I love iTunes. I get the newsletter every Tuesday and they always have a free download. Love it. I usually love the free song. Sometimes they give songs that are not quite what I like to listen to, but most of the time, they’re a hit.

Some of my favorite bands these days are:

The Shins
Keane
Lily Allen
Sufjan Stevens
Brandtson
Jem
The Killers

Here are some of the songs that keep me going. I am training for the Hood to Coast relay this August. My family is running this race, but more on that later.

For workouts:

Since You’ve Been Gone: Kelly Clarkson – I sing along with this song like I am Kelly herself.

Hung Up, Sorry: Madonna – Such good beats and keeps my legs joggin’.

The Sweet Escape: Gwen Stephani – Even though I am jogging, I want to be on roller blades for this song.

Less Talk More Rokk: Freezepop – This reminds me of how much I rokk at this song on Guitar Hero II.

For cool downs:

Mad World – Gary Jules/Tears for Fears – I love this remake.

Anything by Death Cab for Cutie

Goodbye and Go – Imogen Heap

Joni Mitchell – She got me though the college years.

I love the songs on my iPod, but I am always on the lookout for new stuff! What’s on your iPod?

Written by Marie LeBaron

Marie LeBaron is the founder and managing editor of Make and Takes. Always having a love of crafts, she enjoys getting messy with glue and glitter. There’s always some sort of project going on, her kitchen counter is often cluttered with crafts. When she’s not crafting and creating with her kids, she loves to run, read, and blog! Read other posts by Marie