Shrinking Sisters

Tunes for Tuesday: Good Feeling, by Flo Rida

I love when this song pops up on my runs. Doing a workout you love is great enough but when a song validates how you're feeling at that exact moment it makes it extra special. So here's Flo Rida, from "down the street."

Tunes for Tuesday: Bulletproof, by La Roux

This one popped up in a Rock My Run mix -- Grrl Power. Reminds me of the '80s and Bananarama. (Yeah, I'm old; what's it to ya?)

(I may or may not have owned some of the clothes in this video in college.)

Tunes for Tuesday: 'Soldier' by Ingrid Michaelson

Thought I'd choose something from the "Music I Actually Listen To" category this week. I ended my run yesterday with this. Love the chorus:

And so it goes, this soldier knows
The battle with the heart isn't easily won
But it can be won.

And feel free to substitute the word "heart" with whatever you want -- I do.

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Tunes for Tuesday, 'Light Up the Sky' by Duncan

(No, I am not a high school senior looking for the perfect prom song.) I heard this one yesterday and thought it'd be a great, upbeat running song.

Tunes for Tuesday: You're Gonna Go Far, Kid, by The Offspring

Heard this one on the Run to the Beat mix that I downloaded from Rock My Run. The Offspring always makes me smile -- reminds me of Orange County and LA Kings hockey dates with my boyfriend (now husband). Come Out and Play (Keep 'em Separated) was a frequent hockey-fight song.

Tunes for Tuesday: Stronger, by Kelly Clarkson

I love kick-ass, "you go, girl" anthems, especially when working out. Problem is, they often make me want to stop running and break out into a one-person dancing flash mob. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is one of my favorite sayings -- it's a reminder to stop being such a baby about trying stuff like running and working out with heavier weights. So glad I follow Kelly Clarkson's advice.

Tunes for Tuesday: On the Floor, Jennifer Lopez, featuring Pitbull

My taste in workout music is worlds apart from what I'd refer to as "listening to music" music -- artists like Greg Laswell, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, Guster ... basically the emotional climax music of Grey's Anatomy.

But when I'm running, I notice many of the lyrics refer to clubs, bottles, dance floors DJs, booties and the removal of pants.

Here's one of those:

Tunes for Tuesday: Sexy and I Know It, by LMFAO

Ready for a healthy dose of cheese today? It ain't Beethoven but it had my sister and I mugging and running and high-fiving each other on the track Sunday morning. Especially like the line that says "I workout!"

Tunes for Tuesday: Shut Up and Drive, by Rihanna

Heard this one yesterday while running. Ever listen closely to the lyrics? It was speaking to me. Perhaps I was reading a little too much into the lyrics, but the phrase, "Baby, you got the keys ... now shut up and drive" had me thinking:

"Exactly! I know how to exercise right and eat right. Those are the keys -- now shut up and drive."

(And yes, I know the song's not about driving or running, but I take my inspiration where I can.)

Tunes for Tuesday: Love is Gone, by David Guetta

Back when I was doing Jazzercise, this was my jam! (Love how cheesy that sounds). But you know how music can propel you to do more? This song had me dancing like my life depended on it. It's also good for walking and running, and it's one of the songs on Rock My Run's Wogging My World playlist, which I compiled for the awesome site. Go download it, it's free.

(Don't play the video in front of the kiddies; she has a potty mouth in the beginning of it.)