One thing that can make or break a run is music. When my iPod dies, I feel my mind begin to stress about everything I need to get done or think only about the pain of the current mile. Even putting my ipod on shuffle isn’t good enough, as slow songs are sure to creep in and mess with my momentum.The perfect combination of songs is necessary for a good long run. Here’s a list of many suggestions, whether you are jogging simply to take in the beautiful day or struggling through the last mile of a speed workout. We even created it for you!
Empowering and Kick-Ass My-Legs-Will Not Defeat-Me Songs
Stronger – Kelly Clarkson
Survivor  – Destiny’s Child
Shake It Out – Florence + The Machine
Run the World – Beyoncé
All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled
Not Afraid – Eminem
Running Songs That Will Make You Smile About Your Childhood
Zero To Hero – Hercules
Hey Julliet – LMNT
You Make Me Feel Like A Star – The Beau Sisters
Volare – Vitamin C
Spice Up Your Life – The Spice Girls
Stronger – Britney Spears
Songs Even Hipsters Will Love Running To
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes
Be OK – Ingrid Michaelson
Sydney (I’ll Come Running) – Brett Dennen
Little Lion Man – Mumford and Sons
Little Talks – Of Monsters and Men
Anna Sun – Walk the Moon
Songs That Will Make You Want To Take A Mid-Run Dance Break
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift
Superbass – Nicki Minaj
Tightrope – Janelle Monáe (feat Big Boi)
Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
Good Time – Owl City (feat Carly Rae Jepsen)
Glad You Came – The Wanted
Feel-Good Songs That Will Make You Smile And Love Life
Folding Chair – Regina Spektor
Love – Matt White
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Sound of Sunshine – Michael Franti and The Spearheads
Best Day Of Your Life – Katie Herzig
Do You Believe In Magic – The Loving Spoonful
The Song To End Your Run With
Countdown – BeyoncĂ©