 Running music can fire you up before a race or distract you as the miles tick by. It can relieve the boredom of your treadmill workout or push you up that tough hill. It's the friend who keeps you company in your long runs.
Chill out before a race with some calming tunes. Relax and unwind with some soothing sounds as you cool down and stretch.
Finding That Beat
Remember the packed dance floor where everyone's getting down, moving and shaking. Suddenly the DJ switches to a slower pace, the mood changes and the dance floor clears. It's similar with your running music.
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You need to find the right rhythm that's not too slow or fast. Track down a beat that matches your stride and tempo. Experiment and mix up your playlist to suit your workout.
Running Music Top Picks
We've gathered a list of favorite tunes from WomenRunningTogether's runners. Run, sing, dance, laugh, smile, groan and get down to these choices...
Running Music to Get You Pumped Before Racing
I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan
Wild Women Do - Natalie Cole
What A Feeling - Irene Cara From Flashdance
The Best - Tina Turner
Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters
Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas
Believe - Cher
Push It - Salt-N-Pepa
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Think - Aretha Franklin
We Are the Champions - Queen
We Will Rock You - Queen
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Theme from Rocky - Starlight Orchestra
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Chariots of Fire - Jon Vangelis
Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Break on Through (To The Other Side) - The Doors
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
What running music do you love? Top of Page Songs for Running
We Are Strong - Pat Benatar
My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Toxic - Britney Spears
SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
Let's Get Loud - Jennifer Lopez
Disco Inferno - Tina Turner
Turn the Beat Around - Gloria Etefan
Sober - Pink
What You Waiting For - Gwen Stefani
Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
I Love You Goodbye - Thomas Dolby
Roll With the Changes -REO Speedwagon
Crazy - Seal
Killer - Seal
Funplex - B-52's
The Metro - Berlin
Holiday - Green Day
Waterloo - ABBA
Does Your Mother Know - ABBA
I Want A New Drug - Huey Lewis and the News
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Wanna Be Startin' Something' - Michael Jackson
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Shake Your Body - The Jacksons
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Life Is a Highway - Rascal Flatts
Suicide Blonde - Inxs
Kick - Inxs
Shoot To Thrill - AC/DC
Everybody Wants Some - Van Halen
Panama - Van Halen
You Got Me (Burnin'Up) - Funky Green Dogs
Burning Down the House - Talking Heads
What Do You Think about That - The Pussycat Dolls
Beautiful Day -U2
Top of Page Chill Out & Cool Down Running Music
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
My Friends - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
Let It Be - The Beatles
Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
Icecream - Sarah McLachlan
Welcome - Maxwell
Whenever Wherever Whatever - Maxwell
Next Lifetime - Erykah Badu
Orinoco Flow - Enya
Dreams Are More Precious - Enya
Principles of Lust - Enigma
What running songs do you love?
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