Couch to 5K - Christian Indie Tracks


Hi, I'm Chris, the leader and main songwriter for Buried Talents Band.

Recently I discovered the Couch to 5K (C25K) exercise program.
C25K.com
www.coolrunning.com

I used to run 5K's years ago. Since I needed an exercise program this seemed like a good one, to get me into shape to run them again.

Somebody turned me onto a podcast you can put in your MP3 player that allows you to listen to commands to start and stop running during the Run/Walks leading up to a straight 5K. Well, I downloaded one and ran to it, but being a Christian, I wanted to jam to some good Christian tunes while running.

I expected there would be a podcast somewhere that was tailored for the C25K and featuring some Christian music, but I never found one. This could partially be because Copyright Law, the RIAA, and other bodies, not to mention songwriters and bands, don't really normally want their commercial music distributed on the internet.

Duh.

However, there's a group of Christian Indie songwriters that make their music available either for free distribution under the Creative Commons License, or for sale as independent artists on certain sites.

Since I am a Christian songwriter and have many contacts and online friends who write Christian music, I decided to create my own set of MP3 tracks that YOU can download free.

I'll be posting them in here as I get them finished. It will be 13 tracks about 30-35 minutes long, corresponding to the different workouts in the C25K program.

I will give each artist and title in the track, and also give credit and links HERE to their music. Some of it will be available for free download, some will be available for a price.

One thing is certain though, it will all be Christ-centered music from independent artists (at least, unsigned at the time of the compilation.)

BY Downloading these tracks, you agree to the following:
- That you will not MODIFY these tracks in any way. - That you will only disseminate these tracks to running friends who need them for this purpose.

(After all, for most of these tracks, if you want the song, you can follow the links below and download or buy them inexpensively)



NOTE: If you like the music you hear on these, and want to hear more of that artist or possibly download or buy the track, I've provided links to the artists' websites below - give their other tunes a listen!


Frequently Asked Questions

Click on the title above if you have a question about how to download or install these tracks into your iTunes, MP3 Player, etc.

HarborTown 5K

If anyone wants to see some pics and video from my first 5K, here it is. Click on the title above.


RunSource

If you wish to download these in a Podcast format from iTunes, click on the link above and navigate to 'C25K Podcasts'.
Special thanks to Lonnie for uploading this project to iTunes.


Week 1

The workout for Week One is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by 20 minutes of the following Run/Walk pairs
60-second Run
90-second Walk
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
I Will Meet You Come And See Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
Bring Your Rain Expectations Andy Wiest SoundClick

Run The Race Higher Ground Firesong SoundClick

Forever Yours James Moore's Music Ministry SoundClick
www.movingtowardchrist.com
Run After The Chase After The Chase Virb
www.AfterTheChase.com
Praise The Lord Broken Pieces Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
It Might Be True Expectations Andy Wiest SoundClick



Week 2

The workout for Week Two is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by 20 minutes of the following Run/Walk pairs
90-second Run
2 Minute Walk
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Lazy Man Forever and a Day Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
I Will Sing Beautiful Noise Andy Wiest SoundClick

You Are God
Higher Ground
Firesong
SoundClick

I Am Lazarus
James Moore's Music Ministry SoundClick
www.movingtowardchrist.com
In The Garden
Broken Pieces Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
If The Animals Could Speak
Douglas Moore and Angela Couch
SoundClick

Arizona Wind Painted On Smiles Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com


Week 3

The workout for Week Three is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by 20 minutes of the following Run/Walk pairs
90-second Run
90-second Walk
3 minute Run
3 minute Walk
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Fly Away
I Believe
Firesong
SoundClick

Musical Explosion
Musical Explosion Ben Drake Virb
Jamendo
The Cloud
The Cloud Mike Rayson
Myspace
www.MikeRayson.net
When I Praise You
Beverly Hines
SoundClick
You Are
Ben Israel
SoundClick

