Training Post 7 - Running to Rihanna

So, as promised, my current training playlist:

Rihanna - S&M (also known as 'Come On', but I listen to the filthy version...)
Alexis Jordan - Good Girl
Rihanna - The Only Girl In The World
Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce - Telephone
David Guetta feat. Rihanna - Who's That Chick?
JLS - Eyes Wide Shut
Katy Perry - Firework

also on the list:

Chicane feat. Bryan Adams - Don't Give Up
Les Cox (sportifs) - John E Millais
Delphic - Counterpoint

Before some of you scoff and look away in disgust, I have to justify why I listen to JLS, Rihanna et. al whilst running. I've been going to the gym for some time now. In the early days, around Christmas last year, the TVs at the gym were mainly showing music video channels instead of the news/Frasier/Daybreak which were normally on. They also have the radio on at the gym - if not Radio 1, then some local station. So I'd end up hearing a song like 'The Only Girl In The World' at least once per gym visit. And going to the gym three times a week meant that I'd hear these songs a lot, but only when exercising. Therefore, I've come to associate pop music of this ilk with exercise, and therefore, when I'm running, it's one of the things that can keep me going. Also, Rihanna does have a fair few catchy songs, you have to admit....

Of course, you could argue that I could take my MP3 player to the gym, listen to whatever I want and build up new associations. But I've tried that. The sort of music I like listening to doesn't really have the beat required to keep me running (I would love to hear whether anyone can run to post-rock or the contrapuntal madness that is Field Music!). I've also tried listening to 90s dance classics, but 2 Unlimited's 'No Limit'' just made me laugh. So I need some help. My running playlist isn't long enough anymore. I could add some more pop (because, since Christmas, a lot more pop has happened), but I need a bit of variation, and to retain my (barely existent) street cred. So, suggestions please!*


*I've heard that it's hard to comment on this blog if you don't have a specific email address or something. So suggestions via Twitter/Facebook/email would also be gratefully received!