unique lifestyle in Kaptagat, Kenya
The marathon record holder revealed he just can’t get enough of her “beautiful and strong” tunes.
After Running Music Playlists, we figured nothing about his running game could surprise us. What did? His musical tastes—the 33-year-old Kenyan marathoner can’t get enough of some Kelly Clarkson.
In part two of SportPesa News’ The Best Songs to Add to Your Playlist this Month unique lifestyle in Kaptagat, Kenya. But one of the most surprising bits of information Kipchoge revealed was his love for the 2002 American Idol winner who has given the world a series of anthems for self-confidence.
“I’m not a big fan of music, but sometimes I listen to Kelly Clarkson. She sang a beautiful and strong song, ‘What cannot kill you can only make you stronger,’ that is the best among my favorite songs,” Kipchoge said in the article, referring to Clarkson’s 2011 hit “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).”
Like the marathon champion, you can also rock out to Kelly Clarkson: Channel your inner Kipchoge with this upbeat, pop playlist Download Your Training Plan.
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
With a killer chorus that reminds you, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller,” Kipchoge’s favorite tune will help you tackle those tough final miles.
“Since U Been Gone”
A classic breakup anthem, “Since U Been Gone” has the perfect tempo to give you that quick leg turnover.
“Piece by Piece”
An ideal warmup song to put you in a good mood before or during a workout, “Piece by Piece” is one of Clarkson’s hits from her seventh album.
“I Do Not Hook Up”
This pop ballad is filled with attitude and upbeat guitar beats, which come in handy when it’s time to kick up the pace on your run.
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“Invincible”
The name says it all, but you can’t help but feel empowered—and ready to tackle that massive hill lurking in front of you—while listening to Clarkson belt out this hit.
“Heartbeat Song”
A hit from her 2016 album “Piece by Piece,” this song is another confidence anthem with verses like “I can feel it rising, temperature inside me.” Sure, you’re already heated up from your run, but this song will add a little more fire to the mix, too.
Taylor Dutch is a writer and editor living in Austin, Texas, and a former NCAA track athlete who specializes in fitness, wellness, and endurance sports coverage. Her work has appeared in Runner’s World, SELF, Bicycling, Outside, and Podium Runner.
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