It’s been a while now since I’ve made a new running playlist and I could definitely use some fresh motivation to get in my 3 runs a week this month. I spent some time yesterday putting together a brand new playlist and it’s been appropriately dubbed the “I’d Rather Not Be Running” Playlist. Because running.

When it comes to running I don’t really pay any attention to beats per minute (or BPM – although it is fun when your steps match the beat, haha) but I have included those numbers here if you’re looking for ideas in a specific range. My preferred playlist style has always just been listening to songs I love – songs that inspire or just pump me up. If my steps match the beat at any time it’s just an added bonus.

So without further ado, I present to you…

I’d Rather Not Be Running Playlist

This playlist is heavy on the rock/alternative genre which is pretty typical for me. Aaaaaaand you might be able to tell that I really love Fall Out Boy. Their songs are the best for running! I actually just heard “Immortals” for the first time last weekend while watching Big Hero 6 with the fam. Such a cute movie.

{song title // artist // bpm}

1. First Kiss // Kid Rock // 132

2. Centuries // Fall Out Boy // 176

3. Party Hard // Andrew W.K. // 162

4. Apocalyptic // Halestorm // 140

5. Usual Suspects // Hollywood Undead // 174

6. Thunderstruck // AC/DC // 134

7. Immortals // Fall Out Boy // 108

8. Face Everything and Rise // Papa Roach // 140

9. This is Gonna Hurt // Sixx A.M. // 137

10. Criticize // Adelita’s Way // 120

11. Halo // Soil // 111

12. Uma Thurman // Fall Out Boy // 150

13. …To Be Loved // Papa Roach // 96

Total Time: 49 minutes

*All song title links take you to their respective YouTube video. 

A few of my other playlists:

November Running Playlist

Girls Gone Rock: A Playlist

Top Workout Songs: 90’s Edition

My Top 5 Workout Songs December 2013

Turkey Day 5K Playlist

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Q. What is currently your favorite running/workout song?