Running Playlist: 10 Songs with Motivating Lyrics
Updated: Jul. 29, 2015
The right song can get you through a tough workout, and even help you increase your speed. Here are 10 songs we love for runners
Taylor Swift, Begin Again
(Because trying is worth the effort)
79 beats per minute (bpm)
Queen, Don’t Stop Me Now
(If Freddie Mercury thinks you can keep going, who’s to argue?)
156 bpm
Vangelis, Chariots of Fire
(Enough said)
138 bpm
Journey, Don’t Stop Believin’
(Yes, you can crush that final stretch)
119 bpm
The Postal Service, Such Great Heights
(Need we say more?)
175 bpm
Kelly Clarkson, Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)
(No pain, no gain, right?)
116 bpm
Florence + The Machine, Dog Days are Over
(Cuz it’s time to run just for you)
150 bpm
Kanye West, Stronger
(That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?)
104 bpm
Foster The People, Pumped up Kicks
(Cool sneaks make everything better)
104 bpm
Survivor, Eye Of the Tiger
(Um, it’s Rocky)
109 bpm
