Music & Running

Coach Sarah
Apr 28, 2018
2 min read

Do you ever have those days when it's hard to get out the door and go for a run? Have you ever thought about cutting your long run short because you're bored or unmotivated to finish? A running playlist can be very important. It can make the difference between getting out the door and completing a workout or sitting inside and making up excuses for not going on a run.

Sometimes, all I need to get pumped up for a workout is to put on a couple of my current favorite songs, and I'm ready to hit the pavement.

Music can help me push through those last miles of a long run when it starts to get mentally and physically challenging. It helps me tune out the voice in my head telling me to stop running...it's almost like a second wind for me.

I don't recommend listening to music during all workouts, such as those that require concentration like a speed workout. However, some good tunes can be quite the treat during a LSD (long slow distance) run or while getting in those junk (easy) miles.

We all have our reasons for listening to music on our runs.

If you're looking for some new additions to your playlist, here are a few of my current favorites: