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Playlist: '80s Power Tracks
By Chris Lawhorn
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If you've spent any time wearing headphones and walking shoes, you undoubtedly have a few go-to songs that you can . . . go to . . . when your energy flags. And there's a surprising degree of consensus on the best power tracks. There's usually a booming beat, an epic hook, and a raging guitar, and they show up in every era. Here, it's standouts from the '80s. Remember when, and rock on.
1. Lita Ford - "Kiss Me Deadly" - 156 bpm

2. Loverboy - "Working for the Weekend" - 147 bpm

3. Survivor - "Eye of the Tiger" - 108 bpm

4. The Bangles - "Walk Like an Egyptian" - 103 bpm

5. ZZ Top - "Legs" - 126 bpm

6. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" - 95 bpm

7. Dire Straits - "Money for Nothing" - 134 bpm

8. David Bowie - "Modern Love" - 92 bpm

9. Michael Sembello - "Maniac" - 159 bpm

10. Bon Jovi - "Livin' on a Prayer" - 123 bpm

Find more music that fits your pace and taste. Check out our other playlists.
Whether you walk slow, fast, or in between, I'll help you find the perfect tunes to keep you company -- and rev you up or slow you down when you need it most. Beats per minute are included with every song, so you can match each perfectly to your routine (if you walk 3 mph, try music around 115 bpm; for 3.5 mph, try around 125 bpm; for 4 mph walk, try 135 bpm). Want more? Check out the latest and greatest workout playlists at RunHundred.com.
2. Loverboy - "Working for the Weekend" - 147 bpm
3. Survivor - "Eye of the Tiger" - 108 bpm
4. The Bangles - "Walk Like an Egyptian" - 103 bpm
5. ZZ Top - "Legs" - 126 bpm
6. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" - 95 bpm
7. Dire Straits - "Money for Nothing" - 134 bpm
8. David Bowie - "Modern Love" - 92 bpm
9. Michael Sembello - "Maniac" - 159 bpm
10. Bon Jovi - "Livin' on a Prayer" - 123 bpm
Find more music that fits your pace and taste. Check out our other playlists.
Whether you walk slow, fast, or in between, I'll help you find the perfect tunes to keep you company -- and rev you up or slow you down when you need it most. Beats per minute are included with every song, so you can match each perfectly to your routine (if you walk 3 mph, try music around 115 bpm; for 3.5 mph, try around 125 bpm; for 4 mph walk, try 135 bpm). Want more? Check out the latest and greatest workout playlists at RunHundred.com.









