Comments on: The Sound of Silence

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:48:19 +0000

I think it depends on the type of runner you are and the type of motivation you need at that given moment. I never ran any races with earphones. But the one time I did, I broke my PB. I can contribute half of that to the fast music I was listening to. To each his own as long as it's not harming anyone. Lisa's last blog post..New Personal Best!!!

By: Annalisa

Annalisa — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:14:10 +0000

I like to run with music, and I like to run without it just as much. It really depends on what I'm doing that day, where I'm running, if I'm alone or with someone else, etc. But I agree with the rule and have always complied with it. What irritates me, however, is how many people blatantly disregard the rules, although I suppose this is no different than any other rule in life. There will always be those who comply, and those who choose not to. Annalisa's last blog post..Did someone say 9 miles?

By: Runatthemouth

Runatthemouth — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:04:54 +0000

I briefly tried running with music, but quickly found that I was much happier running without it. I don't like being tuned out on my run. I'd rather tune in to my body, my thoughts, and my surroundings. I'm not really convinced that it's a necessary rule at races, although clearly it's no problem for me to comply. I note that the USATF rule also prohibits TV's, DVD players or computers. So, no watching TV while racing either. Darn. Runatthemouth's last blog post..Sexism and skirt chasing

By: 21stCenturyMom

21stCenturyMom — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:45:13 +0000

I listen to audio books when I am training but when I am in a race I like to be IN the race and that requires that I not be buried under my ear buds.

By: Jeffery Bourque

Jeffery Bourque — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:36:02 +0000

I understand the point being made. There have been many times, however, that I have checked out races and the websites do not clearly state whether MP3 players are permitted during the events.