“Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind, & Fire (5:35) - This song has some personal boosters built in since it tells you that you are looking “out of sight.” This song helps you keep in touch with your body; let the music connect with your body. It’s all about you.
"More, More, More" by Andrea True Connection (3:42) – You’re at that hump. But this song has a little bit of everything, horns, strings, a possible cow bell-type sound. You can keep running, get the action going. Funny fact? This song is sung by a porn star.
"Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer (3:47) – Ah, you can feel the sweat coming down now. The beating of your heart is really kicking in now. You can feel the sexy coming back. Donna Summer is amazing for creating a mood isn’t she?
"Heart of Glass" by Blondie (4:35) – Debbie Harry’s airy voice in this song just keeps me going. At this point, with all these disco songs, I’ve just hit that zone; that high. I didn’t need drugs either.
"Heaven Must Have Sent You (Single Version)" (3:29) – My personal favorite disco song, it’s one of the most excitable songs you can use for writing. This song always makes me look foolish running because I have the biggest grin; it’s just so cheery.
"Young Hearts Run Free" by Candi Staton (4:02) – To me there is always a plus for songs that tell me to run. This song gives a good moderate pace. If you can’t find the original song, there is also a very similar version sung by Kym Mazelle, except that is has a little bit of a 90s dance feel to it.
"Come to me" by France Joli (4:11) – One of the many disco songs that start off a little slow and pick up quite quickly. This song was a number one on the Billboard Dance Charts back in 1979. The song has a good motivational undercurrent; use landmarks and go to it. I like using landmarks to run to and then switch to jogging for a little and find another landmark to run to.
"This Is It" by Melba Moore (3:30) – It is the final stretch; the last three-plus minutes for running. As the song mentions, I'd probably be in a daze from running with disco music. This song signals the end of the running and transition into cool down.
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