Who Wants to Get Active: Team Rookie Runners: Music on the run

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Music on the run

Posted by davedunham on Mar 10, 2009 9:42:10 AM

Just a genlte reminder....it can be quite dangerous to be running with music. The only place to safely run with headphones on is on the treadmill. If you must run with music, be very aware of your surroundings and as always run against traffic.

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Comments (3)

Mar 18, 2009 8:44 AM

Tamara2009 says:

Thanks for the tip - I agree that when you're running solo it's better to keep the music off. Or, keep just one earphone in so you can be aware of your surroundings with the other. Even running on trails is better in a group if you want to keep the music on - you never know if someone is coming up behind you, or a bear is in the trees (happens sometimes here in summer/fall in the Vancouver suburbs!)

Mar 18, 2009 11:23 AM

blondmom says:

True. Although it is motivating we should probably learn to do with out...especialy since some of these runs don't allow headphones for safety reasons...then what will motivate you?

Lori

Mar 21, 2009 10:12 AM

Rundad4two says:

i agree too!...i personally gave up the ipod a few years ago and much prefer the sounds of nature, but i'm one of those types who if i listen to a song just before heading out the door, it gets stuck in my brain and can't get it out of my head...bababatta bum ba ba ( my attempt at theme from rocky).

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