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Run to the beat of this music playlist to set the pace for your runs!

Check out this playlist for great indie and alternative running music to keep you on pace! Running with music is great, but running to the beat of the music is even better. This running playlist was specially selected to target a running turnover range of 170 to 180 bpm (beats per minute). Run to the beat and have a great workout!

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Turnover, as measured in beats per minute, is simply the number of times that your feet strike the ground in one minute. 170 bpm means that you take 170 steps in a minute, or that each foot hits the ground 85 times in a minute.

Many experts have studied running biomechanics, and 180 bpm seems to be the consensus for what optimal turnover should be, but most runners actually have a slower turnover than that. Check out this article from Runner's World for more information. If you want a playlist targeting 180 bpm, check out my Perfect Pace Running Playlist.

The playlist below is geared for for runs in the 170 to 180 bpm range. Running to the beat of a measured playlist will keep your turnover at the optimal rate, and help you to find your best running form!

170 to 180 bpm Running Playlist

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These energetic songs were hand picked to power up your run in the 170 to 180 bpm range.

Genres include Ska/Punk, Alternative, and Indie with bands like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Juliana Hatfield, Tokyo Police Club, The Thermals, Vampire Weekend, and Blink-182. The playlist contains 31 songs for well over an hour of running.

Remember, adjust your stride to match the pace of the music. Shorter steps are healthier, give you better running form, and help you keep up with the rhythm.

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170 to 180 bpm Running Music Playlist

Run to the beat of this music playlist to set the pace for your runs!

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

Run to the beat - 170 to 180 bpm

Let the music set the pace!

170 to 180 bpm Running Playlist

Preview tracks in the player or select individual tracks from the Track List below

Track List

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