running entertainment

jrar

Folks, you are are all runners so I'm sure some of you like to listen to music/podcasts whilst out running. Generally speaking, I'm happy to run with no music accompanying me mainly because the bud-type headphones always pop out on me and make bringing along a radio/iPod more trouble that it's worth.

So what's your collective experience as to what are the best "exercise" headphones to use ? I'm thinking clip-over-the-ear variety (as distinct from a clip on the ear !) so thankful for any suggestions etc.

donothoponpop

Hi jrar,

I use an ipod when running, initially I was just wearing the in-ear buds, and its a very frustrating run while constantly popping them back in. Since I bought the sennheiser pmx70, http://www.t3.com/news/sennheisers-sporty-ear-goggles?=32435 I have no complaints. They are they "back of neck" variety, never slip off, and have good sound. Think I paid about €45 for them, but for the running experience I would highly recommend them.

-donothoponpop

geoff29

i dont listen to music because i am *that* focused. you should be too.

nah im only kidding - though im the same as you with the 'more trouble than its worth' view - but - when i do listen to music - i listen to the soundtrack from any of the Bourne films. A new pb everytime!!! Makes everything so dramatic. Passing cars, pedestrians, sign-posts... they all take on new meaning when you think you are Jason Bourne.

sigh, I don't get out much..

shels4ever

maybe 1 in 10 runs i might have some music on but i find i run a lot better with out any

Krusty_Clown

I use a pair of Sony over the ear types, as you can still hear the ambient noise/traffic etc., which I can't when I use the in ear bud-type.

Lots of debates on this forum before about the merits and demerits of listening to music while you run (safety, traffic, threats and all that). Personally, I'm in favour, as long as you can still hear the traffic etc. The roads I run don't have much traffic, but it's there, it's fast moving.

Odysseus

I use the ear bud type, if you use the little "thingys" to use a technical term I never find them slipping out and if can get windy on the coast sections of my country runs. I never run without music, even for my really long runs it may mean carrying an extra battery for the MP3.

xebec

I bought these Sennheisers recently, they're very comfortable and the different size attachments mean they'll fit most ears. Shop around before you buy any earphones, prices vary wildly.