The moment you press "play" and your sneakers kiss the pavement, the outside world is muted and your workout playlist is the only sound in your mind. There's no better feeling than clearing your mind and sweating out your stress to the sound of a motivating and catchy workout playlist. If you want to avoid that awful break in your momentum to change the song, keep reading for my favorite music to enjoy during a run.
1. "Tight" by Kaskade
When I'm mid-way through my run and looking for a distraction from my urge to give up, I play this song. I'm not much of an EDM person, but this song is definitely an exception. The catchy beat and repetitive lyrics will have your feet moving and your thoughts out of sight.
2. "Say Less" by Dillon Francis
"Say Less" is more of an energetic and aggressive song for those last sprints to the water fountain. The best way to describe it is EDM mixed with rap. This song is great for starting off or finishing your run on a high note.
3. "Take Me Home" by Cash Cash ft. Bebe Rexha
If you're not a huge runner, I definitely recommend playing this classic track during your workout. The uplifting beat and lyrics will not only motivate you but make your run much more enjoyable. It's easy to become lost in your head and even forget to take breaks when running to this song.
4. "Ain't That Why - Skytech Remix" by R3HAB and Krewella
If you're looking for a rare EDM song that isn't composed of a few words and mostly weird sounds, look no further. I love running to "Ain't That Why" because of it's uplifting lyrics and catchy beat. It's definitely in my top workout songs, saved for days when I need an extra push.
5. "Tell Me You Love Me - Dave Aude Remix"- Demi Lovato, Dave Aude
I may be biased because I'm a Demi fan, but it's hard to not enjoy a strenuous workout when this song is blasting through your headphones. If you like the original version of this song, you will LOVE the remix. It's relatively similar to the original song, but the beat is a bit faster and energetic.
6. "High You Are" by What So Not, Branchez
Because of its light-hearted tone and upbeat lyrics, this song never fails to put me in a good mood. "High You Are" has been on my workout playlist for years, and will probably stay there- it's a classic bop. If you haven't heard this one in a while, or at all- don't pass up adding this to your running playlist.
If your playlist is stopping you from enjoying your run, you no longer have an excuse. These six songs are sure to spice up your Spotify and keep you motivated for miles to come. Add them to your playlist, and thank me later.
