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| location_city = San Diego, California
| location_country = United States
| key_people = Rob Hemker ([[CEO]] & President)<br>Richard Moore ([[CFO]])<br>Marc Thrasher (Director of Amazing Content)
| founder = Adam Riggs-Zeigen,<ref name="auto1">{{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}}</ref> <br>Colby Walsworth<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/rock-my-world</ref>
| homepage = [http://rockmyrun.com/ Rockmyrun.com]
| launch_date = 2011
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| website_type = [[Fitness app|Fitness/running app]]
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'''Rock My Run''' (stylized as '''RockMyRun'''; trademarked slogan: "The Best Running Music in the World™") is a [[Mobile app|mobile]] [[Fitness app|running/fitness app]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rockmyrun-workout-music/id546417608|title=RockMyRun - Workout Music on the App Store|website=App Store|date=5 April 2023 }}</ref> founded in 2011 that provides [[Exercise and music|running and workout music]] in the form of [[DJ mix]]es.<ref name="rockmyrun.com1">{{cite web|url=http://rockmyrun.com/|title=MUSIC THAT MOVES YOU - Go Faster, Go Harder, Go Longer|website=RockMyRun}}</ref> It is owned by Rock My World, Inc.,<ref name="auto1"/> a health and fitness technology company based in [[San Diego]], California.<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/rock-my-world</ref> 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 (software)|Slack]].<ref name="auto1"/>
 
==History==
During the early stages of the company, Rock My World, Inc. raised more than $2 million in funding<ref name="auto2">{{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's The Vine SD, Irvine Company Office}}</ref> 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."<ref name="auto1"/>
 
Speaking for [[Reuters]] in 2014, Riggs-Zeigen said: "We want to help people enjoy running more and perform better, because those are the keys to getting them to do that activity again."<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|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}}</ref> Also in 2014 for [[ABC News]], he explained: "We help people run for longer, farther and faster, and do things they never thought were possible. It's amazing how the right music combined with the right tempo does that. There's strong research that shows music paced with your stride helps improve performance by up to 15 percent. There's a lot of evidence to making sure you have the right beat for your stride."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews4.com/archive/nature-vs-music-picking-the-perfect-bridge-run-playlist|title=Nature vs. Music: Picking the perfect Bridge Run playlist|first=Sinclair Broadcast|last=Group|date=April 1, 2014|website=WCIV}}</ref>
 
==Features==
The RockMyRun app contains thousands of [[DJ mix|mixes]] or "stations" produced by its professional [[Disc jockey|DJs]]<ref name="auto2"/> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gethealth.io/tracker/2016/09/19/fitness-apps-3/|title=GETHealth.io &#124; Roundup: RockMyRun, Headspace, Full Fitness, Workout, 8fit}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> All of the music can be personalized based on the user's [[steps per minute]], [[heart rate]] or ideal [[Cadence (music)|cadence]] allowing the user to "always hear the right music at the right time at the right [[tempo]]".<ref name="rockmyrun.com1"/><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://sea.pcmag.com/apps/23201/rockmyrun-for-iphone|title=RockMyRun (for iPhone)|first1date=ByJune 13, 2018|website=PCMag Asia}}</ref><ref PCMag|last1name=Asia"auto3">{{Cite news|first2url=2018https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apps-running/music-apps-for-runners-match-song-beats-to-step-counts-idUSKBN0DS15B20140512|last2title=JuneMusic 13|date=Juneapps 13,for 2018runners match song beats to step counts|website=PCMagReuters|date=12 May 2014 Asia}}</ref>
 
All RockMyRun mixes are organized into stations to help users discover music that suits their needs. RockMyRun contains mixes of all [[Music genre|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.<ref name="rockmyrun.com1"/>
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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.<ref name="rockmyrun.com1"/>
 
== Reception ==
==Appearances in media==
RockMyRun has been featured on television programs such as ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|The Today Show]]''<ref name="auto1"/> on two occasions and on ''[[Rachael Ray (talk show)|The Rachael Ray Show]]'', and in positive reviews by many publications and websites including ''[[The New York Times]]'' on four separate occasions,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/search?query=%22RockMyRun%22|title=The New York Times - Search="RockMyRun"|website=www.nytimes.com}}</ref> ''[[Time (magazine)|TIME]]'', ''[[The Huffington Post]]'', ''[[The Denver Post]]'',<ref>{{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 &#124; |work=The Denver|last= Post|date=July 21, 2014}}</ref> ''[[Men's Fitness]]'', ''[[Real Simple]]'', ''The Vulcan Post'',<ref>{{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}}</ref> ''[[Los Angeles Times|The L.A. Times]]'', ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'',<ref>{{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 }}</ref> [[Paste (magazine)|''Paste'' magazine]],<ref>{{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}}</ref> ''[[PCMag]]'',<ref name="auto"/> ''Dubai Week'',<ref>{{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}}</ref> [[BetaNews]],<ref>{{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}}</ref> [[CNET]],<ref>{{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}}</ref> [[CNBC]],<ref name="auto4">{{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}}</ref> [[Reuters]],<ref name="auto3"/> ''[[Insider Inc.|Insider]]'',<ref>{{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}}</ref> ''[[Tom's Guide]]''<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> and [[Yahoo! Tech]].<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
 
RockMyRun has also been mentioned/recommended in books/publications such as ''A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing'' by [[Elizabeth Holmes]]<ref>{{Cite webbook|url=https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=WDJ7DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA83&dq=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjzroa5ptfnAhWpyosBHeoyC8cQ6AEIQDAD#v=onepage&q=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&fpg=falsePA83|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}}</ref> and ''Applying Music in Exercise and Sport'' by Dr. Costas Karageorghis.<ref>{{Cite webbook|url=https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=BKzIDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA94&dq=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjzroa5ptfnAhWpyosBHeoyC8cQ6AEILzAB#v=onepage&q=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&fpg=falsePA94|title=Applying Music in Exercise and Sport|firstlast=Karageorghis, Costas|lastfirst=Costas I|date=August 3, 2016|publisher=Human Kinetics|isbn=9781492513810|via=Google Books}}</ref>
 
''Ultimate Ears'' placed RockMyRun at the top of their list at No. 1 on their "5 Favorite Workout Music Apps".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://custom.ultimateears.com/blogs/music/our-5-favorite-workout-music-apps | title=Our 5 Favorite Workout Music Apps }}</ref>
 
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."<ref>{{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}}</ref>
 
In 2015, Jill Duffy of ''[[PCMag|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RockMyRun (for iPhone) Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/rockmyrun-for-iphone |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}</ref>
 
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".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/health-fitness/best-exercise-music-app/ | title=The 5 Best Exercise Music Apps | date=27 June 2015 }}</ref>
 
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".<ref>{{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}}</ref>
 
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."<ref>{{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}}</ref>
 
Also in 2019, MakeUseOf.com included RockMyRun in their list of "The 7 Best Running and Workout Music Apps".<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
 
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".<ref>{{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}}</ref>
 
''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."<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
 
Since March 2023, couples can now be on the same RockMyRun playlists and "share" earbuds. This allows people to train together, easier.<ref name=":0">{{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 }}</ref> A group of DJs curate playlists for specific training needs and different energy levels.<ref name=":0" />
 
==Partners==
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*[[C25K]]
*[[Del Taco]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deltaco.com/dailysmilesummer|title=DEL TACO Daily Smile Summer|website=Del Taco}}</ref>
*[[JLab Audio]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jlabaudio.com/blogs/news/16359849-rockitout-while-you-workitout-sweeps|title=#RockItOut While You #WorkItOut Sweeps|firstwebsite=JLab Audio|lastaccess-date=Audio2020-02-22|websitearchive-date=JLab Audio2020-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222040049/https://www.jlabaudio.com/blogs/news/16359849-rockitout-while-you-workitout-sweeps|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[IFit (brand)|iFit]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Active Network, LLC]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*Night Nation Run (the world's first running music festival)
*[[Lady Foot Locker]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Floyd Mayweather Jr.|Mayweather]] Boxing + Fitness
*Mio Global<ref name="auto4"/>
*[[Orangetheory Fitness]]<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>|access-date=2020-08-13|archive-date=2016-08-06|archive-url=https://twitterweb.archive.org/web/20160806040648/http://nearsay.com/orangetheoryc/41195/5380/your-favorite-fitness-center-now-associated-with-the-rockmyrun-app|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{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!<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=7 January 2015}}</ref>
*Red Rock Apps<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
*[[Tapout (clothing brand)|Tapout Fitness]]
 
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