RockMyRun

{{Infobox dot-com company

| name = Rock My Run

| logo = RockMyRun logo.jpg

| company_type = Private

| foundation = 2011 (Rock My World, Inc., San Diego, California, United States)

| area_served = Worldwide

| location_city = San Diego, California

| location_country = United States

| key_people = Rob Hemker (CEO & President)
Richard Moore (CFO)
Marc Thrasher (Director of Amazing Content)

| founder = Adam Riggs-Zeigen{{Cite web|url=https://xconomy.com/san-diego/2017/07/21/after-mobile-app-success-rock-my-world-introduces-fitness-chatbot/|title=Xconomy: After Mobile App Success, Rock My World Introduces Fitness Chatbot|date=July 21, 2017|website=Xconomy}}
Colby Walsworth

| homepage = [http://rockmyrun.com/ Rockmyrun.com]

| launch_date = 2011

| current_status = Active

| website_type = Fitness/running app

}}

Rock My Run (stylized as RockMyRun; trademarked slogan: "The Best Running Music in the World™") is a mobile running/fitness app{{cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rockmyrun-workout-music/id546417608|title=RockMyRun - Workout Music on the App Store|website=App Store|date=5 April 2023 }} founded in 2011 that provides running and workout music in the form of DJ mixes.{{cite web|url=http://rockmyrun.com/|title=MUSIC THAT MOVES YOU - Go Faster, Go Harder, Go Longer|website=RockMyRun}} It is owned by Rock My World, Inc., a health and fitness technology company based in San Diego, California. The app allows users to listen to these professional DJ mixes on their smartphone while running or working out to enhance and motivate their performance.

Rock My World, Inc. also developed the app Jolt.ai for the software Slack.

History

During the early stages of the company, Rock My World, Inc. raised more than $2 million in funding{{Cite web|url=https://blog.irvinecompanyoffice.com/news/irvine-co-the-vine-sd/|title=More than 140 new companies, 1,000 new jobs and $1 billion in funding generated at Irvine Co.'s The Vine SD, Irvine Company Office|work=Irvine Company Office }} generated by the Irvine Company's The Vine SD and from institutional investors including Skullcandy, ZTE and Lighter Capital and were admitted to the Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale and to the tech incubator EvoNexus in San Diego. In an interview with co-founder and ex-Qualcomm staff Adam Riggs-Zeigen, he said that "from the beginning [their] big goal is to help people live healthier lives."

Features

The RockMyRun app contains thousands of mixes or "stations" produced by its professional DJs intended to increase enjoyment and performance during exercise. DJs who have provided mixes for the app include David Guetta, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Major Lazer and Afrojack.{{Cite web|url=https://gethealth.io/tracker/2016/09/19/fitness-apps-3/|title=GETHealth.io | Roundup: RockMyRun, Headspace, Full Fitness, Workout, 8fit}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.technobuffalo.com/6-apps-to-sync-your-workout-playlists|title=6 Apps to sync your workout playlists|date=April 8, 2018|website=TechnoBuffalo}} All of the music can be personalized based on the user's steps per minute, heart rate or ideal cadence allowing the user to "always hear the right music at the right time at the right tempo".{{Cite web|url=https://sea.pcmag.com/apps/23201/rockmyrun-for-iphone|title=RockMyRun (for iPhone)|date=June 13, 2018|website=PCMag Asia}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apps-running/music-apps-for-runners-match-song-beats-to-step-counts-idUSKBN0DS15B20140512|title=Music apps for runners match song beats to step counts|website=Reuters|date=12 May 2014 }}

All RockMyRun mixes are organized into stations to help users discover music that suits their needs. RockMyRun contains mixes of all genres and each station is categorized into their respective genres and displays tags to let users know the type of music contained in the mix.

RockMyRun has two membership types; it is free as a standard member, but for uninterrupted listening and additional features, users can upgrade to a paid "Rockstar" membership.

Since March 2023, couples can now be on the same RockMyRun playlists and "share" earbuds. This allows people to train together, easier.{{Cite web |title=RockMyRun Playlists Assist Partners Enhance Their Health & Partnership – EL PAIS |url=https://web.elpais.com.uy/rockmyrun-playlists-assist-partners-enhance-their-health-partnership/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |language=es }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} A group of DJs curate playlists for specific training needs and different energy levels.

