This is Good Feeling, by our friend Flo Rida. Along with putting out consistently good music, one of my favorite things about Flo Rida (also known as Tramar Dillard) is his awkward juxtaposition and kicked out manager at the Miami Heat playoff game a few years ago.
Anyway, one of the things we love about the right music when it comes to running is when the beat syncs perfectly with each step. The first song I realized that did this very well was Game Over by Lil' Flip. Each beat "flip, flip, flip" was tied perfectly to each step when running at 7.0 mph.
So naturally when I'm discovering great new running music, one of the things I look for are beats that naturally coordinate with a run. So now, take a listen to this song.
You see what I'm saying? The beat is great. Now my guess is that maybe you listened to the first 30 seconds or so, and I don't blame you.
Now, go straight to 2:28, and hear the chorus come in..."Ohhhh, some times, I get a good feeling..." and listen to that build up for 20 seconds.
Then at 2:48, you hear the beat drop. Oh man you hear that beat. Just listen to it. It's so clean, so smooth, you just want to MOVE. You could be a lethargic, lazy, unmotivated couch fanatic but you hear that beat drop at 2:48, and you want to move.
THAT is what we call good running music.
What's interesting is, this is the first time in the song where the chorus doesn't lead into another verse, unless you want to call this a verse (which you very well could.) Listen to the song again, and go to 1:07 and you'll hear the chorus..."Ohhhh, some times..." then at 1:43, you hear the next verse start. That's how a normal song works.
In this case, Flo decided to have some fun with us. And the beat he comes up with is just so beautiful, it's one of the most perfect running songs ever. That's why you'll hear it in a lot of Skyfit classes.
Anyway, now enjoy the video.