Running music

[Thriftyvickie]

What do you find are good tunes to keep you running. I’ve got amazon music and WiFi at the gym. Looking for recommendations?

[JulieG49 Graduate]

I'm no expert but it seems to depend on your running pace. I found a C25K playlist on Spotify when I started and then selected the ones I liked from that. I found Aha Take on Me suited my pace really well and so googled the beats per minute in that song and then searched for other songs with the same Bpm. But generally anything that motivates you to keep moving! Wham's wake me up before you go go keeps me going towards the end!

[Babsicles Graduate]

I have a real mix of music basically made up of songs I like I have chart hits, film soundtracks if I like it I’ve got it I have a few good songs from the 80’s in my playlist

It took me quite a while to realise

Running is not just about the legs it’s also about the mind it’s a perfect time to clear away the cobwebs and I find it easier doing that to music I enjoy listening to

I personally don’t need motivational music as I am finding my pace without it but some people do

[Hidden in reply to Babsicles]

I’m with you on this....I run to songs I enjoy and make me smile.

[Tartiflette Graduate]

Ministry of Sound: The running bug 2 is my go to album. Avicii - Addicted to you is my favourite song on it. Keeps me going & it always seems to shuffle to that song when I'm flagging & lifts me up.

[Thriftyvickie Graduate in reply to Tartiflette]

That might be up my street

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to Thriftyvickie]

It's a few years old now but it's a cracking album. Got it on itunes.

[Rammy75]

I like the podrunner app, it’s free and you can run to whatever bpm you want

[Hidden]

check out my lists on Spotify - there’s a variety there, that may suit - most named in honour of C25Kers...

open.spotify.com/user/janca...

[bsimonuk in reply to Hidden]

I listened to one of your playlists Jancanrun: thank you so much!

I really enjoyed my 9K run today thanks to you 😊

[Hidden in reply to bsimonuk]

my pleasure

[Rignold]

Sunn O)))

[SusieHicks Graduate]

I’m with JulieG49, songs which fit my pace and keep me going are great, Wham’s Wake Me Up Before you Go-go, lots of Blondie ( especially Call Me and Maria) and when you’re Slowing down ( don’t laugh) Walking like an Egyptian ( can’tvremember who that’s by) but anything that makes you smile and matches your pace is great.

[Mand102 Graduate]

I just listen to any songs that are faves and make me feel good. Can be anything from Mumford and Sons: Not With Haste to Imagine Dragons: On Top of the World. I did have to put Sweet: Fox on the Run on my playlist though 😄