Survivor wrote the track in 1982 specifically for Sylvester Stallone's theme song in Rocky III, so its association with athleticism and ass-kicking is a given. We’re not here to claim this song as a modern musical masterpiece, but it’s going to motivate you to keep going whether you like it or not.
It is basically impossible to run a race without hearing it, whether you’re going 3.1 miles or 26.2. This is where a runner’s intimate relationship with this song begins.
Maybe a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot or a neighborhood fun run to start, then a 5K or a 10K, or even a half or full marathon.
Here’s the thing about ‘Eye of the Tiger.’ If you get into running, you’ll probably think about signing up for a race.
