Unleash Your Running Potential with the Perfect Playlist
Are you a dedicated runner training for a 5k, 10k, or half marathon? Do you prefer the open road to a treadmill but struggle to find the right audio support? Look no further – Tread Fitness is here to revolutionize your outdoor runs. Our innovative fitness app is designed to enhance your performance, boost your cardio exercise, and help you achieve your running goals.
Why Audio Matters:
Before we dive into the perfect playlists, let’s explore why integrating audio into your runs can be a game-changer. Studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that music synced to your workout can boost performance by a staggering 15%. When the rhythm of your music aligns with your running pace, magic happens. It’s like having a personal coach and cheerleader in your ear every step of the way.
The Tread Fitness Difference:
Tread Fitness takes audio coaching to the next level. Our app uses your runner’s goal pace and compares it to your real-time actual running pace, providing you with invaluable feedback and tips. But we don’t stop there. We’ve also incorporated music with beats per minute (bpm) that align perfectly with your goal pace, creating a synergy between your body’s movements and the rhythm of the music.
Top Playlists for Every Mile Pace:
Without further ado, here are the top three playlists for a 7-minute mile, 8-minute mile, 9-minute mile, and 10-minute mile. These bpm-optimized playlists will keep you in sync with your goal pace and motivated throughout your run.
7 Minute Mile – 180 BMP Pop Playlist:
Warm-Up (5 minutes, Slow Tempo – 120 BPM):
“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift (Introductory Song)
“Sugar” – Maroon 5 (Builds Momentum)
“I Gotta Feeling” – The Black Eyed Peas (Transition to Main Running Tempo)
Main Running Section (30 minutes, Target Tempo – 180 BPM):
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
“Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON
“Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
“Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
“Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
“Pumped Up Kicks” – Foster The People
“Happy” – Pharrell Williams
Cooldown (10 minutes, Slow Tempo – 120 BPM):
“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor (Gradual Slowdown)
“Love Yourself” – Justin Bieber (Cooling Down)
“What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong (Relaxation and Reflection)
8 Minute Mile – 160 BPM Running Playlist:
Warm-Up (5 minutes, Slow Tempo – 120 BPM):
“Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles (Introductory Song)
“Counting Stars” – OneRepublic (Builds Momentum)
“Pompeii” – Bastille (Transition to Main Running Tempo)
Main Running Section (30 minutes, Target Tempo – 160 BPM):
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake (Pop)
“Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON (Pop/Rock)
“Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (Funk)
“Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey (Rock)
“Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran (Pop)
“Pumped Up Kicks” – Foster The People (Indie Pop/Rock)
“Lose Yourself” – Eminem (Hip-Hop)
Cooldown (10 minutes, Slow Tempo – 120 BPM):
“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor (Gradual Slowdown)
“Happy” – Pharrell Williams (Cooling Down)
“What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong (Relaxation and Reflection)
9 minute Mile – 140 BPM Running Playlist:
Warm-Up (5 minutes, Slow Tempo – 100 BPM):
“Imagine” – John Lennon (Introductory Song)
“Radioactive” – Imagine Dragons (Builds Momentum)
“Someone Like You” – Adele (Transition to Main Running Tempo)\
Main Running Section (30 minutes, Target Tempo – 140 BPM):
“Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott (Hip-Hop)
“Truth Hurts” – Lizzo (Pop/Hip-Hop)
“Hotline Bling” – Drake (Hip-Hop)
“Good as Hell” – Lizzo (Pop/Hip-Hop)
“Money” – Cardi B (Hip-Hop)
“Tik Tok” – Kesha (Pop)
“Savage Remix” – Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé (Hip-Hop)
Cooldown (10 minutes, Slow Tempo – 100 BPM):
“Watermelon Sugar” – Harry Styles (Gradual Slowdown)
“Goodbye” – Post Malone ft. Young Thug (Cooling Down)
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley (Relaxation and Reflection)
9 Minute Mile – 140 BMP 80s Pop/Rock Playlist:
Warm-Up (5 minutes, Slow Tempo – 100 BPM):
“Africa” – Toto (Introductory Song)
“Every Breath You Take” – The Police (Builds Momentum)
“Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson (Transition to Main Running Tempo)
Main Running Section (30 minutes, Target Tempo – 140 BPM):
“Take on Me” – A-ha
“Footloose” – Kenny Loggins
“Sweet Child o’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston
“Like a Prayer” – Madonna
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
“The Power of Love” – Huey Lewis and the News
Cooldown (10 minutes, Slow Tempo – 100 BPM):
“With or Without You” – U2 (Gradual Slowdown)
“Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey (Cooling Down)
“Careless Whisper” – George Michael (Relaxation and Reflection)
10+ Minute Mile – 120 BPM 80s Pop/Rock Playlist:
Warm-Up (5 minutes, Slow Tempo – 80 BPM):
“Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper (Introductory Song)
“Easy Lover” – Philip Bailey & Phil Collins (Builds Momentum)
“I Want to Know What Love Is” – Foreigner (Transition to Main Running Tempo)
Main Running Section (30 minutes, Target Tempo – 120 BPM):
“Take My Breath Away” – Berlin
“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – Wham!
“Ghostbusters” – Ray Parker Jr.
“Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
“What’s Love Got to Do with It” – Tina Turner
“The Way You Make Me Feel” – Michael Jackson
“Glory Days” – Bruce Springsteen
Cooldown (10 minutes, Slow Tempo – 80 BPM):
“Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Bonnie Tyler (Gradual Slowdown)
“Careless Whisper” – George Michael (Cooling Down)
“True Colors” – Cyndi Lauper (Relaxation and Reflection)
Apple Music Playlists for your Next Run
| Title | Genre | Pace |
| Tread Fitness – 45+ Min – 180 BPM – Electronica | Electronica | 7 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 45 Min – 180 BPM – General Pop/Rock | Pop/Rock | 7 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 45 Min – 180 BPM – Pop | Pop | 7 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 45 Min – 180 BPM – Hip-Hop/Rap | Hip Hop/Rap | 7 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 45 min – 160 BPM – Pop/Rock | Pop/Rock | 8 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 45 Min – 160 BPM – Pop | Pop | 8 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 60 min – 160 BPM – Electronica | Electronica | 8 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 45 Min – 140 BPM – Pop/Hip-Hop | Pop/Hip-Hop | 9 min mile |
| Tread Fitness – 50 Min – 140 BPM – Electronica | Electronica | 9 min mile |
As you lace up your running shoes and head out for your next outdoor run, remember that your body subconsciously adjusts its cadence and stride to match the beats per minute of your music. This synchronization can significantly enhance your performance, making each mile feel smoother and more achievable.
Tread Fitness is your ultimate running companion, providing audio coaching tips, feedback on your pace, and motivating stories to keep you on track and motivated. Say goodbye to generic audio tracks and hello to a personalized, performance-boosting running experience.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to reach your running goals with Tread Fitness. Download our app today and experience the difference for yourself. It’s time to unlock your full running potential and make every stride count.
