One of my biggest musical influences on a personal level and as a runner, is an electronic IDM (”Intelligent Dance Music”) artist known as TheFlashbulb. What I most enjoy about listening to TheFlashbulb’s music (real name Benn Jordan), is the variety of tempo, styles and overall ambience each soundscape creates.

Listen to TheFlashbulb.

I have yet to find a more perfect album to run to than the 2005 release, “Kirlian Selections“. What’s so incredible about this album is that it spans an incredible 28 songs on one CD - all killer, no filler. This piece of work is more than just music, it’s a complete journey, and it’s a perfect soundtrack for runners because there are a selection of tracks with pounding, electronic beats that help motivate and push you harder, while there are contrasting, gentler melodies played on a piano that can relax the mind and body during a workout.

I will always have fond memories of this album because it was what I was listening to on my iPod when I won my very first 5k race in 2007. I hope the album inspires some more of you to victory too.