Vangelis's soundtrack to the newly re-released 1981 film Chariots of Fire says "running" in a way few pieces of music do. But does it or other upbeat tunes help motivate joggers?
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There are those who completely avoid music. Those who prefer to train and hear the chirp and rustle of the fauna and flora. Or those who need to hear their own heartbeat and the rhythm of their own breath.
But for those who are "music runners" - and there are plenty of amateur runners who can't run without, even ignoring bans on MP3 players on road races - there's always a favourite song.
According to a global survey by Runner's World this year, 55% of respondents listen while running.
So what gives people that extra push, making the difference between inglorious plodding or a triumphal final sprint? What quickens the heart, stirs the soul and spurs those limbs onwards?