I have written before about the benefits of running with music.
Though here is no hard scientific evidence that it can improve performance, running to a beat can promote the ability to exercise for longer and for long weekend runs that is no bad thing. But whilst using an MP3 player or iPod stacked with your favourite music can bring benefits when you train, it may not be the best thing to use when in a race.
Because of health and safety concerns some event organisers have even gone so far as to ban them (though it remains to be seen if this can ever be enforced). So if you can’t live without your iPod then check on their policy when entering the race.
Saves any embarrassment on the day.
Read what other runners think.
My advice is that if you do use an MP3 player for training then do so sensibly, but leave it in your kit bag come race day.
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