Choose Life Plain Brown Wrapper Andy Wiest SoundClick


Week 4

The workout for Week Four is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
3 minute Run
90 Second Walk
5 minute Run
2 1/2 minute Walk
3 minute Run
90 Second Walk
5 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Hide and Seek Painted on Smiles Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
He Calmed the Storms Within Help Wanted Inquire Within Firesong SoundClick

Tell Somebody
Richard Bethell
SoundClick

Fly Me
One Kid's Lunch SoundClick

Instrumental #1
Al English Jr.
SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
Captured
The Cloud Mike Rayson
Myspace
www.MikeRayson.net
A Reward Painted On Smiles Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
Here Beautiful Noise Andy Wiest SoundClick

Song of Praise Prelude Doug and Cindy Mickan SoundClick
www.insideoasis.com


Week 5 Workout 1

The workout for Week Five Workout 1 is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
5 minute Run
3 Minute Walk
5 minute Run
3 minute Walk
5 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
It's Surprising Clarity Andy Wiest SoundClick
I'll Give My All Prelude Doug and Cindy Mickan SoundClick
www.insideoasis.com
Crossroads
Crossroads Dave Berland
SoundClick

Save Me
The Cloud Mike Rayson Myspace
www.MikeRayson.net
Praise Him
Witness Firesong
SoundClick
Things To Do
One Kids Lunch
SoundClick
The Waiting Song Richard Bethell SoundClick
Painted On Smiles Painted On Smiles Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.BuriedTalentsBand.com


Week 5 Workout 2

The workout for Week Five Workout 2 is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
8 minute Run
5 minute Walk
8 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Your Love Doug and Cindy Mickan SoundClick
www.insideoasis.com
OK Jaydeen Georgeff SoundClick

Lead Me Home

Firesong
SoundClick

Fortune and Fame
One Kid's Lunch SoundClick

Unsung Heroes
Forever and a Day Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
Choir of Heaven
Beautiful Noise Andy Wiest
SoundClick
Finish Line The Invisibles Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
O Lord, Keep My Lamp Burning James Moore Music Ministry SoundClick



Week 5 Workout 3

The workout for Week Five Workout 3 is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
20 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Someday Christopher Dykes SoundClick
Consume Me Doug and Cindy Mickan SoundClick
www.insideoasis.com
I AM

Firesong
SoundClick

In Your Name
Jerry Bradley SoundClick
Band Website
Lay Our Crowns
Andy Wiest
SoundClick
The Ground is Level
Dave Berland
SoundClick
I AM Forever and a Day Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
Well Done The Invisibles Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com


Week 6 Workout 1

The workout for Week Six Workout 1 is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
5 minute Run
3 minute Walk
8 minute Run
3 minute Walk
5 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Flight of the Waffle Musical Explosion Ben Drake Jamendo
The Lord's Prayer Jerry Bradley SoundClick
Band Website
Step Up

Firesong
SoundClick

Let My Life Be Worship
James Moore Music Ministry SoundClick

More Than Enough
Painted On Smiles Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
Run After the Chase After the Chase Virb
Band Website
Forever and a Day Forever and a Day Buried Talents Band SoundClick
Band Website
Finish Line The Finish Line Buried Talents Band SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com
This Place is Awesome Doug and Cindy Mickan SoundClick
www.insideoasis.com


Week 6 Workout 2

The workout for Week Six Workout 2 is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
10 minute Run
3 minute Walk
10 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Thanks for the Grilled Cheese Musical Explosion Ben Drake Jamendo
Lord You Are Ian David (Iannai) SoundClick
Run the Race
Higher Ground
Firesong
SoundClick

The Two Thieves
Painted on Smiles Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
I Give You Hope CSN Team Competition Chris Solaas, Beverly Hines, Paul Baty SoundClick
Choose Life Plain Brown Wrapper Andy Wiest SoundClick
Fortune and Fame One Kids Lunch SoundClick
We are Your Children, Lord Michaelion SoundClick
The One Ian David (Iannai) SoundClick
He Is Our Father Al English, Jr. SoundClick
www.buriedtalentsband.com


