I know this is technically still the first week of fall, but the current weather situation in the Metro Detroit area has me diving in face first.
We’ve already made a few pumpkin recipes (I still can’t stop eating these pumpkin spice cookies…) and I’m dying to visit the cider mill. Again. I’m completely smitten.
Can you blame me though?
With a high in the low 60s and low in the mid forties, it’s what I like to call the perfect running weather. The sun has also been peeking out a lot lately, so it’s hard not to want to spend the entire day walking the trails.
You won’t find me on the trails today, but I am looking forward to attending a barre class in the park tonight. That’s right, Rochester is finally getting Pure Barre! I know… I’m excited too. It will be nice to get outside pre-sunset and feel the barre burn again!
Anyways, all of this fall talk brings me to the newest set of tunes I have been enjoying on all of these said perfect fall runs lately.
I started putting this list together at the beginning of September, and it just keeps growing.
I love the upbeat tempos!
(You can stream and even download this exact playlist here.)
This time, I added the cool down song into the mix because it’s still got a great beat. Anddd maybe because I love Carly Rae Jepson.
I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve been listening to this playlist almost every day. I’ve been automatically putting it on during my workouts and even turning to it when I need an upbeat pick-me-up in the afternoons.
As you might have gathered from my latest Weekly Workouts post, I’ve been spending a lot of my free time on walks with this guy lately. I’m also testing out the new Polar Loop 2 (a full review will be coming soon!), so I’ve been extra walk-happy to make sure and get in my steps on the days I sit at the computer for hours and hours.
Roadie and I have been thoroughly loving the crisp in the air, and I have been racing home from teaching at night in order to be able to fit in a quick run around the neighborhood.
While I’m not entirely happy that the sun is setting earlier and earlier as the days pass by, I have to admit that catching the sunsets on my nightly adventures is absolutely stunning.
Give me pink skies and a great set of tunes, and I’m good to go for miles!
I hate to cut it short today, but I’ve got some errands to run before heading into work at the gym today. I’m putting some games together for a very special bridal shower this weekend, and I am also looking forward to the excuse to get crafty again.
I’ll be sure to share how they went after the weekend!
Workouts To Try
(you can even take outdoors!)
• Bodyweight Pilates Core Workout
• 12 Minutes Or Less Do-Anywhere Bodyweight Workout
• 30 Min. Bodyweight Tabata Strength Workout
Things To Make
(fall-inspired baked goods… because you can)
• Lightened Up Carrot Pumpkin Bars
• Pumpkin Spice Muffins (this recipe is ancient, but it’s so easy it hurts)
• Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Previous Running & Workout Playlists
• New Summer Music For Your Workous
• Summer 2015 Workout Playlist
• More Spring 2015 Workout Music
• Spring 2015 Workout Playlist
• Summer 2014 Workout Playlist
And so many more on the Workout Playlists page.
Enjoy the tunes and have a great rest of your Wednesday!
Question of the Afternoon
• What is your favorite song to jam out to lately?
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Skyler did great walking into KINDERGARTEN with a big smile on his face this morning. I, however, was a bit of a mess on our walk home. 🥹
It’s wild how fast these 5 years with him have gone … 7 since we moved to NYC and into our apartment, dreaming of the day our kids would someday go to the *awesome* school right down our block. 🏫
That day is today, and I still don’t believe it — feeling allll of the emotions and thanking God for placing us here and for being able to trust His timing through the journey. 🫶🏼 #hbshinnyc
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I’ve been using the “run” feature on spotify a lot lately. It matches your pace to the beats in songs. It works on the free version, which I think is pretty impressive. I HAVE to have music playing during my runs or I get so bored.
Sarah
Midwest Darling
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I’ve actually tried that before, but never stumbled upon any music with lyrics. Just beats. Is it the same for you?
Perfect timing for this playlist – I’ve been craving new workout tunes! I just added it to my Spotify offline playlists to enjoy during my workout tomorrow 🙂
Woo hoo – I hope you like it 🙂
I’m back to report that this is an AMAZING playlist!!! Loved every song and it pumped me up during my workout
This playlist made me so happy! I’ve always found great workout songs from the playlists you post! Thank you 🙂
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Yay! It makes me happy too. 😉 Thanks so much for reading!
I’m also not thrilled with the early sun set, but the weather has been perfect for walks and runs around here as well! <3
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Agreed. It makes the weekends even cozier!
Wow that sunset is amazing! Lately I haven’t been able to get Hotline Bling out of my head…trust me it’s getting old fast!
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Haha, I had to actually look that one up. Drake! Duh. And yes, I hear it ALL the time too. 😉
This is awesome! I am in a desperate need for some new workout songs. Thanks!
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A very nice post and a great topic.
Perfect timing for this playlist–I have been craving new workout tunes! I just added it to my Spotify offline playlists to enjoy during my workout tomorrow
This playlist made me so upbeat! I’ve generally discovered extraordinary exercise tunes from the playlists you post. Ideal planning for this playlist I’ve been needing new exercise tunes! This is truly astonishing…
Music plays vital role during our workout. nice post loved reading this.