When running a race like a 5k or farther you will need distractions that will help you keep up your determination to finish. My neice and I enjoy running and we consider an mp3 a must as part of our running gear.

Here's a list of old rock n roll songs I use that are upbeat with a positive message
1. Listen To The Music~Doobie Brothers
2. Hold On Tight To Your Dreams~Electric Light Orchestra
3. Born To Run~Bruce Springsteen

4. Take It To The Limit~Eagles
5. Don't Stop Believing~ Journey
6. Longtime~Boston
7. Come Sail Away~Styx
8. Don't Stop~Fleetwood Mac
9. Peace of Mind~Boston
10. Against the Wind~Bob Seger
11. Go Your Own Way~Fleetwood Mac
12. Two Tickets To Paradise~Eddy Money
13. Live Like You Were Dying~Tim McGraw