Spotify introduces a new “Running Mode” feature that helps users build workout playlists aligned with their running pace. The feature is designed to reduce the time spent searching for music and instead generate soundtracks that fit workout goals and tempo preferences. Multiple outlets report that Running Mode lets users select or customize workout inputs such as training style, workout duration, preferred genres, and a target tempo measured in beats per minute (BPM), with the system matching songs to the desired pace as the workout progresses. Some coverage also notes the availability of running presets, alongside options to create personalized playlists. Several sources add that Spotify may provide optional coaching cues during runs, intended to guide users while they listen. One report also describes the feature as matching the pace of a workout to Spotify music and playlists for certain users. Spotify’s announcement frames the feature as a fitness-oriented upgrade that keeps users moving by aligning music tempo with their activity.