tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332245720340071956.post4062684461612261672..comments2023-06-19T03:50:04.774-05:00Comments on The Tundra Transition Zone: Grandma's Now To Allow HeadphonesBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13808061318464018906noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332245720340071956.post-22760709362828079452009-01-31T09:46:00.000-06:002009-01-31T09:46:00.000-06:00I think it should be up to the runners and not the...I think it should be up to the runners and not the event organizers. The serious athletes in the event (those actually trying to win the race and/or prizes) should not be wearing them IMHO but for the rest of us who are primarily training to keep in some form of shape besides rotund, it should be our personal preference as to whether we wear them or not. <BR/><BR/>I use the Nike iPod system while running and also to keep track of mileage. The older I get it seems the less time I have for listening to music. The hour a day or so running allows me to plug in the iPod and enjoy my music as the local fare offered by the TC stations is all dreck. I also don't train in downtown Mpls where I encounter a lot of other runners or traffic, plus I don't keep the volume headbanging loud such that I still can't hear the road noise around me. Just my $0.02.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084314881851160861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332245720340071956.post-42536148712282429602009-01-31T08:29:00.000-06:002009-01-31T08:29:00.000-06:00The Star Tribune had a follow-up op-ed piece on th...The Star Tribune had a follow-up op-ed piece on this story. I especially like the last paragraph:<BR/><BR/><I>And the serious athletes? They can take care of themselves. If MP3 players spoil the event for them, let them focus on triathlons. Runners who can't stop to put on socks won't mess with iPods. Those people are animals.</I><BR/><BR/>http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/38716767.html?elr=KArksUUUUBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808061318464018906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332245720340071956.post-24769379766936501242009-01-30T14:20:00.000-06:002009-01-30T14:20:00.000-06:00I personally vote no, It further evens the playing...I personally vote no, It further evens the playing field in my opinion, and it also furthers the social aspect of the raceMHMarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432074237709127704noreply@blogger.com