Do You Listen to Music When You Exercise Outside?

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Do You Listen to Music When You Exercise Outside?

June 29, 2007

Sometimes, going for a run is just an excuse to listen to my favorite playlists on my iPod. The beat of the music keeps pushing me along and the lyrics entertain me. Other times, I like to run without music and listen to the birds chirping, my stride and my breath. I feel more aware of my surroundings too.

So I want to know...

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2 years 31 weeks

My ipod is a must have when i go out jogging (most days). It relaxs me and entertains me.

3 years 10 weeks

I don't run out side a lot but when I do I find that using an Ipod out doors can be kind of distracting and doesn't let you be aware of your surroundings. Unless I'm on a quite trail I don't use it out side. In the gym my Ipod is a must because I don't like the music they play it's either too loud or too lame.

Baby_Jatti 5 years 42 weeks

I don't really run much outside I usually just stick to the treadmill at the gym but either way I always need my ipod, I can not run without my ipod.

youroneliner 5 years 45 weeks

my ipod is pretty much glued to me at all times. Most of the time it's the only reason I do any exercising. I get so bored without it.

youroneliner 5 years 45 weeks

my ipod is pretty much glued to me at all times. Most of the time it's the only reason I do any exercising. I get so bored without it.

pynkpuffy 5 years 45 weeks

running outside. no. i dont listen to my ipod.i need to be aware of my surrounding. i get paranoid/scared if there are people running/walking overtaking me. and also i love the sound of nature.haha. but exercising in the gym (treadmill etc)yes, i need to have my ipod.

moonsafari 5 years 46 weeks

I've tried running outside with my music on but I can hardly hear it without putting the music on high volume. By then, I'm too scared to harm my ears so I don't listen to music while exercising outside anymore.

kikidior 5 years 46 weeks

yep gotta have the music to push me beyond

Basma 5 years 46 weeks

Yes - I always listen to music when I workout outside. It's a MUST!

Bruyere 5 years 46 weeks

I think it's fine either way. I ran without music for a long time, even after iPods came out. I now use the music to get me out there if I'm having a hard time convincing myself, or I leave it at home when I want to think. Running with music can be a great distraction, but running without it can give you some time to yourself without any interruptions. I also don't think it's that dangerous to run with music. I've lived in huge cities and I feel like you are ultra aware of your surroundings when you are running, with or without the iPod. I guess it's just different for everyone.

bigestivediscuit 5 years 46 weeks

I alternate. Sometimes I need to just gather my thoughts because I'm frustrated, and I'll run without my iPod then, but most of the time, I really need the music to get my going, esp. if I know my run is going to be monotonous. But I always take out one or both earbuds when I'm about to cross the street, etc.

missro21 5 years 46 weeks

No iPod. No working out. iPod is a must.

br0wneyed9irl00 5 years 46 weeks

erin214, i completely agree. running outside with headphones on is too dangerous, it's not worth the risk. but i don't usually run, i'm a rower. so when i'm on the lake, i love listening to the boat move through the water. rowing is a fantastic sport--you ladies should check it out. don't assume you'll get man arms--it's actually using your legs, and a great cardio in addition! the lake i row at has a dozen of herons and some resident bald eagles--how can you beat that? certainly not on a track or running in the city.

LiviNikki 5 years 46 weeks

When I'm in familiar territory, I'm all about the iPod. However, if I'm near heavy traffic or on a trail, I prefer to listen to my surroundings.

AucuneRancune 5 years 46 weeks

My iPod is older and heavier. I really enjoy the sounds of nature (assuming I'm in an area that provides it).

chouchou 5 years 46 weeks

Always always always. I work out alone because that is my "me" time and I find music makes it so much easier. The only times I wouldn't have it would be if I forgot (gasp!) or the battery died. And Erin, iPods aren't illegal in races... or I think it would be very rare. I have run two marathons and a handful of other races and always worn my iPod. So do most other people, it seems!

Curious Alice 5 years 46 weeks

My iPod IS my running partner.

sweet_potato 5 years 46 weeks

ALWAYS!!!!!

GeikoSera 5 years 46 weeks

It depends on my mood. :)

Erin214 5 years 46 weeks

It so terrible and dangerous to run with an Ipod on. You can't hear someone coming or cars. I live in a big city and I think people wearing ipods are sitting (running) ducks for someone to grab them and mug them. I never use it. It's also illegal in a race to wear an ipod, so if you are training for something and feel as if you can't run without it, you will have a hard time on race day! That said, if I have to run on the treadmill or use the elliptical at the gym, I won't touch either one without my Ipod.

Lavinie 5 years 46 weeks

i love listening to music when i'm running outdoors.. i swear the music is like this invisible hand that pushes me from behind that helps every step i take.

lindaloo 5 years 46 weeks

I don't run (horrible knees) but when I walk my dogs, or do the elliptical at the gym or mow my grass, music is a must. I love that it makes me walk faster or work out harder and stay motivated.

smart blonde 5 years 46 weeks

I'm still very much a beginning runner, so I use my music as a timer. I might walk for one song, run for two, walk for one, and do intervals for one (run for the first verse, walk for the chorus, run during the second verse and the bridge, etc.). I know I should just wear a watch like normal people, but I hate wearing watches.

söderskär 5 years 46 weeks

I listen to music whenever I go out alone, whether I'm running, biking, Nordic walking, roller blading, walking my dog, going to work, grocery shopping, on my way to meet my friends, all the time.

SU3 5 years 46 weeks

Yes. I need it to keep me pumped up! But I don't have it too loud so that I am still able to hear what is going around me.

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