Whether you’re running outside or just John Korir Does Step Aerobics, and So Should You, good music can often make the difference between a great run and a blown goal. That’s why we’re putting together 90-minute playlists each month chock-full of songs with enough of a beat to keep you moving. For even more tunes, check out our list of the The Run/Walk Method.



and incline, treadmills can be much more useful for training than a jaunt around the neighborhood Whether you’re running outside or just, most runners would eagerly choose a jog through nature. Unfortunately, however, mother nature does not always feel hospitable to runners, and sometimes unpredictable weather conditions can make a run around the neighborhood unenjoyable. Thankfully, when this happens, there is always the treadmill to save the day.

The first United States patent for a treadmill dates back to 1913, but the modern treadmill really didn’t become popular until the 1970s and ‘80s. Since then, runners have been able to run indoors without making endless loops on one of those tiny indoor tracks, and with the ability to select your pace A Part of Hearst Digital Media.

While treadmills certainly have their benefits, they do come with one fairly large drawback: You don’t get a change in scenery. And when clocking long distances regularly, treadmill running day after day can feel a bit monotonous. But there’s one great way to pass the time—and that’s pressing play on a great mix of music.

To that end, we’ve put together a treadmill running playlist for you this month. From new hits to some old favorites, it’s jam-packed with bops that will make your treadmill runs just a little bit more exciting. And if you need more ways to mix it up, check out more Runner’s World playlists.


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Matthew Huff is a freelance writer and runner, and he is the author of MARATHONER: What to Expect When Training for and Running a Marathon, published by Rizzoli Publications. His writing has appeared in Runner's World and BuzzFeed among others, and he is the co-host of “P.S. You're Wrong: A Pop Culture Podcast.” Originally from Michigan, he now lives and runs in New York City, where he is pursuing a career as an expert chicken tender taster.