Whether you’re running outside or just hitting the treadmill, 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 best running songs.
Is there still snow on the ground? Perhaps for some of us. Is the temperature near freezing? Probably. Will you need to wear a balaclava while you’re running? Most likely. But are we solidly in spring marathon training season? Yes we are.
Weather be damned, it is February, and in running terms that means we’re now getting close to the onslaught of marathons and halfs scheduled in the March to May window. And while those race day temperatures will probably be lovely, you maybe training in the cold.
While training regimens of course feature those weekend long runs and shorter mid-week jaunts, if you really want to get speedy and earn a new PR, you’ve got to add some interval training to your schedule. In interval training, you switch back and forth between sprinting and a slower pace with the intention of teaching your body how to run under the duress of those faster sprints. Then on race day, when you’re maintaining a steady pace, your body will feel hunky dory because it’s used to coping with a faster pace instead.
If you’re someone who likes to run to music, however, interval workouts can be a bit annoying with your typical pump up playlist. This is why we developed a special playlist just for interval workouts. Comprising only shorter songs, the playlist pivots back and forth between fast, up-tempo songs and slower, more relaxing ones. Enjoy!
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