As far as running is concerned, there is no way I would even consider going with out my headphones. The rhythm helps me to plan my run; I adjust my stride and speed to match the beat. Music helps to keep me going, and just when I feel I am on my last legs, Areosmith comes along, picks me up and carries me along for another mile!

This is one of my running playlists, which I have put in the order to include the 3 songs I use to warm up at the beginning and the 3 I play for cool down at the end.

1. (Mucho Mambo) Sway - Shaft
2. Too Lost In You – Sugar Babes
3. Volare – Gypsy Kings
4. Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
5. Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
6. Same Old Song and Dance – Aerosmith
7. Toy Soldier – Britney Spears
8. One Way or Another – Blondie
9. Alejandro – Lady Gaga
10. Candyman – Christina Aguilera
11. Poker Face – Lady Gaga
12. Dude (Looks Like a Lady) – Aerosmith
13. Misery – Maroon 5
14. Walk This Way – Aerosmith
15. Work It Out! – Beyoncé
16. Waiting for Tonight – Jennifer Lopez
17. Love Machine – Girls Aloud
18. Rock Star – Nickleback
19. Walking In Memphis – Mark Cohn
20. Black Velvet - Alannah Myles

There you have my playlist, songs to keep you going faster, stronger and longer. And don’t forget, when you have the breath, to sing out loud like I do! I have nearly been sectioned twice but I don’t care, we really have to enjoy working out and running otherwise what’s to stop us just sitting on our expanding backsides. So, run, dance, workout and sing. It will be worth every note!