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July Workout Playlist

It’s the beginning of a new month which means fresh goals! Just in time for the many runs and workouts to help me achieve my goals is a new playlist. Whether I’m running in Central Park or lifting weights at the gym, music helps motivate me through every minute of a workout. Remember last month, when I ran the Nike London Women’s 10k? I mentioned more than once that Taylor Swift helped me power through the final mile towards a new PR!

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This month’s playlist includes a few favorites as well as some new music which I recently discovered on Spotify. I used this playlist last week when I did my treadmill speed workout and will definitely have it plugged in my ears for Saturday’s long run in Central Park!  Whether you’re running along the beach, powering through a HIIT workout or just looking for some motivation, I hope you love this playlist!

 

Fight Song – Rachel Platten

Cheerleader – OMI

Biscuits – Kacey Musgraves

I Don’t Like It, I Love It – Flo Rida

Honey, I’m Good – Andy Grammer

Peanut Butter Jelly – Galantis

Are You with Me – Lost Frequencies

Love Is Free – Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique

Bitch Better Have My Money – Rihanna

Hey Mama – David Guetta

Emotion – Carly Rae Jepsen

Budapest – George Ezra

Tell me – Am I missing any of your favorite songs?

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My Favorite Workout Music

While I have no musical talent myself, I am someone who appreciates music.  On the commute to work, I listen to country music, almost exclusively. On the way home, I listen to a chill-out playlist from a Kristin McGee yoga class I took almost three years ago. But, when I’m working out, all I want is a good, fast beat and energy. My playlists are beyond random, often mixing music from across the ages and genres.

Since I’ve been spending a fair amount of time training this month, having good music has been imperative. My latest playlist, aptly titled Favorite Workout Jams Spring 2015 on Spotify, is 2 hours and 11 minutes in length – perfect for a long run or multiple shorter workouts.

IMG_8709[1]Nothing benefits a workout more than an epic playlist. We’ve all experienced a class that has left us wanting the instructor’s playlist immediately. Speaking of which, did you know that Soul Cycle shares a TON of their playlists on their Spotify channel. Regardless of whether or not you’ve experienced their high-intensity spin classes or “parties on a bike” everyone agrees that their instructors, like Hallie, are legit DJs when it comes to choosing the right music.

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But, I digress. The point of today’s post is to share my new playlist, Favorite Workout Jams Spring 2015. This playlist includes 35 songs that will help push you through your next workout, regardless how much you want to stop. It’s a non-stop high energy playlist with something for everyone.

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Your Turn: What song should I add to this playlist?

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Sweat It Out Playlist

Happy hump day friends! In honor of those of you who are frozen and spending more time on the treadmill than out on the icy roads, this playlist is for you! Whether you’re just staying warm and safe or you have a speed workout on the plan, these tunes will keep you motivated!  (picture credit)

While I’ve found that watching an episode of Revenge, The Good Wife or other television show can help pass time on the treadmill when I’m doing a steady state workout, nothing helps me get pumped up for a sweaty workout like a new playlist. I created this list especially for this morning’s speed session. If this mix of new and old favorites alike kept me motivated to sprint at 6am, hopefully it can give your next workout some extra energy. Don’t want to spend the money to download these songs on iTunes? Check out Spotify and follow this playlist by clicking here!

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Craving more workout music? Check out my other playlists!

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