What to listen to whilst running

[Astroblue]

Just trying to get a feel for what’s good to listen to whilst running.

I have tried music and that’s ok but I need a certain tempo otherwise I find I slow down or I count number of songs which is distracting. I tried a podcast last night and that was quite good I got immersed and the time seemed to go quicker I was thinking of trying an audio book? Has anyone tried that?

[runwithdog Graduate]

i went on youtube and searched workout/running music.there are loads on there to choose from. look for bpm (beats per min) 130-160 bpm.

[Astroblue Graduate in reply to runwithdog]

Great thanks will have a look at that!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

I listened to a playlist of fun music from my own library, but as I increased distance I downloaded radio programmes, including desert island discs. It’s great for taking your mind off yourself.

[Astroblue Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks as the runs get longer I need something to fill the time

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

Do you use Spotify ? Lots of playlists on there 🎧

[Astroblue Graduate in reply to RunRunRun13]

Thanks I do have Spotify will check it out

[mrrun Graduate]

You should only listen to what you really like to listen to - or don't listen to anything at all. If you end up listening to a high tempo song and you're tired, then what?!

Likewise, if you listen to stuff that others recommended and it turns out it's vile, you'll end up hating every step you make. So. It's either your favourite songs, podcasts or audio books, or nothing. Your sanity will remain intact.

[Astroblue Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Thanks I think I will have a bit of each on my phone then if the music is no good I can switch to a pod cast or book and vice versa

[Papillon17 Graduate]

I made my collection of songs from all eras a bit of disco some Elvis 🕺 and Roy Orbison with the London Philomonic orchestra some 80’s and 90’s and put them on shuffle. I then know roughly the lengths of songs so when Laura says 5 mins it’s one or two more songs depending on era and album from. It works for me.

[Astroblue Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

Thanks lots to think about now I’m doing longer runs I need some distraction

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Astroblue]

Not a problem I graduated that way. Shuffled the songs so guessing on way round what was next.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

I make my own running playlists of favourite music and swap them about quite often so every track makes me feel “yay”! I also am a big Desert island discs fan - so many to choose from & I enjoy the talk/ music mix. I also use other radio 4 podcasts. I too, have thought about audio books- must ask one of the kids how to do that! 🙄😂

[Astroblue Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks all good ideas will try a few and see what works!