Reception

RockMyRun has been featured on television programs such as The Today Show on two occasions and on The Rachael Ray Show, and in positive reviews by many publications and websites including The New York Times on four separate occasions,{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/search?query=%22RockMyRun%22|title=The New York Times - Search="RockMyRun"|website=www.nytimes.com}} TIME, The Huffington Post, The Denver Post,{{Cite web|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2014/07/21/running-to-the-beat-of-your-own-music/|title=Running to the beat of your own music|first=Matt |last=Miller |work=The Denver Post|date=July 21, 2014}} Men's Fitness, Real Simple, The Vulcan Post,{{Cite web|url=https://vulcanpost.com/599710/apps-musicians-music-industry-malaysia/|title=Our M'sian Music Scene Lacks Exposure, Support Local With These 6 Apps|first=Ellia|last=Pikri|date=January 6, 2017}} The L.A. Times, Glamour,{{Cite web|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/workout-playlist-app|title=This App Matches Music to Your Footsteps for a Better Workout|first=Lexi|last=Petronis|website=Glamour|date=13 May 2014 }} Paste magazine,{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/07/7-great-apps-to-soundtrack-your-run.html|title=7 Great Apps to Soundtrack Your Run|date=July 22, 2015|website=pastemagazine.com}} PCMag, Dubai Week,{{Cite web|url=http://www.dubaiweek.ae/dxb-guides/31153/ultimate-guide-useful-apps/|title=Ultimate guide of useful apps to make your life a little bit easier|date=September 8, 2018}} BetaNews,{{Cite web|url=https://betanews.com/2014/04/23/improve-your-fitness-with-rockmyrun/|title=Improve your fitness with RockMyRun|date=April 23, 2014|website=BetaNews}} CNET,{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-create-the-perfect-workout-playlist/|title=The best workout music and how to create the perfect playlist|first=Amanda|last=Capritto|website=CNET}} CNBC,{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2014/12/31/new-apps-for-the-new-year.html|title=New apps for the new year|first=Ari|last=Levy|date=January 1, 2015|website=CNBC}} Reuters, Insider,{{Cite web|url=https://www.insider.com/rockmyrun-running-app-review|title=I tried a free 2-week trial of RockMyRun, a fitness music app that adjusts its playlists to sync with your run cadence — here's what it was like|first=Amanda|last=Loudin|website=Insider}} Tom's Guide{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/round-up/best-running-apps|title=Best running apps for 2020|first=John |last=Corpuz |date=July 27, 2020|website=Tom's Guide}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-workout-apps|title=The best workout apps in 2020|first1=John|last1=Corpuz|first2=Brian |last2=Eastwood |date=August 6, 2020|website=Tom's Guide}} and Yahoo! Tech.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/tech/new-in-exercise-apps-music-that-adjusts-to-the-rhythm-99509908719.html|title=New in Exercise Apps: Music That Adjusts to the Rhythm of Your Run|website=www.yahoo.com|date=9 October 2014 }}

RockMyRun has also been mentioned/recommended in books/publications such as A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing by Elizabeth Holmes{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WDJ7DwAAQBAJ&q=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA83|title=A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing: A practical guide|first=Elizabeth|last=Holmes|date=December 29, 2018|publisher=Learning Matters|isbn=9781526451880|via=Google Books}} and Applying Music in Exercise and Sport by Dr. Costas Karageorghis.{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BKzIDAAAQBAJ&q=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA94|title=Applying Music in Exercise and Sport|last=Karageorghis |first=Costas I|date=August 3, 2016|publisher=Human Kinetics|isbn=9781492513810|via=Google Books}}

Ultimate Ears placed RockMyRun at the top of their list at No. 1 on their "5 Favorite Workout Music Apps".{{cite web | url=https://custom.ultimateears.com/blogs/music/our-5-favorite-workout-music-apps | title=Our 5 Favorite Workout Music Apps | work=Ultimate Ears }}

In a positive review by David Strausser for AndroidGuys in 2015, he praised the app in a detailed review, saying "The mixes are incredible and the rates are reasonable. The app is quick, beautiful."{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidguys.com/reviews/app-reviews/i-started-running-because-this-app-rocked-my-run/|title=I started running because this app rocked my run (App Review)|first=David|last=Strausser|date=July 30, 2015}}

In 2015, Jill Duffy of PC Magazine gave a review of the app, pointing out its key features, and stating that the app is great if you enjoy listening to different, or new music, that can match your tempo while running.{{Cite web |title=RockMyRun (for iPhone) Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/rockmyrun-for-iphone |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=PCMAG |date=29 May 2015 |language=en}}

Also in 2015, Digital Trends listed RockMyRun as one of the best exercise music apps in the article "No need to make exercise playlists with these music apps".{{cite web | url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/health-fitness/best-exercise-music-app/ | title=The 5 Best Exercise Music Apps | date=27 June 2015 }}

