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Filler

Minor Threat

from First Two Seven Inches (1981)

175 BPM ·1:32 ·1 playlist
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About This Track

Ian MacKaye wrote "Filler" after his friend, Teen Idles guitarist Geordie Grindle, started dating a born-again Christian who convinced him to quit music altogether. MacKaye observed that his friend's mind was easily molded, like clay. The track's speed matches the urgency of the situation, a snapshot of D.C. hardcore.

Why It Works for Running

At 175 BPM, this track lands right at the top of the ideal cadence for speed work, encouraging a quick, efficient turnover. The raw energy fights the perception of fatigue that can creep in during hard intervals.

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