Music Psychology: What running playlist suits your running personality

So you’ve finally decided to sign up for the adidas King of the Road 2012 on September 30. Now all you have to do is train. A big part of training comes in the form of what can enable you to perform at your best. Music, for some runners, helps in setting the pace during the run and at the same time, acts as a motivator especially during longer distances. Your choice of music is important and shows the type of runner you are.

Fun Runner

1. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

Nothing says fun than the latest anthem for viral videos

2. One Thing – One Direction

This song is not limited to who, after all, the younger generation doesn’t appreciate the good-looking guys behind the song?

3. Good Feeling – Flo Rida

If you’re the kind of runner who’s in it for fun, you may want to consider including this hit in your playlist.

4. Give Me All Your Luvin’ – Madonna feat. Nicki Minaj and MIA

No one knows fun like the Material Girl and Nicki Minaj. MIA adds that extra oomph to this song.

5. Part of Me – Katy Perry

One of the faces of adidas, Katy Perry is one of those who definitely knows how to have fun.

The Chill Runner

1. Settle Down – No Doubt

This song has signature feel good No Doubt vibe suited for the chill runner.

2. Whistle – Flo Rida

This song makes you feel like you’re running on a beach or someplace calm.

3. Dance Again – Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull

This song is as good for running as it is. One thing is for sure, this song will make you stay on your feet.

4. We Found Love – Rihanna

The song has such a nice rhythm it’s really nice to have in the background while you break a sweat.

5. Glad You Came – The Wanted

When you just want to have that leisurely jog around your neighborhood.

Competitive Runner

1. Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine

This song may have a slow start but this will surely get your adrenaline pumping when it reaches that fast chorus line where it continuously reminds you to “run fast for your mother, run fast for your brother” and all the other members of your household.

2. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson

A song that will surely motivate you to keep on training and to keep your eye on the prize.

3. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5

This song has that beat that will certainly keep you energetic.

4. All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris Rick Ross

This will fire you up and help you unleash the aggressive athlete in you.

5. Turn Up The Music – Chris Brown

It has a dynamic beat that makes it a fine song for the dancer in Chris Brown, which is also suitable for the competitor in you.

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