Look/hear: Running songs

I like to make myself a playlist for races, usually timed to last just slightly longer than it takes me to run a 5K. The songs have to be fairly short, fast-paced, and either restless or angry. Here are some of my favorite songs from past lists:

The Replacements, "Bastards of Young"
This is one of my all-time favorite bands, and the song epitomizes being frustrated and young.

 

Steve Earle, "I Ain't Ever Satisfied"

I like to run to songs about never being happy with what you've got. Plus, he was on The Wire!

Guided by Voices, "Skills Like This"
I like to channel Bob Pollard's energy when I run.