Active Runners Report : Best Headphones for Running

The best headphones for running are indeed hard to find. However, more and more companies are releasing new designs intended for runners. The number of runners has increased dramatically over the years, making them a great target group. Running and music go by like peanut butter and jelly. Though they differ in many ways, they still make a good combination.

A runner must first know what he/she is looking for in the best headphones for running. One of the qualities he/she must put in mind is that it should be water resistant. Running can produce a lot of sweat especially around the head. The sweat then penetrates the headphones causing it to short. Another quality it must have is that it should stay secure in the ears. When someone runs, he/she creates a lot of movement. The body also bounces from the impact of the ground and the feet. This can make ordinary headphones unstable in the ear. The best headphones for running should also be wind resistant. It is normal for runners to experience wind rushing into their face. Although it is refreshing, it can interfere with the audio coming from the headphones. Instead of hearing the music, the gushing of wind is heard more audibly. A runner should also look for the sound quality. The main purpose of using a headphone is to listen to audible and clear sounds. However, he/she must remember isolating music in the ears while running can be very dangerous. Look for headphones that can allow noise to permit. The runner might not know that a dog is chasing him/her or maybe a car is honking its horn.

Here are some of the best headphones for running:

• Sennheiser PMX70 – It is a headphone specifically designed for runners. The neckband secures the headphones around the neck and then into the ears. Both ends of the headphones follow the natural shape of the ear. It lets the curve of the headphone hang on the top of the ear while placing the headphones directly in the opening of the ear. This design eliminates the problem of a headphone slipping out of the ear. The only problem though is that it would be very difficult to wear this and sun glasses at the same time.

• Yurbuds – These buds can be fitted with the standard iPod ear buds. It is proud of its twist and lock technology which locks the ear buds in place. Yurbuds is also water proof, keeping the headphones itself dry. The buds are made out of silicone giving it a nice and comfortable fit. The advantage of this bud is that there is no need to buy a new set of headphones.

The best headphones for running rely on the runner itself. It is up to the runner to identify what he/she really needs. There are many headphones available out there. This article only limits or eliminates some of the common headphones mistakes. Why not ask fellow runners and see what they use. By doing this, friends are gained and reviews received are first hand information.