The Perfect 5K Playlist For an 11-Minute Mile

Updated on 4/9/2015 at 3:10 AM

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Whether you're prepping for a 5K or you're ready for race day, this playlist will help you rock out on your run and keep you motivated. Each song 140 bpm — the perfect tempo to achieve an 11-minute mile. Subscribe to the Spotify playlist, and then check out the full track list.

"It's OK" — Cee Lo Green
"Don't Save Me" — Haim
"Gimme Sympathy" — Metric
"All Down the Line" — The Rolling Stones
"Blinded by the Light" — Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"The Other Side" — Bruno Mars, B.o.B, Cee Lo Green
"Girls" — Beastie Boys
"Vertigo" — U2
"Again and Again" — Keane
"In the End" — Green Day

If you don't run an 11-minute mile, check out all our workout playlists here.

Remember, you will need to download the free Spotify software or app to listen to our playlists.

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