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Catherine

Dreams, Leaves, and Cadence: A Fall Run in 10 Tracks

Welcome to your perfect fall run. This 30-minute playlist blends crisp autumn vibes with energizing tempos. It guides each phase of the workout, starting with slower BPM tracks for a gentle warmup, transitioning to high-energy beats for the main run, and winding down with calming rhythms to support a smooth cooldown. Whether you are crunching leaves underfoot or chasing golden light, these songs will carry you through every mile with rhythm, warmth, and momentum.

Warmup (BPM ~110–120):

“Autumn Town Leaves” – Iron & Wine (3:23)

“Autumn Almanac” – The Kinks (3:10)

Main Run (BPM ~120–170):

“Dreams” – The Cranberries (4:35)

“Sweater Weather” – The Neighbourhood (4:00)

“September” – Earth, Wind & Fire (3:35)

“Mountain Sound” – Of Monsters and Men (3:31)

“Dog Days are Over” – Florence + The Machine (4:12)

“Kickin’ da Leaves” – Judah & the Lion (2:48)

Cooldown (BPM ~90–110):

“Where You Lead” – Carole King (Gilmore Girls Theme) (3:28)

“Cinnamon Girl” – Lana Del Rey (4:08)

Hi, I’m Catherine

I’m a lawyer, law professor, and runner chasing a long-postponed dream. I turned 40 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, just as I was training for my first marathon. Life had other plans. Now, at 44, I’m back on the road with miles to run and lessons to share.