Music to run to

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pullthecracker · 02/04/2016 20:48

I've just started couch to 5k, and I need a playlist to keep me going, any recommendations for running songs?

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slev · 02/04/2016 20:55

If you go to jog.fm you can find songs by speed (assuming you know your rough speed). I found that quite useful as it helped me pace myself, otherwise I found I often set off too quickly. That said, there's a limited selection of songs on there so you might end up with a slightly odd playlist - I've got Meat Loaf, Kim Wilde and the cast of Hairspray!

Chimchar · 02/04/2016 21:16

I'm sure there is a cd called "Now that's what I call running" or something like that.

Well done on starting! I keep thinking about it, but too lazy to actually commit to it yet!

OrlandaFuriosa · 02/04/2016 21:18

Chariots if Fire!

randomsabreuse · 02/04/2016 21:22

Two steps to hell. Available on Amazon Prime. Particularly apt with Zombies Run

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pullthecracker · 02/04/2016 22:35

Thank you everyone, I'll get my playlist sorted! Never even heard of jog fm!

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Twowrongsdontmakearight · 02/04/2016 22:37

Wasn't there a song in the 80s - I'm gonna run to you....?

Wanderingwondering · 02/04/2016 22:40

I tend to download the 'that's what I call running' album every couple of years and then make playlists from those based on what works well when I'm running.
I have a few favourites that I put on every time though as they give me a boost!

MrsMook · 03/04/2016 07:24

I've got a few playlists depending on what pace I'm aiming at. It's suprised me how slow the beat I need is most of the time.

I save the 90s dance music for short quick runs!

MelanieCheeks · 03/04/2016 07:35

My favourite running tunes are:

Daft Punk Harder Faster Stronger
JLS Billion Lights
Taio Cruz Higher
Utah Saints Something Good
Boyzone Love You Anyway
Elvis Costello Pump It Up
Foo Fighters Best of You

bellalebint · 03/04/2016 07:36

Eminem was proven in a study to be the most performance enhancing running music

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