Flowers by Miley Cyrus

“You feel in control and empowered by your abilities when running to this track,” says Elliott. “The simple chord progressions and recurring, memorable refrain allow us to absorb the music, entering into a state of repetitive pattern, without complexities of rhythm or melody interrupting our flow. In other words, we can get into the groove!”

Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen

This track is literally willing you to keep going. The positive lyrics (“we’re havin’ a good time”) never fail to lift the spirits, and its high-octane tempo can help boost flagging energy levels mid-run.

I’m Still Standing by Elton John

“This track is always on my running playlist,” says nutritional therapist Anthea McCourtie. “I love running to something that brings up my emotions, be they angry or happy. Mentally these tracks lift me up to push myself further and keep going. I save songs I love to listen to just when running so it gives me something else to look forward to outside of the exercise endorphins.”

Top 10 running tracks to motivate and inspire you, as voted by marathon runners