Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Running Routine: Prep for the Stage

Being the biggest star with the highest-grossing tour ever requires some work. Taylor Swift recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at her Eras Tour preparation. One of the key elements? Running!

It’s not that shocking from the Mastermind that gave us lyrics like, “I’m so sick of running as fast as I can. Wondering if I’d get there quicker if I was a man.” and “They are the hunters, we are the foxes, and we run.”

It’s no wonder that the Eras Tour running routine is a hot topic now.

So, let’s head to the Getaway Car and unravel some details that got the queen of live performance ready.

Taylor Swift’s Daily Eras Tour Running Routine

On December 6, 2023, Taylor Swift was announced as Time Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year.

It really has been the year of the Swifty. From the wildly successful re-release of two previously recorded albums to touring a show that has surpassed the billion-dollar mark, Taylor’s doing a lot right.

She shared the details of the workout that helped her prepare to crush her 3-hour and 15-minute show with Time. Her treadmill workout is what stuck out most to me as a runner.

Leading up to the iconic Eras Tour, Taylor’s preparation was as dynamic as her show.

Taylor channeled her stage energy on the treadmill, running to the rhythm of her songs while singing every song on the Eras Tour setlist. Taylor said she’d maintain a “fast pace for fast songs and a jog or brisk walk for slow songs.”

💡 It turns out even Taylor Swift runs to Taylor Swift.

Of course, running wasn’t her only workout source. The gym Dogpound also helped Taylor prepare with specialized strength and conditioning work utilizing weights.

Add in the three months of dance lessons to master the choreography of this marvelous show. When people say Taylor is one of the hardest-working people in the music industry, they’re not kidding.

How Far Did Taylor Swift Run?

The Eras Tour show lasts about 3 hours and 15 minutes—factor in the two surprise songs that may not have been included in her treadmill running routine.

Based on song run times, Taylor’s treadmill training run may have lasted around 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Some songs on tour are shortened versions, and she has brief moments for costume changes, so she may likely have run for less time than this.

Let’s assume that for her fast songs, Taylor ran about the average pace for a woman around age 35 (10 minutes and 44 seconds per mile).

In music theory, Allegro is considered a “fast” tempo and expands a range of 120-168 beats per minute (bpm)—roughly 21 songs on the Eras Tour setlist clock at or above an Allegro tempo.

With the rough estimate that each song is about 3 minutes long, she’d be running for one hour and three minutes. At that average pace mentioned above, she would cover 5.87 miles over the course of those 21 songs.

With 22 songs (not including the surprise songs) falling below this tempo, Taylor would jog or briskly walk for about an hour and six minutes.

Let’s assume Taylor’s walking pace falls somewhere in the middle of the average pace at 18 minutes per mile. To work with round numbers, let’s say each song is 3 minutes – although we know they’re not, thanks All Too Well (10 Minute Version) [Taylor’s Version] [From the Vault]. 🧣

Taylor would likely walk around 3.67 miles to cover her slower-paced songs. In the last step, let’s add that mileage together!

Based on these simple numbers, it’s possible that Taylor was covering about 9.54 miles on the treadmill each day in preparation for the Eras Tour.

How Does Running and Singing Help a Performance?

Taylor isn’t the first artist to prepare for live performances by singing while running.

In fact, many people involved with musical theater will tell tales of rehearsing by running and singing show numbers. This actively helps build the stamina necessary for singing while carrying out choreography.

Running is a sport that requires excellent core strength to stabilize your upper body. A strong core is also essential for a quality singing performance and voice control.

Superstar P!nk recently showed off her core strength by having an adult woman stand on her stomach as she belted her song Try.

We know that regular running helps build stamina and endurance. Having a strong core comes from running and cross-training. Much of Taylor’s core strength is likely built from the program created by Dogpound.

Singing while running also helps you learn the proper breath control necessary to be Taylor Swift on stage during the Eras Tour.

Was Cross-Training a Part of Taylor’s Preparation?

Yes! Like all good runners, even Taylor Swift cross-trained.

In her Time interview, Taylor gave details about her workout and admitted this was the first time she properly prepared before touring.

In addition to her daily running, while singing her songs, Taylor followed a program designed by her gym, Dogpound. This cross-training included strength, conditioning, and weight lifting.

If you’re a runner who has struggled to include cross-training in your routine, get some inspiration from Ms Swift. If she can make time to cross-train, you can too!

Cross-training is essential for any well-balanced workout routine. Cross-training helps:

✅ Strengthen lesser-used muscle groups
✅ Prevent injuries
✅ Add variety to the routine

What Songs Are on the Eras Tour Setlist?

The following 43 songs (plus two surprise songs) are on the Eras Tour setlist. I’ve included beats per minute (bpm) to show which songs are faster and slower.

1. Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince (150 bpm)
2. Cruel Summer (84 bpm)
3. The Man You (110 bpm)
4. You Need to Calm Down (85 bpm)
5. Lover (69 bpm)
6. The Archer (124 bpm)
7. Fearless (100 bpm)
8. You Belong With Me (130 bpm)
9. Love Story (119 bpm)
10. ‘tis the damn season (146 bpm)
11. willow (81 bpm)
12. marjorie (96 bpm)
13. champagne problems (171 bpm)
14. tolerate it (75 bpm)
15. …Ready For It? (160 bpm)
16. Delicate (95 bpm)
17. Don’t Blame Me (136 bpm)
18. Look What You Made Me Do (128 bpm)
19. Enchanted (82 bpm)
20. Long Live (204 bpm)
21. 22 (104 bpm)
22. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (172 bpm)
23. I Knew You Were Trouble (77 bpm)
24. All Too Well (10-Minute Version) (93 bpm)
25. the 1 (140 bpm)
26. betty (96 bpm)
27. the last great american dynasty (148 bpm)
28. august (90 bpm)
29. illicit affairs (120 bpm)
30. my tears ricochet (130 bpm)
31. cardigan (130 bpm)
32. Style (95 bpm)
33. Blank Space (96 bpm)
34. Shake it Off (160 bpm)
35. Wildest Dreams (140 bpm)
36. Bad Blood (170 bpm)
37. [Surprise Song]
38. [Surprise Song]
39. Lavender Haze (97 bpm)
40. Anit-Hero (97 bpm)
41. Midnight Rain (140 bpm)
42. Vigilante Shit (80 bpm)
43. Bejeweled (164 bpm)
44. Mastermind (126 bpm)
45. Karma (90 bpm)

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Final Thoughts: Taylor’s Eras Tour Running Routine

With the reveal of Taylor’s running routine, maybe it’s time for a Taylor Swift-specific half marathon. I mean, with a race distance of 13.1, it seems like a magical Easter egg just waiting to be discovered in the Swiftdom!