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Summer Running Spotify Playlist

 

Summer Running Spotify Playlist
What songs would you add to my summer running Spotify playlist?

I’ve gotten a bit of a late start on my half-marathon training, but I’m excited to finally begin. Why so late? When I was pregnant I eagerly awaited the day I could run again. Many women can continue running while pregnant, but sadly I was not one of them. I counted down the days until my six-week postpartum appointment when I would be cleared to work out and I could celebrate with a run. It didn’t happen that way, though. Instead I couldn’t start running until eight weeks postpartum. I was exhausted, though, and any free time I have had would be spent resting, to be honest. Now I am finally more comfortable hiring a sitter so I can run or work out in general. I’ve been slowly adding songs to my summer running Spotify playlist to prepare for half-marathon training. Wish me luck as I start getting ready for the Chicago Fall Half Marathon!

Summer Running Spotify Playlist:

I will be updating my summer running playlist as the season progresses. I hope to have enough music for my half-marathon by September. Do you have a workout playlist? What songs would you add?

Songs include:

  • “Thunder/Young Dumb & Broke” by Imagine Dragons and Khalid
  • “Say Amen” by Panic! at the Disco
  • “Wait” by Maroon 5

 

Related post:

Chicago Marathon 2016 Recap

Fall Running Playlist

Fall is almost official upon us, so it’s time for a new running playlist! Fall is my favorite time to run. The weather noticeably changed in Chicago over the past week, making running a thousand times more enjoyable. It’s nice to not have a waterfall of sweat gushing off me after every workout.

I’ve started compiling songs for the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9 and the Chicago Half Marathon on Sept. 25, which are approaching at lightning speed. As usual, I mixed old and newer songs as well as slower and faster tempos. Do you need some running or workout music? See how you like this Spotify playlist! Follow the playlist and let me know what you would add.

Featured artists:

  • Beyonce.
  • Daya and the Chainsmokers.
  • Sia, of course.
  • Outkast
  • Many, many more.

I am constantly updating my playlists as I go. I find new songs everywhere, and my favorite trick for adding them to my list is using the Shazam app and then clicking “Listen in Spotify.” If I notice I am skipping a song frequently during my runs I sometimes move the song to another playlist or delete it altogether.


What’s on your workout playlist right now? How often do you update your music lists?

Fall 2016 Running Playlist

Related running posts:

Chicago Marathon training recaps:

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Spring/Summer Running Playlist

Spring is upon us, though you wouldn’t know it if you’re in Chicago. Snow in April? Why?! Luckily it’s warmed up since then and this weekend might actually be nice! Anyway, a new season brings a new running playlist! I like to regularly change my running playlist to avoid getting bored and give me renewed motivation. I get excited about the opportunity to listen to my favorite music without being interrupted. I’m actually getting a little nervous about my upcoming half-marathon, so this playlist will hopefully relieve some of that tension.

Here’s what I’ll be listening to:
  • Chance the Rapper
  • Zara Larsson
  • Sia
  • Repeats from Kendrick Lamar, K’naan and Outkast
  • Remixed songs from Mariah Carey and Katy Perry
  • Daya
  • Lots more!
I’ll be adding and subtracting from the playlist as the season goes on. Have any suggestions? Leave them in the comments!

Running Playlist, Winter 2016

Two artists dominate my current playlist: K’naan and Sia. I am in love with Sia’s new album and K’naan’s 2012 album has really hit home recently, speaking to exactly what I’m feeling right now. I also can’t resist some new Justin Bieber and Missy Elliott. The rest of the list is a random assortment of songs I like.

Highlights:

  • “Is Anybody Out There?”: Reminds me of someone close to me with the lyrics,”I don’t wanna be left / In this war tonight / Am I alone in this fight? / Is anybody out there?”
  • “WTF (Where They From)”: Is there a better workout song right now? I don’t think so.
  • “Unstoppable”: Sia’s voice is perfection and this song is inspiring.
  • “What Do You Mean?”: OK, I’ll admit it. I like Bieber’s new music. This song pumps me up to work out. 

I’ll be tweaking and adding to this Winter 2016 Running playlist on Spotify, especially when I start my longer runs for half-marathon training. Feel free to follow, listen and let me know what you think! (I prefer to hit shuffle each time.) Music is so personal, so I don’t expect everyone — or anyone — to love it. What artists are you listening to right now?

Christmas Tunes

Christmas is fewer than 10 days away! As we hurry to finish our holiday shopping and travel to see our loved ones, we need tunes to get us into the spirit. Below is my Christmas playlist, which I’ll be updating until the big day. You’ll find a mix of classics with newer versions. I hope you enjoy it. 

What are you favorite Christmas songs?
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