USATF, the governing body for track and field within the US recently passed a controversial measure: the ban of ipods at all USATF sanctioned races. IHT recently published an article which criticises the new policy. I completely agree with the author of the article. The use of ipods should only be prohibited for elite runners trying to win the race. It should not apply to the recreational runner that needs that extra piece of motivation. I myself train myself to run with and without an ipod, so as to not become dependent on it, but have used it during my last two marathons. My last race was the Marine Corps Marathon and there were a number of people with headphones in their years.
What do the rest of you think? Do you think that music offers an unfair advantage? Should they be banned from official races? What role does music play in your training?
as long as it does not impair your participation in the race and does not disturb other runners, i don’t see why the use of headsets during a race should be prohibited.
that music provides an unfair advantage, i’m not sure i agree with. it’s not like taking drugs or cheating. those that want to use music to run should be allowed to; again, as long as it does not disturb others.
professional athletes will not want to use them because they’ll want to be able to listen to what is going on around them and be totally focused on their running.
“headphones in their years”???????
I WANT TO SEE THAT PERSONAL STATEMENT BEFORE IT IS SENT TO ANY ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE.
HAHAHAHA.
although i have to agree with amy…i had seen that, but decided to be polite and not comment.
no-one’s perfect.
and now please post something new…i could probably quote this post from memory.
or i’ll have to start posting stuff for you.