Running music for a rock fan?!

[Run_Mummy_Run]

Just wondering what music people listen to whilst running... For my first two runs I’ve used a random “running playlist” on Apple Music, but I’m not a big fan of the dancey “workout” tracks. Are there any rock / alt-rock songs that are good for running?!

[Running_Giraffe Graduate]

I listen to My Chemical Romance, Avenged Sevenfold, Sum 41, The Offspring etc. Rock thag I can sing along to and control my breathing

[Jundal Graduate]

I'm pretty fond of ShineDown, Miles Kennedy, Slash, Muse, Pearl Jam, Theory of a deadman, Def leppard, Audioslave, Alterbridge to name a few. Some are good for pace, some not. Depends how fast you run. 😊

[Run_Mummy_Run Graduate]

Thanks both, I think I’ll have to try a few different bands and see what works for my pace

[Hidden]

Apple Music has a “rock workout” under its fitness playlists if you can’t face any more Calvin Harris. Not sure I’d call it all rock, but it’s on its way there and a few classic tracks pop up to amuse and delight. I found Nirvana a surprisingly good running partner, and a bit of RATM didn’t hurt. I have fairly eclectic music tastes when I’m running, but I’ve found rock the most enjoyable so far. Might need to move on to power ballads for week 5 though...

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I listen to the same playlist, it’s great. I also like the Foo Fighters Essentials playlist. Need to find some others I enjoy though, I’ve listened to both of those a lot now

[Cocker27]

I listen to my playlist on my phone.

[Andyeliot Graduate]

Try Spotify loads of good running playlists as a bit of a metal head I find there are plenty on thete

[Ladysilvernight Graduate]

I have found placebo has a similar tempo to my running pace. I guess it depends on what bands you like.

[Blamm0 Graduate]

I ran to Fall Out Boy American Beauty album last night. The whole album covered the whole session and was fast paced enough to get a good rhythm going.

[Jell6 Graduate]

Ok it's official, I am OLD!!!!!

Apart from Def Leppard I don't recognise a single group/band/artist mentioned so far.

Thanks Jundal for at least one reference I get.

I'm off to shuffle through my old cassette tapes!!!!😶😬

[Ethelbert Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Ha, you might recognize a few from my comment then! Most of my stuff is still on vinyl from the first time round 😀

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Ethelbert]

Yes, I know more than a few of those 🤩, I was a bit of a sad rainbow fan 🌈🌈

[Ethelbert Graduate in reply to Jell6]

One of the first few bands I ever saw play 😀

[Run_Mummy_Run Graduate]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

[GoogleMe Graduate]

I'd recommend the podcast C25K which comes with soundtrack. Not because I think the music is what you would choose to listen to if you were just listening to music, but that's not what it is for.

[Harry998]

I go with AC/DC, nice rhythm 😊

[56Pack]

I second spotify... Its not that cheap (£15 a month for a family) but they have rock workout mixes at different bpms too (depending on how hard you train-and needless to say im on a slow but steady bpm)

[mrrun Graduate]

You should only listen to the stuff that you normally listen to, forget about what other guys suggest. Your favourite music is your playlist. If l had to listen to fast beat music I’d turn into a deranged animal, run straight for the high cliff and jump off head first. Same with any sweet pop tunes. I never, ever, run to the beat. Instead l simply listen to the music and run. Or don’t play any music at all. The freedom of running choices, unlike general society, is endlessly liberating.

[Run_Mummy_Run Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Yeah I haven’t actually tried running to music that I’d normally listen to, I felt like it wouldn’t really work as I seem to automatically run to the beat of the music... But I don’t think I’ll be able to keep listening to the dance tracks, they make my ears bleed 😂

[Ang33333 Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Completely agree. I just listen to what I would listen to at home or in the car. I don't think about the beat I just run! Choose a playlist for the band you like and run!

[Tkaye Graduate]

Now that’s what I call rock ballads, wouldn’t be without it!

[Ethelbert Graduate]

I've had a few on shuffle - the ones that have worked best for me have been Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Def Leppard, Dan Reed Network, Dio, Rainbow ... oh and a bit of Scissor Sisters!