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Motivational 10k Race Playlist

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Who doesn’t love a race playlist! Here’s one of my favorites

Music is a real motivator and one that I use frequently to help me during training and racing. It is something that helps me to stay focused and not think about the harsh breathing or pain in my legs! I generally change my music for almost every event that I do because I get bored, but this playlist saw me through an entire 10k series over the summer season. I have included the BPM (beats per minute) in case this is helpful for you, I find it indicates whether the song suits your type of running.

If you want to learn more about the BPM, check out my post: “The Pro’s & Cons of Running With Music.” which goes a bit more in depth as to what you can benefit from when running with music (and whether you actually should.)

Eminem – Lose yourself – 179 BPM
Bruno Mars – It will rain – 152 BPM
Jessie J – It’s My Party – 130 BPM
Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed – 151 BPM
Florence + the machine – Dog days are over – 151 BPM
Rascal Flatts – Me and my gang – 109 BPM
Paramore – Misery Business – 169 BPM
Panic! At The Disco – I write sins not tragedies – 170 BPM
The Zutons – Valarie – 168 BPM
Kate Nash – Foundations – 90 BPM
Kevin Lyttle – Turn me on – 120 BPM
EXO – Call me baby – 120 BPM
Jessie J – Sexy Lady – 128 BPM
Foxes – Body Talk – 120 BPM
Avril Lavigne – What the hell – 150 BPM
Savage Garden – Affirmation – 180 BPM
Rascal Flatts – Mayberry – 90 BPM
Rihanna & Calvin Harris – We Found Love – 128 BPM
Katy Perry – Roar – 90 BPM
Maroon 5 – Animals – 180 BPM

You’ll see I have quite eclectic taste so hopefully there is a song on here for everyone. I hope these songs will give you as much motivation as they gave me! If you want to find out the BPM of songs in your playlist, check out Songbpm.com or Jog.fm