Week 6 Workout 3

The workout for Week Six Workout 3 is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
25 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Super Triangle Musical Explosion Ben Drake Jamendo
The Time is Now Broken Pieces Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
You Set Us Free Ian David (Iannai) SoundClick
Born in a Barn Forever and a Day Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
The Cloud
The Cloud
Mike Rayson
MySpace
MikeRayson.net
What I'd Truly Give Christopher Dykes SoundClick
Warriors Firesong SoundClick
Finish Line The Finish Line Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
Once Upon A Cross Once Upon A Cross Firesong SoundClick


Week 7

The workout for Week Seven is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
25 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Jacob's Ladder Al English, Jr. SoundClick
I Will Dance God in your Pocket Steve Lowndes
SoundClick
Band Website
Bring Your Rain Expectations Andy Wiest SoundClick
Who Is Like the Lord Most High The Reason Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
When I Praise You

Beverly Hines
SoundClick

Do Not Be Weary The Finish Line Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
Run After the Chase After the Chase Virb
Band Website
Forever Yours James Moore's Music Ministry SoundClick
Band Website
Tetelestai Forever and a Day Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
If the Animals Could Speak Douglas Moore and Angela Couch SoundClick


Week 8

The workout for Week Eight is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
28 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Summer 2007 Ben Drake Jamendo
On Eagles Wings Let it Be Clear Doug and Cindy Mickan
SoundClick
Reach for the Prize The Finish Line Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
Maybe One Kid's Lunch SoundClick
Here Beautiful Noise Andy Wiest SoundClick
The Cloud
The Cloud Mike Rayson Myspace
www.MikeRayson.net
Do Not Be Weary The Finish Line Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
Run The Race Higher Ground Firesong SoundClick

In Your Name
Jerry Bradley SoundClick
Band Website
Life on Planet Earth Come and See Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
There's More One Kid's Lunch SoundClick
NOT Seeing is Believing The Invisibles Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website


Week 9

The workout for Week Nine is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
30 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Naegaevolnaci Ben Drake Jamendo
Forever Yours James Moore's Music Ministry SoundClick
Band Website
Run After the Chase After the Chase Virb
Band Website
Bring Your Rain Expectations Andy Wiest SoundClick
Captured
The Cloud Mike Rayson Myspace
www.MikeRayson.net
The Lion's Mouth Forever and a Day Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website
Reflect Your Glory Jeff Davis
SoundClick
Crossover Hit One Kid's Lunch SoundClick
On Eagles Wings Let it Be Clear Doug and Cindy Mickan
SoundClick
Run The Race Higher Ground Firesong SoundClick

Psalm 136 Broken Pieces Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website


BONUS - 35 minute run Track

The workout here is:
a 1-minute stretch a 5-minute warmup walk
Followed by:
35 minute Run
Followed by a 5-minute cooldown walk.

CLICK HERE to download this broadcast.
The songs on this Broadcast Are:
Song Title Album Artist Get The Song Band Website
Musical Explosion Musical Explosion Ben Drake Jamendo
When I Praise You
Beverly Hines
SoundClick
Resounding Love Warren Suboh
SoundClick
I'm Yours Sunday Special Sunday Special
SoundClick
Prayer for the Clueless One Kid's Lunch SoundClick
Pilgrims and Aliens Bob Day SoundClick
Exodus
Rebecca Dennison Soundclick
Chosen Dale and Elaine SoundClick
It's Surprising Clarity Andy Wiest SoundClick
Run After the Chase After the Chase Virb
Band Website
The Cloud
The Cloud Mike Rayson Myspace
www.MikeRayson.net
More Than Enough Painted On Smiles Buried Talents Band
SoundClick
Band Website