Running songs can add motivation, inspiration, and even a subconscious pacer to your training. A song can be a very powerful tool that can take your mind in a positive direction and keep your focus on success. Let’s say, for example, you’re running through the park and the next song that starts playing is the theme from “Rocky”. You get a spring in your step and a cadence to your breathing, and before you know it you’ve run through a winding road, up and down hills, and never once did you think about the quicker pace or your tired legs! Music can really give us a mental edge when running.
While some running songs can impact our pace by the tempo or beat, many songs can have an even stronger impact by the way they influence our thoughts. If a song causes us to daydream, envision a successful race finish or some other stream of positive thinking, this will keep our focus on succeeding and increase the likelihood of it happening. Positive thinking can also help keep those pesky thoughts of fatigue and soreness out of our minds. There have been times when I’ve delved into hour-long day dreams only to mentally emerge many miles down the road. Using music on long, slow distance days can be a really smart way to stay focused and motivated, provided that you choose the right running songs.
Choosing the right running songs can be a very individual task. My favorite songs, which I’ve listed below, motivate and inspire me because of the thoughts and moods that they evoke. Don’t pick a song based on tempo alone. If a song reminds you of a messy break-up of a miserable moment in your past, no beat or cadence is this world will overcome that negative mood. Pick the songs that make you feel good. A positive spirit will pick up the feet whether the song has a medium or a quick tempo.
2010 Best running songs
Check this site for a 50 songs list
