HuffPost Workouts: Songs (Literally) About Running

It doesn't matter if you're looking for fast beats, thumping base or inspiring lyrics, motivational tunes can be found in just about any musical genre. But sometimes, we just might find ourselves looking for a more literal uplift.
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It doesn't matter if you're looking for fast beats, thumping bass or inspiring lyrics, motivational tunes can be found in just about any musical genre.

But sometimes, we just might find ourselves looking for a more literal uplift. The next time you find yourself needing someone to just tell you to get out there and run already or some extra oomph to help get you up and over that next hill, hit play on the songs about running below.

Running Up That Hill -- Chromatics
Run Boy Run -- Woodkid
Running -- No Doubt
We Come Running (Tiesto Remix) -- Youngblood Hawke
Runnin' Down A Dream -- Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Born to Run -- Bruce Springsteen
Every Chance We Get We Run -- David Guetta feat. Tegan & Sara
Run Like Hell -- Pink Floyd
You Better Run -- Pat Benatar
Run The World (Girls) -- Beyoncé

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