Looking for inspirational, positive, motivational workout songs to add to your playlist? I know that I am always looking for and adding new heart pumping songs to mine.
When you ask other runners what is on their music playlist, you will undoubtedly find a wide variety of tunes, beats and lyrics. That is what makes the running community so unique. God made every runner different: different running abilities, styles, and even their taste in music. I love that we can all be out there running while jamming to our own style of music. I personally love motivational Christian workout songs for my playlist.
When creating my own music play list for training and racing, I found that I was really drawn to Contemporary Christian hits for my workout music. Not only for my personal beliefs, but these songs have the perfect blend of beat and inspiration. These songs are perfect for tough workouts and runs.
You can totally rock out to Contemporary Christian music that has the right beat, lyrics, and message to get your heart pumping and legs moving fast! These songs have motivational lyrics about pushing through, overcoming obstacles and believing that you can do anything. That is the perfect mix for me when hitting the trail, road or race!
I love being reminded of God’s amazing grace, strength, and power when I am not feeling it while on a run. God is awesome, and having that steady stream of inspirational, motivational, upbeat music streaming through my ear buds is what I love about my alone running time.
All Eyes on You – OBB
All In – Life House
Avalanche – Manifest
Backseat Driver (featuring Hollyn & TRU) – TobyMac
Believer – Capital Kings
Beyond Me (Phenomenon Remix) – TobyMac
Changed Forever (featuring Nirva Ready) – TobyMac
Dance Like Nobody’s Watching – Family Force 5
Feel It – TobyMac
Get Loose (featuring Lecrae) – 116
Greater – Mercy Me
Jesus Love (featuring TobyMac) – Royal Tailor
Loud’N’Clear Tru (Telemitry Remix) – TobyMac
Make a Move– Royal Tailor
Making Me New – Royal Tailor
Move (Keep Walkin’ ) – TobyMac
Ooh Ahh – Gritz
Promises – Sanctus Real
Rebirthing – Skillet
Ready Set Go – Royal Tailor
Shake – MercyMe
Stronger (Movin’ Remix) – Mandisa
The One I’m Running To – 7eventh Time Down
The River – Jordan Feliz
Unstoppable (featuring Blanca) – TobyMac
Wannabe – Royal Tailor
Wake Me Up – Avicii
Who I Am – Blanca
You Are Loved – Stars Go Dim
You Can’t Stop Me – Andy Mineo
Looking for more positive, inspirational and motivational music to add to your playlist? Check out my Motivational Christian Music Playlist with 30 more great songs, as well as my Boston 2015 Running Playlist on Spotify.
Carla says
I love this rachel.
Just because we are different faiths doesn’t mean I can’t steal 🙂 🙂 many of your songs to inspire me as well
Rebecca Jo says
Totallying pinning this – this makes me happy! I love good Christian music when I’m running. All the inspiration I can get 🙂
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says
I mostly listen to podcasts when I’m running. If I have music on it’s kind of there in the background as I use that time to think.
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
Thanks so much for this roundup! I need to add a few more songs to my playlist so I’m definitely going to go through all these for a few new ones. My fav inspirational/motivational songs range from Unstoppable by Rascal Flatts to Heart of a Champion by Nelly. 🙂
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I have had Wake Me Up in rotation for a few years now! I’m always surprised when I listen to a rock song and find out that it is a Christian song. Anything that gets me moving is a-ok!
courtney @ eat pray run dc says
Love this. I don’t listen to music when I run but this list is awesome. I just ordered LeCrae’s new book that is coming out soon – you should check it out!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
I used to be pretty rigid about what I listen to while running, but now I’m starting to check out different playlists on Spotify and it’s been great! I’ve never thought to listen to Contemporary Christian music on a run, but I can see how it would be motivating. I will have to check out your playlists!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I am not Christian or even religious, but I will agree with you that there are some AMAZING Christian rock songs out there!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I don’t know most of these. Thanks for giving me new songs!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
My playlist is in desperate need of an update. Time to look into some of your selections!
Marcia says
Thanks for sharing these. I’m always looking for fresh, uplifting tunes.
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Who doesn’t love a great song to pull them through a tough part of a run or race. Lots of these are new to me thanks!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
I’ve actually never listened to Christian music before, but I just saw that Lifehouse is on the list and I used to LOVE them! I had no idea they were a Christian band!