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It’s the first Tuesday of the month so today’s theme is Motivation. It was fun to pick songs for this topic today. I decided to switch things up and focus on a movie soundtrack. When you think of motivation, what’s the first movie that comes to mind? Rocky of course!
Song: Gonna Fly Now
Album: Rocky Soundtrack
Artist: Bill Conti
Genre: Rock
Year Released: February 1976
This is the theme song to Rocky. Is there a more iconic song from a movie? Is this doesn’t motivate you, I’m not sure what will!
Song: Going the Distance
Album: Rocky Soundtrack
Artist: Bill Conti
Genre: Rock
Year Released: February 1976
Something about this song, especially around the 1:30 mark, makes me feel really strong. When I ran the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia races last year, I had a few songs from the Rocky soundtrack on my iPod – it only seemed right! Fun fact: the song “Victory” also samples this song. Amazing how different genres of music from different decades go well together.
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Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Great picks! Being a Philadelphian, the Rocky Soundtrack is a must for my running playlist. It definitely made me feel powerful during the Philly Marathon!
kookyrunner says
I can definitely see how these songs would give you a boost during the run. This year I want to run the Rocky stairs when I go back for RnR Philly!
Clarinda says
Oh yeah! Nothing screams motivation more than Rocky. 😀
I didn’t have time to write a blog post, but I linked to an IG picture. Hope that’s cool.
kookyrunner says
That’s okay!
Rachel says
Rocky FTW! Did we already discuss Creed? Have you seen it yet?
kookyrunner says
Sadly I haven’t seen Creed but heard it was amazing!
Marcia says
Some Rocky would definitely be motivating. amazing how timeless these songs are!
kookyrunner says
I was just thinking the same thing. “Real” music is always in style!
Steff says
There isn’t nothing more inspiring than Rocky! Great picks!
kookyrunner says
I know right?! I was like, I have to feature this for motivation week!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
You could do a whole playlist on these kinds of songs–Rocky, Top Gun–the like!
kookyrunner says
Great idea Wendy!!