Running 🎶 music

[julietuesday22]

What’s your favourite track to run 🎵 🏃‍♂️ to? I’m getting fed up with.my usual

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Any 'Pink Floyd' for me !In fact the track 'Echoes' is perfect for week 6 run 3 or week 7 as it's 24 minutes long .

So it's like a running version of musical chairs, just run until the music stops 🤣

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

haha, I like the sound of that track, might give it a go and see how far I can get before it ends!! 🤣🏃‍♀️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Love sixties music..🤣 silly lyrics & repetitive jingles keep me smiling & moving forwards

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Sounds like a good plan. Keep smiling. I have a playlist on Spotify called Happy hits and they make me smile 😊

[Hidden]

Get naked 🙈 and listen to the music nature provides I used the tunes and bits and bobs when doing C25K but prefer the cluttered free running....... Oh and you now have that graduation badge as I've noticed you ain't h as d one issued yet!!

You have now 👍🌟

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 🙏

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I had to read your post twice as I firstly thought you meant actually naked! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Hidden in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Yikes......... 🚫

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

🤣🤣

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate]

Spotify has er ... spotted that I like to run to slow blues music, so I listen to various playlists it automatically generates along those lines. Muddy Waters to Joe Bonamassa / Beth Hart, Joanne Shaw Taylor etc.

I like that slow beat because I try to match it every fourth step or so which has improved my cadence from 157 to nearer 180 steps per minute.

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

Sounds clever. I just like fast manic music to speed me up!

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate in reply to julietuesday22]

I think the clever bit is what Spotify do!

I discovered by accident that slow blues helps me speed up my cadence, while listening to 'Nobody knows you when you're down and out', which seems appropriate in a strange kind of way.😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

The Spencer Davis Group Keep on Running, if that tune is played even when I am out a walk I start to run for the two or three minutes it's on

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I need this track. 🎶🏃‍♂️👍

[Dendev75 Graduate]

I downloaded BBC Sounds (free app and music) I just look up what music is available before each run and download it so I’m not using data on my run, they’re a real mix so I don’t get bored. I listened to a pace setter mix this morning 👍🏻

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Dendev75]

me too, discovered the pacesetter tracks a couple of months ago👍

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Same as Dendev75 , I use the bbc sounds app. I like dance music so lots of that features. The pacesetter mixes are great.

[mrrun Graduate]

Only ever listen to whatever you normally like to listen to, or else you might get fed up even sooner.

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Totally agree Mr R. The pre-recorded running tracks leave me cold. I have three sets of recordings that total 4 and a half hours. That gives me variety, and I don't get bored or frustrated while a track I don't like warbles on. Plus - after a year or so of experimenting, I have them in sequence so that they match the pace I 'should' be going - starting off slow, easing into cruise mode, a lively tune here and there to give a bit of a kick when I feel like faltering, and a nice 'tapering' beat to end The other advantage is - when I run on a strange route, I know if I am hitting the miles in my usual manner by what song is playing and relating it to my usual routes back home

[mrrun Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

I take it differently. Listening to any music when I go for a hard one is a no-no for me. I simply focus on surviving the session. But when I go out there to have fun over a long run I’ll either pick an album (never a mix) that takes me back to some good times, or I’ll listen to a new record and let myself into melody and lyrics. I take my music seriously, never as a helping background. Yesterday I played a tune on a loop because the lady sang so well, with the lyrics so powerful, and the band was simply cooking. This ol’ guy nearly got emotional and a compliment doesn’t get better than that. 😉

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to mrrun]

It’s funny how powerful music can be. I have to run with music to drown out the heavy breathing. Can’t stand hearing it. Prefer a lively tune

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Completely agree mrrun . I love sacred music from the Renaissance, but many people wouldn't even want to listen to that for five minutes, let alone run to it.

[mrrun Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

I could sit down and immerse myself into it way past five minutes, as it simply touches the soul. However, my stuff is very different. Point being, each to their own. Music (any music) has deep healing ability and if you get the right tune, you’ll cross the steepest hill. I always do.

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to mrrun]

I agree. The power of music is immense. It’s interesting to hear what everyone prefers though and when you get stuck in a rut it’s good to try new tracks 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Good choice Cmoi, I like anything from the Renaissance to Abba, Thomas Tallis or William Byrd are more for listening to at a concert, not for running but Abba tracks are great for running.

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I not only run to Tallis, Byrd, and many more, I sing along! As I do to Abba and a multitude of others. I don't get the must run to bpm thing, I choose music because I like it. Happy running!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

👍

[Mormor1 in reply to Cmoi]

I love running to ceilidh music, gets me skipping and smiling as I run!

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

me too, I was listening to Mr Blue Sky by ELO on Saturday at Parkrun and someone yelled ' I can name that tune in 4'!!!🤣🏃‍♀️

[Mormor1 in reply to Cmoi]

I love plain chant but can't find it on BBC sounds?

