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Last post: Nov 9, 2009 3:22 PM by nikkicarr1 RSS
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Nov 3, 2009 5:07 PM

First 5K - Ipod or not?

This weekend will be my first 5k race ever ( OperationTroopAppreciation.org )   I have been training for 10 weeks and have been using my ipod to keep me focused during my runs, is it ok to listen to during the race?  OR would it be totally rude?  I never have the volume loud to where I cannot hear others arround me.




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1. Nov 3, 2009 9:37 PM in response to: nikkicarr1
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

This is a topic that has been debated many times here and elsewhere, and really it boils down to personal preference. It's only rude if it's so loud it bothers others and you can't hear someone approaching from behind, but since you say you don't do that, it's probably fine. However -- my own opinion is that for your very first race, you should leave it at home so you can listen to pre-race announcements, pay attention to your breathing, hear encouraging cheers from spectators, etc. You only have one first race -- let the experience provide your focus and motivation! I can't imagine tuning all of that out with music, but lots of people do.

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2. Nov 3, 2009 10:13 PM in response to: nikkicarr1
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

It is also a good idea to check the race website and see what your race's specific policy is on iPods. The final decision on iPods is up to the race director. Some races ban them outright (at least on paper), some allow them unrestricted, and some allow them unless you are competing for an award (including age group awards).




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•    @ 10K: Fiesta Days Run, La Canada, CA, May 2009, 50:53
•    @ 5K: Downtown Anaheim 5K, Anaheim, CA, June 2009, 24:45
•    Long Beach Marathon, Long Beach, CA, October 2009, 4:43:10
•    Post-marathon: Calabasas Classic 5K, Calabasas, CA, November 2009, 25:14

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3. Nov 4, 2009 2:07 AM in response to: nikkicarr1
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

Music can be even annoying when it's getting hard to run.

I think you will run much faster in the race than during your usual running training, so it's much better to listen to your breath and so on.

I sometimes talk with other runners during race. It gets more easy to run Of course, if you want to be the first, there's no time to talk.  But if you are running for pleasure, there's no rush




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4. Nov 4, 2009 6:37 AM in response to: nikkicarr1
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

You should definitely check to be sure iPods and mp3 players are allowed.  If so, then it’s all up to you.  I ran my first 5K with mine, but had the volume down pretty low so as to hear other runners approaching.  In the last mile, I used only one ear bud so I could hear the cheering spectators as I got closer to the finish.  As long as they are allowed, I will at least take the mp3 player to all my races and decide once I am out there whether or not to use it.

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5. Nov 4, 2009 8:45 AM in response to: nikkicarr1
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

Thanks for the answers everyone, I do know that Ipods will be allowed , but not sure if I want to use it, but don't want to leave it behind and decide I want it.  SO I will be taking my running buddy with me, but have not decided if it will be used.  I will have my SIL, BIL, MIL, niece and daughter waiting at the finish for me, so even if I do use it during the race it will be coming off at the end without a doubt because I want to hear their cheers.

 

I will not actually start the music until I start running if it is used at all, but I don't like talking when I run, so I almost feel like it would seem less rude to have it on to deter others from trying to talk to me than being short with them.

 

Bottom line won't know til race time I guess, but I like to hear what others think of it so thanks!




so I dont know how to add the link but I do blog on here, if you want to know more about me, just go through my profile page

First Race:  Operation Troop Appreciation 2009 5k 29:44 5th in age group

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6. Nov 4, 2009 10:44 AM in response to: nikkicarr1
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

I'm an ipod fan and have run all my races with my ipod.  I dread the day (and it will come soon) that I will need to leave it home for a race.  I even checked the first marathon I plan to run and they allow ipods.  I'm no elite, keep my music low, don't turn it on until after the gun and watch out for others around me.  You could always bring it and keep it handy if you feel you need it.  I also find the smaller races more people than not are wearing ipods unless they are walking and talking in groups.

Cyndi




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7. Nov 4, 2009 11:28 AM in response to: cyndi t
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

I always take my tunes with me.  Sometimes I'll turn them off for a while in a long race especially when the crowd is good.  If you're used to it and the music helps your concentration, stick with it - try during training runs turning it off and on while running so you can do it easily during the race.




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1st Half - Atlanta, March 09: 1:59:56

1st Full - Chicago, October 09:  4:17:00

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8. Nov 6, 2009 11:51 AM in response to: nikkicarr1
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

I vote to leave it in the car.  I ALWAYS do my training runs with an iPod - I'll even drive back home if I am near my health club if I forgot it and time permits.  But for some reason during a race, especially a 5K, I really prefer not to have it.  I started off using them for my races, but once I decided to try without it, and I performed better and enjoyed it.  A 5K is a short amount of time, so I think you'll enjoy the experience without it more.  If it was a longer race, say a half marathon, the iPod may be a better idea.

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9. Nov 6, 2009 12:01 PM in response to: BridgetEsch
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

I think people miss out on a lot when they wear ipods.  A race is a community event and ipods are isolating.  IMHO.




Doin: ;  Hyannis Half Marathon Feb. 28 2010; Cox Half marathon May 2010.  Goals for half in Feb.: 2 hours

Done: Westport MA 8K - May 2009 45:04  9:04; 09 Cox 5K Providence RI - May 2009 29:12.29  9:26 32/101 in age group; 09 Ocean State Tour de Cure Narragansett (century ride) June 2009 09; 10K Springmaid Splash 8/22/09 NC - awesome trail run in the beautiful mountains - and because of the mountains, forget about a PR! 291  1:24:23 0:13:35 ; NK5K 9/12 North Kingstown RI (11/43 in age group: 26:40 whoo hoo!) 09 CVS Downtown 5K 09 27:44 123/714 1958/5900; Seacoast Century, Rye NH (6 hours, avg. 16.5 mph)   Amica Half Marathon, Newport RI 10/18/09 net-2:09:12.59 gun-2:10:34.12  9:59; Lil Rhody Runaround trail 8 miles Charlestown 11/22/09 1:19 9:55 233/290 19/41 in age group.

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10. Nov 9, 2009 3:22 PM in response to: Anjuanja
Re: First 5K - Ipod or not?

thanks everyone I liked the advice from both sides, I took my ipod and I did end up using it after I saw how many other people had theirs, I mainly wanted to use it to compare official results to what nike+ paced me at, so for part of the race esp the big hill I ran with ear buds in and coming into the finish i did take them off.  BTW finished 5th in my age division.




so I dont know how to add the link but I do blog on here, if you want to know more about me, just go through my profile page

First Race:  Operation Troop Appreciation 2009 5k 29:44 5th in age group

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