I need to get a good MP3 player for running. I've got a select group of songs that I use for running- mainly Linkin Park music, (Somehow Mozart doesn't cut it) Wagner "Ride of the Valkyries" etc..
My main consideration is that it should be robust, splashproof. Memory space is a second consideration- it will be useful to keep movie files.
I guess I should get a FLASH MP3 player- but not too sure which one would be suitable. I don't want to damage it if I get caught in the rain.
They have splash-proof cases. They are also more hardy than many MP3 players. And yes, definitely go with a flash memory player. Hard-drive models will screw-up SOON if you run with them.
Newest Iriver still have FM radio as well, but have boosted battery life to 42 hours for a single AA Battery.
And no, I don't work for IRiver. I've had 2. I wish I still did. Got a Nano for Christmas. The battery charging it requires sucks as opposed to popping a new AA battery in and continuing about my business.
"Wylie Wilde" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... : Hey there, : : I need to get a good MP3 player for running. I've got a select group of : songs that I use for running- mainly Linkin Park music, (Somehow Mozart : doesn't cut it) Wagner "Ride of the Valkyries" etc.. : : My main consideration is that it should be robust, splashproof. Memory space : is a second consideration- it will be useful to keep movie files. : : I guess I should get a FLASH MP3 player- but not too sure which one would be : suitable. I don't want to damage it if I get caught in the rain. : : Thanks : : Wilde! : :
While music can keep your mind off the physical stress, make sure you do this in a low traffic area. Or always stick to the pavement. I know a few runners who got knocked down by cyclists, rollerbladers and bikes because they couldn't hear the traffic approaching. I personally recommend keeping all your body's senses unobstructed when running. Its better to just enjoy the scenery and appreciate the natural sounds around you.
Thanks for the warning. I always stick on the pavement- and my 3km park has no cars or bicycles.
I realize its probably safer to run without a headset- but at 7am on a freezing morning- I need more than just birds and bees to get me motivated to get out of bed and run 10km+.
Nothing motivates me like Linkin Park, Wagner, or the soundtrack to Last of the Mohicans.
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While music can keep your mind off the physical stress, make sure you do this in a low traffic area. Or always stick to the pavement. I know a few runners who got knocked down by cyclists, rollerbladers and bikes because they couldn't hear the traffic approaching. I personally recommend keeping all your body's senses unobstructed when running. Its better to just enjoy the scenery and appreciate the natural sounds around you.
