http://www.petitiononline.com/nopodban/petition.html
Sign the "Remove the iPod ban at USATF-sponsored marathons" petition
Also, here's an interesting article from The Ottawa Citizen:
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/
story.html?id=adc5855e-4b97-4f50-8f43-86660352e155
Ultimately, what is the most interesting is what the author states at the end:
"Some purists complain that running should be enjoyed on its own and you should soak up the atmosphere at a marathon rather than block it out with recorded songs. I've run races with and without music and while I like the motivation that my favourite tunes provide, I usually prefer to enjoy the sounds of an event rather than those of my iPod. But that should be a matter of personal choice rather than policy." (Italics added)
I do believe that the USATF ban is a bunch of hooey, and I don't think that there is any empirical evidence to back it up, at least from a safety perspective. The discussion about what is the proper way to run (with or without music) is also a bunch of hooey. When you get right down to it, it is a matter of personal choice. And what right do any of us have to judge others about that? We're all outside (or inside), getting exercise and making our bodies fit. We should all be commended.
On a side note, I did not do my long run today. I had too much wine last night at a friend's house, and decided to take the day off of running. It was hard, but ultimately, a good decision. I've been trying to go at 150% with running, work and school, and I just needed a break. I'll start up with speedwork again on Tuesday night. Probably without my iPod, but I still reserve the right to listen to it if I want to.
posted by Lola @ 8:15 PM
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