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RockMyRun

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RockMyRun
Company typePrivate
IndustryHealth and fitness technology, Mobile applications, Music streaming
Founded2011; 15 years ago (2011)
FounderAdam Riggs-Zeigen (co-founder)
Headquarters
San Diego
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Adam Riggs-Zeigen (co-founder)
ProductsRockMyRun app, Jolt.ai
OwnerRock My World, Inc.
Websiterockmyrun.com

Rock My Run (branded as RockMyRun; trademarked tagline: "The Best Running Music in the World™") is a mobile fitness and running application launched in 2011 that provides music mixes specifically curated for running and exercise through DJ mixes. Owned by Rock My World, Inc., a health and fitness tech firm based in San Diego, California, the platform streams expertly crafted DJ mixes designed to elevate users’ running and workout experiences.

In addition to RockMyRun, Rock My World, Inc. created Jolt.ai, a software integration tool for Slack.[1]

History

Rock My World, Inc. secured over $2 million in initial funding from institutional backers including Skullcandy, ZTE, and Lighter Capital, with support from The Vine SD by Irvine Company. The startup was accepted into both the Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale and the EvoNexus incubator located in San Diego. Co-founder Adam Riggs-Zeigen, who previously worked at Qualcomm, highlighted the company’s mission to leverage technology to encourage healthier living.[1]

Features

The RockMyRun app features thousands of DJ-curated mixes or "stations" created by renowned DJs such as David Guetta, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Major Lazer, and Afrojack. These mixes aim to enhance workout motivation and effectiveness. The app customizes music tempo according to users’ step frequency, heart rate, or cadence to maintain ideal pacing.[2][3]

Music selections are sorted into genre-based stations with tags that assist users in discovering the perfect soundtrack for their workouts. The service operates on a freemium model, offering a free tier alongside a premium "Rockstar" subscription that provides ad-free listening and extra functionalities.[2]

Since March 2023, RockMyRun has rolled out shared playlist capabilities for couples training together, fostering synchronized exercise sessions. Additionally, curated playlists cater to different training intensities and moods.[4]

Reception

RockMyRun has been showcased on prominent TV shows such as The Today Show and The Rachael Ray Show and has earned favorable coverage from major media outlets including The New York Times (on four occasions), TIME, The Huffington Post, The Denver Post, Men's Fitness, Real Simple, The L.A. Times, Glamour, Paste magazine, PCMag, CNET, CNBC, Reuters, Insider, Tom's Guide, and Yahoo! Tech.

The app is also cited in professional literature like Elizabeth Holmes’ A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing and Dr. Costas Karageorghis’ Applying Music in Exercise and Sport.

Ultimate Ears placed RockMyRun at the top of its "5 Favorite Workout Music Apps" list. In 2015, David Strausser from AndroidGuys commended its diverse mixes and user-friendly design, while Jill Duffy of PCMag praised its ability to synchronize music tempo with running speed. That same year, Digital Trends recognized it as one of the premier exercise music applications.

In 2018, Redbull.com recommended RockMyRun for runners preparing for the Wings for Life World Run. The following year, The Fashion Spot included it among "The Best Workout Apps for People Who Hate to Work Out," highlighting its broad music library and tracking tools. MakeUseOf.com also ranked it among "The 7 Best Running and Workout Music Apps."

More recently, in September 2022, VeryWellFit identified RockMyRun as a leading playlist choice for runners, while Tech Grapple lauded it as the finest free workout music app featuring mixes from professional DJs.

These accolades underscore RockMyRun’s significant presence in the fitness app market, reinforcing its leadership role in delivering top-tier workout music solutions and supporting ongoing business expansion.

Partners

To strengthen its market position and diversify its product lineup, RockMyRun has formed strategic alliances with several prominent brands, such as:

External links

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