Spotify Launches Running Mode With Customizable Playlists and Coaching

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Whether you’re training for a marathon or heading out for a quick jog, Spotify wants to help create a soundtrack for your run. On Thursday, the company announced Running Mode, a new fitness feature that lets users tailor playlists based on their run type, length and how much coaching input they want.

In a release announcing the feature, Spotify said the new feature “helps you spend less time hunting for the right music and more time moving.”

The feature offers 25 curated playlists spanning a variety of genres and divided into five categories: Just Run, Easy Run, Interval Runs, Pyramid Runs and Long and Advanced Runs. It also breaks down each song by beats per minute, helping runners match their pace to the music. Playlists begin at 20, 30 or 45 minutes, but can be customized.

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