I'm a long time fan of running to dance music. I was pleased to read over the weekend that my penchant isn't just a hangover from my wayward youth but actually has some sound scientific basis. After all what's good enough for World Champion Haile Gebreselassie is good enough for me!

This article in the International Herald Tribune says "studies have shown that listening to music during exercise can improve results, both in terms of being a motivator (people exercise longer and more vigorously to music) and as a distraction from negatives like fatigue. But are certain songs more effective than others?"

Read further to find out what motivates Haile to run like the wind.