We wish the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” could keep us running sprints at 8.0. But as summer ends, so does the potency of the playlists that kept us moving all season long. We found a number of alternatives. Getting off the bike isn’t one of them.
Divided into two categories, you’ll find hundreds of playlists either under Music (from hip hop to reggaeton) or Workout (running, elliptical, celebrity, Stairmaster) that quickly get you mumbling lyrics instead of excuses. Borrow Jillian Michaels’ Cardio Workout Playlist or Lance Armstrong’s Run Longer Coaching Mix .
In case you need a more mood specific option, try Wake Up (Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson star on this one) and of course, the Monthly Recap.
The truth is, though, you may not need new tunes, you may just need to tweak the order in which you play them. Psychologist Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D. found that listening to songs with a tempo that matches your stride can increase your endurance by 15 percent. Runners World’s Susan Rinkunas explains how to pick the right songs for your warm up, killer hill and cool down.
