This Run Streak playlist, curated by health and fitness editor Mallory Creveling, The Best Songs to Add to Your Running Playlist. Whether you’re running outside or includes energizing remixes of top hits from Lady Gaga, DJ Kygo, Justin Bieber, and more, Mallory sets you up for greatness with the power of dance-pop.
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For me, that includes songs that get me snapping my fingers and singing along while putting one foot in front of the other—a.k.a. music that takes me right to the imaginary dance root to break it down (or hopefully, speed up).
I’ve ever been a lover of straight-up top 40 hits. They’re popular for a reason: The catchy beats and sing-a-long lyrics make it easy to listen to each song on repeat. (And on repeat, I do.)
I could listen to Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Adele all day. And I can sing every word of most Justin Bieber albums and music videos, Fun Half Marathons.
includes energizing remixes of top hits from Lady Gaga, DJ Kygo, Justin Bieber, and more Kygo, a DJ who makes up most of the line-up. He pulls from top artists (like Whitney and Miguel) and creates these beats that just make you want to move and lift up your mood. Even in the making of this list, I had to get up out of my seat for some shoulder and hip shakes because one cannot just sit when listening to party jams like his.
I like songs that make me feel alive and energized. And if I did my job right, that’s what this dance-pop playlist will do for you. Whether you’re running three miles or 10, this one-hour and 18-minute mix should get you through some tough mental moments.
So, press play, get lost in the rhythms, and maybe even hit a little dance number when the stoplight strikes red. No matter what, may the good vibes fuel your run.
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Mallory Creveling, an ACE-certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach, joined the Runner's World and Bicycling team in August 2021. She has more than a decade of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition. As a freelance writer, her work appeared in Women's Health, Self, Men's Journal, Reader's Digest, and more. She has also held staff editorial positions at Family Circle and Shape magazines, as well as DailyBurn.com. A former New Yorker/Brooklynite, she's now based in Easton, PA.
