Music

[Fiftynotfatty]

Just planning my first run -anyone have any ideas for free music streaming tracks?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

There are free versions of Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, I recommend Spotify.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Anything by Slayer and a dash of something faster for the finish… but maybe that’s just me 🤣. I’m just a little bit of a metalhead. I did once run to the Complete Madness album, which I liked as the tempo was very even all the way through… it did have me pausing my arm at the top of the swing though, still it entertained the other folk in the park and I wasn’t running long enough for the guys with the special jackets to come and take me away.

Basically, whatever music you like to listen too… probably at the calmer end of your spectrum as it’s advantageous to run nice and slowly.

Have a great first run… you can do this… enjoy your journey.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

Keep the BPM down otherwise it might influence you to run too fast. Counterintuitively, it is an easy conversational pace running that builds your stamina and endurance, not fast running.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Maz1103 Graduate]

Another vote for Spotify.... I just add things as I go along

[CBDB Graduate]

Feel free to try my Spotify playlist that accommodates a rather joggling pace. It’s free: open.spotify.com/playlist/4...

[Fiftynotfatty in reply to CBDB]

Loved this thankyou

[Yesletsgo Ambassador Graduate]

BBC Sounds has lots of free music. Spotify is great but if you use the free option there's constant ads which I just couldn't stand.