Will Run For Better Playlists | What’s In Your Earbuds Guest: Krissy Murphy

For endurance athletes, a running playlist isn’t just a list of songs. That running playlist is a training partner, can provide motivation, and sometimes it tips the balance to get us through the toughest miles. On What’s In Your Earbuds?, hosted by Jason Bahamundi (founder of Run Tri Bike) and Joe Hardin (Beyond the Finish Line), the conversation dives into how music shapes our athletic journeys.

In this episode, they’re joined by returning guest Krissy Murphy, an athlete and music enthusiast whose passion for tunes runs as deep as her love for endurance sports. What follows is a conversation filled with laughter, unexpected song picks, and a reminder that the right beat can change everything.

Discovering New Music to Move You

Krissy shares her latest Friday Spotify finds, with “Vampire Bat” by Glass Animals topping her current running playlist. For her, discovering new music isn’t just about variety. Discovering new music is about finding tracks that instantly lift her mood and fuel her workouts.

Whether you’re pounding pavement or grinding out intervals on the bike, adding fresh tracks to your training music for athletes rotation can add a spark to your sessions. As Krissy proves, keeping your playlist fresh is just as important as your training plan.

Concerts, Nostalgia, and the Joy of Live Music

For Krissy, live music is its own kind of endurance event. Concerts are full of emotion, energy, and community. She recalls the excitement of seeing Simple Plan kick off their North American tour, a band she loved in her youth. Now, as an adult with the means to attend more shows, she treasures these experiences even more.

Live performances can inspire updates to your running playlist, helping you carry the energy of a concert into your next long run or ride. Music isn’t just about what we hear but also about where we are, who we’re with, and how it makes us feel in the moment.

Theme Songs, Karaoke Nights, and Personality in Playlists

When asked for her life’s theme song, Krissy chooses “Welcome to My Life” by Simple Plan, a nod to the highs, lows, and everything in between. On the karaoke front, her go-to is “The Sign” by Ace of Base, a track guaranteed to get the crowd singing along.

These choices highlight the deeply personal nature of training music for athletes. Our choices are a reflection of who we are and how we move through the world.

Fueling Training with Anthems

For endurance athletes, a well-curated running playlist can be as critical as nutrition or gear. Jason, Joe, and Krissy swap their training anthems and songs that match their cadence, push them through tough climbs, and make long treadmill sessions fly by.

The right training music for athletes doesn’t just pass the time. The music can change your mindset, helping you push beyond physical and mental limits.

Music as a Universal Connector

In a whimsical twist, the trio ponders which song they’d choose if aliens landed and asked for a single track to explain Earth’s music. Krissy’s pick—“We Didn’t Start the Fire”—showcases her love for music that tells a story and captures history.

It’s a fitting reminder that music, whether in a running playlist or a live show, connects us across miles, cultures, and generations.

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