Cadence

30 Songs at 140 BPM for Long Runs

140 BPM ≈ 8:30-10:30/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on garage rock, egg punk, neo-psychedelic.

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The Songs

  1. 1
    Still In Hollywood
    Concrete Blonde · from V2 80’s NEW WAVE
    140 BPM 3:43
  2. 2
    Tom Tom
    Holy Fuck · from DREAMSICLE
    135 BPM 3:47
  3. 3
    Viagra Boys · from DREAMSICLE
    135 BPM 3:35
  4. 4
    Playing Classics
    Water From Your Eyes · from DREAMSICLE
    135 BPM 5:53
  5. 5
    I See Myself
    Geese · from DREAMSICLE
    135 BPM 3:00
  6. 6
    I Just Needed You To Know
    Girl Scout · from DREAMSICLE
    135 BPM 4:35
  7. 7
    Life Signs
    Water From Your Eyes · from DREAMSICLE
    135 BPM 4:32
  8. 8
    Mind's a Lie
    High Vis · from DREAMSICLE
    145 BPM 4:46
  9. 9
    Get Even
    The Evens · from THE LOOP
    135 BPM 3:38
  10. 10
    Cool - Extra
    Pylon · from THE LOOP
    138 BPM 3:19
  11. 11
    Certain Kinds of Trash
    Chain and The Gang · from THE LOOP
    138 BPM 3:39
  12. 12
    Heavy Days
    JEFF The Brotherhood · from THE LOOP
    138 BPM 3:54
  13. 13
    Imaginary Person
    Ty Segall · from THE LOOP
    138 BPM 3:05
  14. 14
    Broken Finger
    The Evens · from THE LOOP
    142 BPM 3:24
  15. 15
    How Near, How Far
    ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead · from THE LOOP
    138 BPM 4:00
  16. 16
    Think Of You
    Bleached · from THE LOOP
    145 BPM 2:41
  17. 17
    Plug in Baby
    Muse · from MUSE
    137 BPM 3:38
  18. 18
    Butterflies & Hurricanes
    Muse · from MUSE
    136 BPM 5:02
  19. 19
    New Born
    Muse · from MUSE
    136 BPM 6:03
  20. 20
    Knights of Cydonia
    Muse · from MUSE
    139 BPM 6:06
  21. 21
    Big Machine
    J'cuuzi · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 3:04
  22. 22
    Transistor
    Screen Frogs · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 3:51
  23. 23
    Dave's TV
    The Thing · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 3:47
  24. 24
    Electricide
    Frankie and the Witch Fingers · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 3:35
  25. 25
    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 5:01
  26. 26
    Helpless
    Atlas Wynd · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 1:44
  27. 27
    Bad Toy
    J'cuuzi · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 3:36
  28. 28
    Melted Rope
    Wand · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 4:10
  29. 29
    Suicide Beat
    S. Product · from THE GRIPPER
    135 BPM 3:52
  30. 30
    L.A. LOOKS
    HEALTH · from THE GRIPPER
    135 BPM 3:24

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FAQ

What running pace matches 140 BPM?

At 140 BPM most runners land around 8:30-10:30/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 8:30-10:30/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.

Is 140 BPM good for long runs?

Yes. 140 BPM sits in the cadence zone for long runs: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.

How do I use 140 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 140 BPM feels too quick, drop to 130 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 150 BPM.

What genres dominate 140 BPM running music?

Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 140 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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