Summer Running Playlist: 20 Songs to Beat the Heat

June 13, 2016

As we prepare to celebrate the first day of summer next week, I’m slightly in denial that the summer running season is here. Although it feels like summer most of the year here in Florida, the next few months bring intense heat and humidity that can make running a challenge, even before the sun comes up. Whether you live in the Sunshine State or much further north, it’s important to keep the mind cool as the temperatures rise. A hot running playlist is my secret weapon to keep me running happy even when my body feels more like it’s melting. Here’s my summer running playlist and 20 songs to keep you running strong this summer.

Summer running playlist on runladylike.com

rUnladylike’s 2016 Summer Running Playlist

  1. Can’t Stop the Feeling: Justin Timberlake
  2. Just Like Fire: Pink
  3. Tambourine: Eve
  4. My Body: Young the Giant
  5. Work from Home: Fifth Harmony
  6. Freedom: Pitbull
  7. NO: Meghan Trainor
  8. My House: Flo Rida
  9. Confident: Demi Lovato
  10. Get Ugly: Jason Derulo
  11. Stand by You: Rachel Platten
  12. Stitches: Shawn Mendes
  13. Sugar: Maroon 5
  14. Right Above It: Lil Wayne
  15. I Will Survive: Cake
  16. Work This Body: Walk the Moon
  17. Here I Am: Rick Ross
  18. Can’t Truss ‘Em: Empire Cast
  19. Grateful: Rita Ora
  20. Let the Games Begin: Aloe Blacc (for an inspiring cool down just in time for the Olympics)

What favorite songs are on your summer running playlist? What mental tips and tricks do you use to beat the summer heat on your runs?

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Comments

Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes

Can’t stop the feeling is one of my current favorites and so is 101 by Walla. It’s such s fun song and always puts me in a good mood!

Amy B.

Thanks for the awesome list! It inspired a refresh of my current running playlist.

My number 1 running song right now is Kanye’s Stronger. I find myself mouthing the words and running like mad when that comes on 🙂

Running in the summer for me means early, early morning runs or using the treadmill if I can’t make it out in the morning. It’s been around 100 degrees here in SC every day for the past couple of weeks, and for me that’s a “no-way-no-how” kind of temperature.

rUnladylike

Hi Amy! Glad it was helpful. Kanye’s Stronger has been on my playlist for a long time and is always a staple. Such a good song to pump you up during tough miles. Sorry to hear how hot it has been in SC. I totally feel you. We just got a treadmill so it has been so nice to have that as an option without leaving the house. Good luck with your summer running. xoxo

Ash Diamond

How is this my first time hearing about this Eve song!? I just added it and LOVE it! Thanks and have so much fun this weekend!

rUnladylike

Isn’t it amazing??? I discovered it during a spin class and haven’t stopped listening to it since. xo