Jog With Your iPod

Jog With Your iPod - Choose the right iPod model for jogging. Avoid the larger "Classic" hard drive based iPods as the constant movement can cause the drive to fail. Stick with the flash-based iPods such as the Nano or Shuffle with no moving parts. The shuffle is tiny and clips to your shirt; the Nano is a bit larger and allows you to view and access a wider selection of music.

Use a protective case and arm band. There is always the chance of the iPod falling onto the pavement when jogging. Using a protective covering to absorb any shock and minimize the damage is wise; using an armband to hold the iPod in place without the worrying of holding it in your sweat hands is even wiser. Buy an arm band/case that fits your particular model.
Use sport headphones. Sport-style headphones are usually sweat-resistant and wrap around the ear so they don't fall loose. There are many different styles; ask a runner friend or a sport shop which particular brand and style of sport headphones they recommend.

Fill your iPod with blood-pumping, inspiring music. There's nothing like a little "Eye of the Tiger" or old school "Jock Jams" to push you that extra mile. There's a great, free podcast in iTunes called PodRunner that consistently releases techno-inspired mixes with a specific BPM to keep you on your pace.

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Use the Nike+ Sports Kit. Apple and Nike teamed up to release a great iPod add-on that tracks your distance, pace, time and calories burned during your workout. A receiver plugs into the bottom of your iPod and a sensor fits in your shoe to track your steps. Sync your iPod with iTunes after your runs and your workout data is uploaded to Nike's website full of beautiful graphs to keep track of your progress.

Much has changed over the years and running with music is now easier than ever. No longer do you have to worry about a clunky tape deck clipped to your belt, the degree of skip protection on your CD player or converting music for your MiniDisc player. iPods have reinvigorated the jogging phenomenon and updated it for the 21st century.

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