Some songs are just meant to get your running in a certain mood, and these eleven tracks are the ones that help to inspire. Running with a smile on your face? This newest music blog will have you skipping happily along, as well as achieving new personal records. Hmm now that we’ve come up with this list of fantastic jams, it’s time for us to hit the road!
#1 “The Fox” by Yael Naim
This song works great for someone who needs some extra motivation on their morning run, but also wants something calm and chill during a long-distance race.
#2 “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
This song is one of those that can work in a sprint at the beginning of a race, or even during a workout to push you through the hardest part. And what about after you’ve finished? Keep running into this awesome tune and put your feet up!
#3 “Crazy in Love” by BeyoncĂ©
This song will get you up and moving, but stays with you for days after. You’ll be looking around shrugging and saying “Wow I’m really crazy in love.” Dance around with it if needed đ
#4 “Superheroes” by Snow Patrol feat. Ronan Keating
Great song for when you need to work up a good sweat and get your heart rate up. It’s fast enough to push you through the hardest parts of an entire workout, but not so fast that it doesn’t make you want to keep running.
#5 “The Beautiful Ones” by The Fray
This is a great choice for when your legs feel like lead and you want something positive to inspire you. This track is very uplifting so even if it doesn’t push you along, it will make you smile.
#6 “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry ft. Juicy J & Wiz Khalifa
All these girls call me Dark Horse so what? I’m here to win. This song is a huge motivator, and the beat will get you moving.
#7 “Eyes Open” by Banks
The lyrics are great for a run that’s going particularly well, but the tempo of the track matches up well for any distance of run. And hey, it’s Banks she has nothing but awesome (and speedy!) songs!
#8 “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
You don’t want a song that makes you slow down or stop running altogether? Then maybe this one won’t work so well but if you do want to keep up, then this is a song that will help get you there.
#9 “We Stand Together” by Portugal. The Man
This one is definitely more calming than the first two tracks, but it fits great for when you want to run further. The lyrics are inspirational and the beat is upbeat enough to get your blood pumping, but not so fast that you have trouble keeping up with it.
#10 “The Sea” by Surfer Blood
This one has a pretty fast beat and might be good for a longer-distance training run where speed is your focus. It’s one of those songs that sounds cool to sing along with.
#11 “Yellow Brick Road” by The Who
This song will get you up and dancing, and is perfect for a long run where you need to feel your feet moving beneath you and your heart beating powerfully.
Let us know what your favorite running song is for more motivation!