Cadence

30 Songs at 120 BPM for Recovery Runs

120 BPM ≈ 10:30-12:00/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on indie, neo-psychedelic, indie rock.

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The Songs

  1. 1
    Psycho
    Muse · from MUSE
    125 BPM 5:16
  2. 2
    Starlight
    Muse · from MUSE
    122 BPM 4:00
  3. 3
    Resistance
    Muse · from MUSE
    123 BPM 5:46
  4. 4
    In Your Pocket
    Packaging · from DREAMSICLE
    120 BPM 3:57
  5. 5
    Friend To Friend In Endtime
    Lungfish · from THE LOOP
    120 BPM 3:53
  6. 6
    Architects Sleep
    The Evens · from THE LOOP
    125 BPM 2:43
  7. 7
    Tales of the Great Western Sky, Pt. 2
    The Crooked Rugs · from BAD NEWS
    120 BPM 2:47
  8. 8
    Golden Moses
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    125 BPM 3:05
  9. 9
    Can't Compete
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    120 BPM 5:13
  10. 10
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    125 BPM 3:55
  11. 11 120 BPM 4:06
  12. 12
    Bet You Do.
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    120 BPM 5:53
  13. 13
    Too Late Now
    Wet Leg · from 2L8N0W
    115 BPM 3:29
  14. 14
    Journal of Ardency
    Class Actress · from 2L8N0W
    115 BPM 3:45
  15. 15
    One More Trip Around The Sun
    Cari Cari · from 2L8N0W
    125 BPM 4:32
  16. 16
    Anaana
    Cari Cari · from MISTER BLISTER
    125 BPM 2:45
  17. 17
    Last Resort & Spa
    Battle Tapes · from MISTER BLISTER
    125 BPM 4:14
  18. 18
    Road Less Travelled
    Atlas Wynd · from MISTER BLISTER
    120 BPM 2:49
  19. 19
    Hairspray Heart
    Black Moth Super Rainbow · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
    120 BPM 2:44
  20. 20
    Restive
    Mo Lowda & the Humble · from 50
    120 BPM 3:28
  21. 21
    Show Up
    Dylan Cartlidge · from 50
    120 BPM 3:12
  22. 22
    Heavy Days
    Still Corners · from 50
    120 BPM 3:47
  23. 23
    Money
    Caroline Rose · from 50
    120 BPM 2:15
  24. 24 115 BPM 4:20
  25. 25
    Nightmare
    Carmanah · from 50
    120 BPM 4:02
  26. 26
    Protect
    MIINA · from 50
    120 BPM 3:49
  27. 27
    Card Shark
    Mo Lowda & the Humble · from 50
    120 BPM 3:32
  28. 28
    You Don't Still Have a Hold On Me
    Skye Wallace · from 50
    120 BPM 3:58
  29. 29
    Boy's Life
    Wax Jaw · from MAD @ DAD
    125 BPM 3:41
  30. 30
    Again
    Girl Tones · from MAD @ DAD
    125 BPM 2:35

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FAQ

What running pace matches 120 BPM?

At 120 BPM most runners land around 10:30-12:00/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 10:30-12:00/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.

Is 120 BPM good for recovery runs?

Yes. 120 BPM sits in the cadence zone for recovery runs: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.

How do I use 120 BPM songs for running?

Start the run at your normal pace and let the beat set your stride — most runners lock on within half a mile. If 120 BPM feels sluggish, try 130 BPM.

What genres dominate 120 BPM running music?

Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 120 BPM with raw momentum. Hip-hop and electronic give steadier beats for pace-locking. The tracks on this page mix genres so the cadence stays put while the mood shifts.

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