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6 Music's Running Challenge

Congratulations to everyone who took part in BBC 6 Music’s Running Challenge.

Over three thousand people ran 6 km with 6 Music, together clocking up a whopping 23,5000 kilometres!

Though the challenge may be over, the top tunes remain, so just click here for our running playlist.

The 32-track list features listener favourites, as well as tunes recommended by sports psychologist Dr Costas Karageorghis.

Winning Tracks

James Cracknell's motivational tunes

Which mid-90s big beats helped power Olympic champion James Cracknell to victory?

"Look...if you had one shot?"

Gold Medal Motivation from Jonnie Peacock

The tune that psyches up T44 100m champion Jonnie Peacock.

Titanium!

Jo Whiley's Favourite Running Track

The Radio DJ explains why Sia's Titanium is her go-to track when she runs.

Power up that playlist!

How does music make you run faster?

Dr Costas Karageorghis, sports psychologist explains how music makes you run faster.

Rob Deering on Urban Running

#Run6Music reporter Rob Deering meets up with Inua Ellams founder of the Midnight Run.

#Run6Music

Rob Deering on Park Running

Comedian Rob Deering heads to The Meadows, in Edinburgh, to celebrate park running.

The Joy Of Fell Running

The Joy Of Fell Running

Rob runs up Dale Hill, in the Lake District, to test the best tunes for fell running.

New to running?

"Just go for a run, that's all that it takes"

Alex Heminsley on running and the how title sports journalist still sounds weird.