Music inspiration

[Daftclare]

Any suggestions for songs to run too?

Open to anything to keep me running!

Even mouth the words although sometimes I do feel like singing st the top of my voice 😂😂

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

I just listen to my favourite songs. Some pop, alternative, rock, garage, metal, house all on the same playlist. It’s always a surprise and each song makes me smile. Happy running 🎧

[Oaktree2]

I’ve got loads of my faves on my play list which I put on shuffle play so it’s all a bit random! Lots of rock, grunge and anything with a decent beat really! No sappy stuff though as it irritates me too much!! 😂😂😂

[Berksrover Graduate]

If you have Spotify try Hidden s play lists, my current favourite is the 2 tone /ska one but that might be an age thing (ir that I contributed) to the list, if you want nusic that helps you run at a steady pace, there are lots if podcasts and playlist at various constant beats per minute, the idea being you run in time to the music and that way keep a steady pace, never bothered myself, prefer to listen to music I like

[Daftclare in reply to Berksrover]

Nowt wrong with a bit of 2 tone! Thanks for the Spotify playlist too!

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to Daftclare]

Currently listening to the Mummycav playlist by Hidden that's good tii, the Dads Dancing playlist is great fun but terrible to run too, the constantly changing beat plays havoc with my pace (ok for treadmills though where the machine does the pace setting)

[TrixabelleB Graduate]

I had to give music up. Found I was counting the minutes by adding up the songs, and my pace was all over the place. I listen to audiobooks now, I've never got on with them before, I prefer reading, but now I love listening to a good book as I run.

[sallenson Graduate]

Don't get me started, hon, we'll be here for hours. Let's say "eclectic" but air guitar opportunities are always a bonus. And yes i have sung (in a knackered breathless way) from time to time xx

[Krissie]

Personally I love to run to something not to full on. My current favourite is Fleetwood Mac and I can run for ages to their greatest hits album on shuffle. X

[Daftclare in reply to Krissie]

Ooh yes! Have forgotten about them- going to download now- in severe danger of singing along at the top of my voice though! Thanks for the inspiration

[TrixabelleB Graduate in reply to Krissie]

We have a six disc player in the car. This album is like our car "go to" album. It hasn't left it's slot since it first went in.

[mrrun Graduate]

What stuff do you normally listen to? That's the music that you should be running along. If you listen to something that other guys suggested and you don't like it, then your run will be ruined. I've read lots of suggestions on the forum and liked not many, and likewise, my stuff may not suit a lot of people here. Each to their own. On the other hand, many run 'naked', as in without any music whatsoever. No Rules, is the main rule.

[Daftclare in reply to mrrun]

I have a good playlist already but want more. I love music - all genres and am very open to suggestions hence my post. I have had some cracking suggestions already. For me, running and music go together like cheese and 🍷!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

My daughter has spent ages on GarageBand creating her own running songs at different tempos... clever stuff indeed, she must get that from my genes, even though I have zero artistic talent.

[Mayanow]

I have found i run better/longer/ effortlessly without focusing on minutes/ distance left listening to comedy podcasts. Nearly laughing outloud at times! Love it! Will go on to audiobooks possibly later on.

But when i try music i would find a roadtrip compilation maybe?

Ancient times ago when we jogged with my friend during a-levels we listened to fleetwood mac, bryan adams (summer of 69 album) and chris rea of the same era. That music would energize me i think.

[Bluep Graduate]

I love rock music but don't want to listen to anything too fast when running in case it messes up my pace (or lack of). Been mostly sticking to my fave .... the Stones

[Babs24 Graduate]

Pick of the pops on the bbc app x