Running definitely isn't easy. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, it's a continuously challenging workout because you're competing with your own time and endurance—and, I mean, that's the point! As the saying goes, no pain, no gain. But a killer playlist is sure to help you power through every single mile.
You need those high-energy songs to motivate you at the start, hardcore bass-heavy bops to keep your body in a steady rhythm, "angry" songs for the excruciatingly difficult moments, and your all-time faves as a reward during your cool down.
Whether you're training for a marathon, or just starting to get into the habit of running, here's a list of songs that you can add to your playlist.
If you're into pop...
1. "HIGHER LOVE" BY KYGO AND WHITNEY HOUSTON
2. "ONE TOUCH" BY JESS GLYNNE AND JAX JONES
3. "SPICY" BY HERVE PAGEZ, DIPLO FEAT. CHARLI XCX
4. "BREATHIN" BY ARIANA GRANDE
5. "PARTY FOR ONE" BY CARLY RAE JEPSEN
6. "KIWI" BY HARRY STYLES
7. "GIRLS LIKE YOU" BY MAROON 5
8. "LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO" BY TAYLOR SWIFT
9. "ME TOO" BY MEGHAN TRAINOR
10. "HAIR" BY LITTLE MIX
11. "STRONGER" BY KELLY CLARKSON
12. "MY MY MY!" BY TROYE SIVAN
13. "FIREWORK" BY KATY PERRY
If you're into rap and hip-hop...
1."AYY MACARENA" BY TYGA
2. "ROXANNE" BY ARIZONA ZERVAS
3. "RITMO" BY THE BLACK EYED PEAS, J BALVIN
4. "I LIKE IT" BY CARDI B
5. "NICE FOR WHAT" BY DRAKE
6. "BETTER NOW" BY POST MALONE
7. "SICKO MODE" BY TRAVIS SCOTT FEAT. DRAKE
8. "THIS IS AMERICA" BY CHILDISH GAMBINO
9. "OPPS" BY YUGEN BLAKROK AND VINCE STAPLES
10. "THE LIGHT IS COMING" BY ARIANA GRANDE FEAT. NICKI MINAJ
11. "X" BY SCHOOLBOY Q, 2 CHAINZ, AND SAUDI
12. "IN MY FEELINGS" BY DRAKE
13. "DJANGO JANE" BY JANELLE MONAÉ
If you're into rock...
1."ALIVE" BY DAUGHTRY
2. "CHECK YES JULIET" BY WE THE KINGS
3. "DEAR MARIA, COUNT ME IN" BY ALL TIME LOW
4. "HIGH HOPES" BY PANIC! AT THE DISCO
5. "THUNDER" BY IMAGINE DRAGONS
6. "FEEL IT STILL" BY PORTUGAL. THE MAN
7. "IMMORTALS" BY FALL OUT BOY
8. "KINGS AND QUEENS" BY 30 SECONDS TO MARS
9. "ON TOP OF THE WORLD" BY GREEK FIRE
10. "I DON'T WANNA BE IN LOVE" BY GOOD CHARLOTTE
11. "SAY IT, JUST SAY IT" BY THE MOWGLI'S
12. "EVERYBODY TALKS" BY NEON TREES
13. "LOVE DRUNK" BY BOYS LIKE GIRLS
If you're into indie...
1."ONLY CHILD" BY TIERRA WHACK
2. "IN MY ROOM" BY FRANK OCEAN
3. "HAPPINESS" BY NEEDTOBREATHE
4. "ALASKA" BY MAGGIE ROGERS
5. "ELECTRIC LOVE" BY BØRNS
6. "PUMPED UP KICKS" BY FOSTER THE PEOPLE
7. "DOG DAYS ARE OVER" BY FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
8. "ANNA" BY WILL BUTLER
9. "SAY YOU DON'T WANT IT" BY ONE NIGHT ONLY
10. "I WON'T LET YOU DOWN" BY OK GO
11. "ON HOLD" BY THE XX
12. "CHERRY" BY RINA SAWAYAMA
13. "GIRLS" BY THE 1975
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This article originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.com. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
