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
    Friend To Friend In Endtime
    Lungfish · from THE LOOP
    120 BPM 3:53
  2. 2
    Let It Live
    Fuzz · from THE LOOP
    115 BPM 5:20
  3. 3
    Just Like Heaven - Remastered 2006
    The Cure · from V2 80’s NEW WAVE
    120 BPM 3:32
  4. 4
    Starlight
    Muse · from MUSE
    122 BPM 4:00
  5. 5
    Resistance
    Muse · from MUSE
    123 BPM 5:46
  6. 6
    In Your Pocket
    Packaging · from DREAMSICLE
    120 BPM 3:57
  7. 7
    Golden Moses
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    125 BPM 3:05
  8. 8
    Can't Compete
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    120 BPM 5:13
  9. 9
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    125 BPM 3:55
  10. 10 120 BPM 4:06
  11. 11
    Bet You Do.
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    120 BPM 5:53
  12. 12
    Tales of the Great Western Sky, Pt. 2
    The Crooked Rugs · from BAD NEWS
    120 BPM 2:47
  13. 13
    Melancholy Mind
    The Crooked Rugs · from BAD NEWS
    120 BPM 3:11
  14. 14
    Too Late Now
    Wet Leg · from 2L8N0W
    115 BPM 3:29
  15. 15
    Journal of Ardency
    Class Actress · from 2L8N0W
    115 BPM 3:45
  16. 16
    One More Trip Around The Sun
    Cari Cari · from 2L8N0W
    125 BPM 4:32
  17. 17
    Boy's Life
    Wax Jaw · from MAD @ DAD
    125 BPM 3:41
  18. 18
    Again
    Girl Tones · from MAD @ DAD
    125 BPM 2:35
  19. 19
    Goodnight, Goodbye
    Mary Shelley · from MAD @ DAD
    120 BPM 4:55
  20. 20
    Hairspray Heart
    Black Moth Super Rainbow · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
    120 BPM 2:44
  21. 21
    Anaana
    Cari Cari · from MISTER BLISTER
    125 BPM 2:45
  22. 22
    Last Resort & Spa
    Battle Tapes · from MISTER BLISTER
    125 BPM 4:14
  23. 23
    Road Less Travelled
    Atlas Wynd · from MISTER BLISTER
    120 BPM 2:49
  24. 24
    Home Town
    WITCH · from RFP
    125 BPM 4:21
  25. 25
    So Nice To Meet Ya
    JAWBERRY · from RFP
    120 BPM 2:39
  26. 26
    X
    Cash+David · from GO YO
    115 BPM 2:46
  27. 27
    Candy
    Leyya · from GO YO
    115 BPM 2:11
  28. 28
    Sophia So Far
    Goodnight Radio · from GO YO
    120 BPM 4:19
  29. 29
    Terminally Chill
    Class Actress · from GO YO
    115 BPM 3:45
  30. 30
    bby · from GO YO
    120 BPM 2:17

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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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