In 2018, Redbull.com recommended RockMyRun in preparation for the Wings for Life World Run in their article "10 essential hacks for running to work to get you in World Run shape".{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/se-en/10-essential-hacks-for-running-to-work|title=These are our 10 essential hacks for running to work to get you in Wings for Life World Run shape|website=Red Bull}}

In 2019, The Fashion Spot included RockMyRun in their list of "The Best Workout Apps for People Who Hate to Work Out", saying: "RockMyRun matches music to the tempo of your running pace – the music literally follows your steps/heart rate. The app has thousands of mixes/music options along with tracking capabilities."{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefashionspot.com/wellness/837221-best-workout-apps-if-you-hate-working-out/|title=The Best Workout Apps for People Who Hate to Work Out|date=July 2, 2019|website=theFashionSpot}}

Also in 2019, MakeUseOf.com included RockMyRun in their list of "The 7 Best Running and Workout Music Apps".{{cite web | url=https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-running-music-apps/ | title=The 7 Best Running and Workout Music Apps | date=26 July 2019 }}

In September 2022, VeryWellFit listed RockMyRun as the first of three "Other Playlist Options" in the article "How to Create a Running Playlist, According to Running Coaches".{{cite web | url=https://www.verywellfit.com/how-to-create-a-running-playlist-6544887 | title=How to Create a Running Playlist, According to Running Coaches|website=VeryWellFit}}

Tech Grapple recommended the app in "The best workout free music apps for iPhone and Android" saying that "RockMyRun is the best application that you can use during workout. It comes with amazing DJs to craft mixes that will keep you moving."{{cite web | url=https://www.techgrapple.com/best-workout-free-music-apps/ | title=The best workout free music apps for iPhone and Android | date=15 May 2016 }}

Partners

RockMyRun is partnered with the following brands/companies:

C25K
Del Taco{{Cite web|url=https://www.deltaco.com/dailysmilesummer|title=DEL TACO Daily Smile Summer|website=Del Taco}}
JLab Audio{{Cite web|url=https://www.jlabaudio.com/blogs/news/16359849-rockitout-while-you-workitout-sweeps|title=#RockItOut While You #WorkItOut Sweeps|website=JLab Audio|access-date=2020-02-22|archive-date=2020-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222040049/https://www.jlabaudio.com/blogs/news/16359849-rockitout-while-you-workitout-sweeps|url-status=dead}}
iFit{{Cite web|url=https://www.fitnessinn.co.uk/ifit-coach-1-year-membership.html|title=iFIT Coach 1 year Membership|website=FitnessInn|access-date=2020-02-22|archive-date=2020-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222040050/https://www.fitnessinn.co.uk/ifit-coach-1-year-membership.html|url-status=dead}}
Active Network, LLC{{Cite web|url=https://www.active.com/running/articles/10k-training-plan-with-rockmyrun-music-mix?page=3|title=10K Training Plan With RockMyRun Music Mix|first=Fara|last=Rosenzweig|date=August 20, 2014|website=ACTIVE.com}}
Night Nation Run (the world's first running music festival)
Lady Foot Locker{{cite web|url=https://evonexus.org/evonexus-companies/rockmyworld/|title=RockMyWorld -|website=evonexus.org|access-date=2018-05-31|archive-date=2020-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920211735/https://evonexus.org/evonexus-companies/rockmyworld/|url-status=dead}}
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness
Mio Global
Orangetheory Fitness{{Cite web|url=https://nearsay.com/c/41195/5380/your-favorite-fitness-center-now-associated-with-the-rockmyrun-app|title=Your Favorite Fitness Center Now Associated With the RockMyRun App! - Orangetheory Fitness Clearwater - Clearwater|website=Nearsay.com|access-date=2020-08-13|archive-date=2016-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806040648/http://nearsay.com/c/41195/5380/your-favorite-fitness-center-now-associated-with-the-rockmyrun-app|url-status=dead}}{{cite tweet|number=552842424331296770|user=orangetheory|title=We have partnered with @RockMyRun, an app for runners that plays non-stop music mixes from top DJ’s! |date=7 January 2015}}
Red Rock Apps{{cite web|url=https://prmac.com/release-id-76504.htm|title=Running for Weight Loss now offers RockMyRun music in the app prMac|website=prmac.com|date=17 May 2023 }}
Tapout Fitness

References

External links

{{official website|http://www.rockmyrun.com/}}
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rockmyrun.rockmyrun&hl=en RockMyRun] on Google Play
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rockmyrun-workout-music/id546417608 RockMyRun] on App Store

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