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to Mormor1]

I don't use BBC Sounds for music Mormor1 , I use my own collection or Spotify. You'll have to search a bit though. You might like Cantori Gregoriani, I've just found their work: open.spotify.com/playlist/3...

[Mormor1 in reply to Mormor1]

I don't have Spotify but might have to invest...

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to Mormor1]

There's a free version if you don't mind ads and not being able to download or make playlists. Could be worth checking that out first 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

ABBA... get me through . up and down and around anything!!! Great pace to the tracks.... Chiquitita... warm und so familiar and when the going gets tough... Waterloo can take me up the longest hill!

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Love a bit of Abba, real singalong music!! 😆

[julietuesday22 Graduate]

Hey hey. I love a bit of Abba too xx

[Jell6 Graduate]

Recently I'm running to Ronnie James Dio and Dire Straits. But my play list changes frequently 🤘🎸🤘

[Liono Graduate]

I run to all sorts - lots of 90's indie stuff but also made myself a very sad run-themed playlist on Spotify, all songs with running in the title or the lyrics - always motivates me and makes me smile!

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to Liono]

Sounds like a good idea. 👍🎶

[Silverslowcoach1961]

I find music with a strong beat helps. The track which fits my pace exactly is ‘Ant music’ by Adam and the ants. After a while I get into the zone and then the music doesn’t seem to matter. I am constantly updating my running play list to keep it fresh.

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to Silverslowcoach1961]

Hey I’m going to look up some Adam and the Ants thanks for the idea. I hear they are back on stage again

[disi]

I use the "Workout Music Source" playlists. 70&80

They mix a constant beat into the background of every song. i.e. 128-174 BPM.

This is at 24min running, where you get a real kick from the music:

youtu.be/3iXMb_wlq6M?t=1461(Not working as expected?)

I also increase the volume over time when I am running. Just hearing the music now makes me become unrest in my seat... soon parkrun...

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to disi]

going to have a look at this, love the 80's tracks

[Tag49 Graduate]

Here are a few that I always like to have on my playlist:Running Wild - Airborne

Run Devil Run - Crowder

Voodoo Child - Rogue Traders

Run - Becky Hill + Galantis

Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to Tag49]

Thanks. I’m going to look up some of those.

[Snails_pace_]

Linkin Park always good to run to-love “Minutes to Midnight” album

[Deverdad]

Hi 22...I have a custom made running list with songs that have a beat ...like Beyonce ...Running, JLo follow the leader, Whitney ..step by step I found it help keep my pace and cadence regular. Happy Running, Col

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate]

I'm another BBC Sounds fan, I like Pacesetter but only if it's stuff I know. I like their Indie playlists. Radio 6 do these too. Sometimes it'll be Sophie Ellis-Bextor"s Kitchen Disco, or for shorter runs Sarah Cox's Half Wower.If I'm not listening to music I get earworms, usually from the latest TV series I'm watching So earlier this year it was the Succession theme, actually pretty good in my head and lately Running up that Hill.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

I always enjoy running to my playlist, it's full of my fave songs. Three faves are

Affirmation by Savage Garden

Fighter by Christine Aguilera

You're the Voice John Farnham

Also Queen tracks have a great beat, and The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is uplifting!

Ooh... now I want to go for a run!😊xxx

[WytchHazel74]

Maybe it’s because I’m a Generation X girl but I love a lot of early 80s stuff. Adam and the Ants used two drummers and extra percussion - that beat gets me moving every time! I also find a bit of ska helps because again it’s a strong rhythm that keeps me going; Mirror in the Bathroom by The Beat is a fave.

[Mormor1]

Music from the 60's...

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to Mormor1]

Funnily enough I downloaded a Beach Boys compilation from Spotify yesterday. 😀

[Mormor1 in reply to Cmoi]

Great to run to

[nowster Graduate]

I have run to many sorts of music. Nowadays I tend to run to spoken word podcasts.

The exception is that I run parkruns without any sounds other than the patter of my own feet and those of my fellow runners.

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate]

If you need a track to really lift you, listen to 'Pencil full of Lead by Paolo Nutini (although I always remember it by its chorus 'nothing's gonna bring me down') It is such a happy tune and always fills me with joy when I hear it. You have to sing it really loud. If you haven't heard it, you must listen to it!!😆🏃‍♀️👏

[julietuesday22 Graduate in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Thanks. I will definitely

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate]

I mostly listen to songs I'm learning for various bands, but I used "CBDB's Run BPM 145-155" Spotify playlist for a while. Not my usual music, but great for running.

(My daughter tells me the German track is about a monkey escaping from a research facility, stealing a car and going out on the autobahn. The monkey returns in time for work the next day).

When I'm not learning, I'm using JazzFM at the minute

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Bonkers - dizzee rascal and armand van helden

"Some people think I'm bonkers

But I just think I'm free

Man I'm just living my life

There nothing crazy about me

Some people pay for thrills but I get mine for free

Man I'm just living my life

There nothing crazy about me"