Spotify has launched Running Mode, a new feature that builds personalised playlists for runners based on the type of workout, preferred music and running pace.
The feature is now available to Premium subscribers using Spotify on iOS in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden.
Users can access Running Mode through the app’s Fitness Hub, where they can choose from 25 running presets before adjusting them to suit their workout. Options include interval runs, steady runs and pyramid sessions.
They can also set the workout duration, choose a preferred beats-per-minute range and select the kind of music they want to hear.
Once the run starts, Spotify automatically arranges songs to match the selected tempo while moving through different stages of the workout. The aim is to reduce the time users spend searching for playlists before exercising.
The feature also includes optional audio guidance in English. These spoken cues play at different points during a workout to help users keep track of their progress without interrupting the music.
Running Mode builds on Spotify’s recent initiative to make music recommendations more personal. The company said it noticed that many users were already creating workout playlists with its Prompted Playlists feature, leading to the development of a dedicated experience for runners.
“Since we first introduced Prompted Playlists, fitness-based prompts have been some of the feature’s most popular uses, reflecting a growing demand for more personalised workout experiences,” Spotify said.
“Running Mode is the next step, creating a running experience powered by your goals and the music you love, so every run feels more energising and uniquely yours,” the company added:
Spotify has also been expanding its fitness offerings beyond music. Earlier this year, it added fitness content through its partnership with Peloton, giving users access to workout classes alongside their music library.
The launch also follows a recent change by fitness tracking app Strava, which removed Spotify integration from its Record feature a few months ago.
With Running Mode now built directly into Spotify, subscribers no longer need a separate app to combine music with guided running sessions.
