly every week at Cadence Yoga. That version is too slow for a running race, but this song will always remind me of Julie and the original Cadence yoga class in a building that will soon no longer be our training home.
Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit) - The only other song that we heard in Florida. And I believe the song that was playing when Sue Downing announced, "I like this" and proceeded to beat the hell out of everyone on the final 400.
Hey Brother - Avicii - Not sure when, but Anna started singing this constantly about a year ago, it's still my favorite song to run to.
One Day- Matisyahu - #DNationPhilly. Every single one of you. I love you.
Wavin' Flag - K'naan - Dan Lavelle and I at the DNation conference in Chicago in 2012. This and Velobeats have helped me struggle through some hard work
He's a Pirate - Pirates of the Carribean - Klaus Badelt - The most fun marathon I've ever run was with Jill in Disney. We drank margaritas through the finishers chute and rode rollercoasters. At the start of the race we ran by the Pirates display and this song was blasting.
Ai Se Eu Te Pego - Michel Teló - Sitting at cafe alone, sipping dry rose in Barcelona a street musician came to the table and started singing this. I seemed to be the only one who didn't know the words so when the others started dancing, I had no choice but to join, one of the best moments I've had in 2015.
Westfall - Okkervil River - The only song Mark and I have ever been able to agree on to play on long car trips. As this is our friend Dan's band it also reminds me of sitting in the ATO "hot tub" during senior week, drinking frozen drinks and listening to some good tunes.
Calvin Harris - Outside - Inexplicably fell in love with this song during the New York Islander's pregame warm-up as I was lucky enough to see a game in the Coliseum's last year.
Boondock Saints Theme - I shouldn't have to explain this to anyone who is reading this.
Fight Song - Rachel Platten - See link below. These are the most inspirational people I know. I'll be channeling their strength in the final miles.
Wicked Wonderland - Martin Tungevaag - Emily and I dancing under the bright blue sun and gorgeous Colorado skis at Breckenridge, drinking beers, and rocking to this song.
So there it is, what will help carry me through some hot, humid miles tomorrow. I love you all so very much and wouldn't be doing these crazy events without bringing you along! Thank you.
