Walking/running sans iPod

[cantdrv55]

I've been kicking it old school lately and I have to say it's been liberating. I forgot how much I enjoy silence. I can think, make plans, meditate and just be alone with my thoughts. It's truly been rewarding. Anyone else hang up their iPod?

[slodave]

Once again, those of us on blades are left out. I never have used one. I prefer to be able to hear my surroundings.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by slodave

Once again, those of us on blades are left out. I never have used one. I prefer to be able to hear my surroundings.

Ditto - even when I was running marathons, I preferred being able to hear all the time. It amazes me how people block out their surroundings these days.

[look 171]

I used my Ipod only a few times since I owned it. That was inside house. When I am on my bike, I do not listen to anything. No computer on the handle bar, no heart rate monitor, nothing. I just pay attention to the road and pot holes.

[Jim Richards]

I have never plugged an iPod into my ears while running/walking. I prefer the sound of the city around me. But then, I'm a dinosaur.

[GH85Carrera]

I use my old retired iPhone original as a music source for when I am outside mowing or edging the yard. It is nice to mufflle the sound of the engine, and hear something besides singing to myself & engine noise.

[LeeH]

Originally Posted by cantdrv55

I've been kicking it old school lately and I have to say it's been liberating. I forgot how much I enjoy silence. I can think, make plans, meditate and just be alone with my thoughts. It's truly been rewarding. Anyone else hang up their iPod?

Silence? I need the music to drown out my own heavy breathing! I use on-ear headphones at low volume so I can still hear. When Pandora freezes up and the music stops I really miss it!

As it's 110 degrees here during the day now, I've been running on the treadmill. Having the TV on is a great distraction. I find I can run much further if my brain is occupied on something besides my lungs and legs.

[vash]

i love telling some group of joggers "on your left", only to be ignored because i was drowned out by music.

when i run, i dont use music. the pounding of my feet, the rush of blood in my ears, my labored breathing, heart gnashing..and my own cussing is enough noise for me.

[Flieger]

Originally Posted by look 171

I used my Ipod only a few times since I owned it. That was inside house. When I am on my bike, I do not listen to anything. No computer on the handle bar, no heart rate monitor, nothing. I just pay attention to the road and pot holes.

Same here, except when I am riding in SLO on the roads with higher speed cars like Hwy 1 where there is a lot of noise that I don't like to hear.

I do use it when hiking, but not so loud that I cannot hear the birds. I don't hike as often though.

I did a couple great rides yesterday and today and loved the peace and quiet in the coastal mountains. Great scenery.