Marge's Mixtape: Motivation For Your Motion

The Scene:

If you're anything like me you wonder when you'll be done running as soon as you take your first stride. However, phrases like "beach body" and "bikini ready" are currently plaguing my life. On the TV, in magazines and, EEK, in front of the mirror, we're constantly reminded that with the hot weather of summer comes skimpier clothing and the dreaded swim suit. Therefore I run on. But staying motivated (especially when it's blazin' hot out) can be a task in and of itself. A killer playlist (and the promise of dropped LBs) is the best way to stay strong. So without further ado, here is a running playlist as requested by one of RH's lovely readers, Megan of Sparta, IL. Thanks for the request Megan!   

Note #1: The first track is meant to be a stretching song. 

Note #2: When in doubt, resorting to a GirlTalk album is always a good option. The mashups are upbeat, continuous and just straight up boss.   

The Songs: 

1. Be, Common
2. Green Light, John Legend 
3. Anti Matter, N.E.R.D
4. Sweet Dreams, Beyonce
5. Remedy, Little Boots
6. I Want You Back, Jackson 5
7. Jai Ho!, The Pussycat Dolls
8. Bombs Over Baghdad, Outkast
9. New York Girls, Morningwood
10. Damn Girl, Justin Timberlake 
11. Spotlight, Jennifer Hudson
12. Valerie, Amy Winehouse
13. Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell 
14. Champion, Kanye West
15. I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Whitney Houston
16. I Will Survive, Cake