A question for runners

I only ever run with music when I run alone.

When I am conducting a running clinic or running in a group, I have a no headphones policy.

When you are together with a group, it is a wonderful opportunity to interact with others and enjoy each others company.

I usually run with a friend and we talk ..... but even when I run alone I don't listen to music. Like others have said, I run outside and don't want my hearing blocked.

Treadmill - it is a must. I recently ran a six-miler on a trail during the day, and, half of the run I had my playlist blaring. At the turn around, I just turned off the music, and I was overwhelmed by the peace and calm of the natural soundtrack. A week later I ran a Half Marathon for the first time with no music, and it was a much more enjoyable experience. I experienced all the other runners, the music, the cheering, that would have been drowned out by the tunes. Again, on a treadmill, I couldn't do it without the music, but I will not be listening to anything on the road/trail.

I'm not sure if I could without. I run on sidewalks and we are are a dead end neighborhood so not a lot of traffic. I put my phone on 80's/90's hip hop through Pandora and let the good time roll!!

Absolutely need music. It keeps me going. When a song starts, I aim to keep going until that song is over...then an new one starts...and I have the same goal. It helps to break up the distance and time. :happy:

Hardly ever. When I run it is usually trail or Riparian Preserve. It is a very intuitive experience and I thrive on the sounds of nature. Music would just be noise that distracts from the experience. Plus it involves just that much more gear to mess with! I would run naked if I could!

If i am running with friends/group I do not listen to music. We talk so no need for music.
If I am running alone I do to keep me occupied but only use one earbud and have the volume set very low.

I love running with music. It's like the icing on the cake!! But I can run without it and do many times.

I do (it makes it more fun - and time to listen to music), I just started running in September after years (almost 15 years :blushing: ) of not exercising. AT all (due to taking care of you kiddos & stressful but fun job).

I have a shuffle (for running outside), I used to use an iPod (phone size) but it was too cumbersome. I use the phone size iPod for the elliptical so I can see a plot of my heart rate, and I also have great headset with fantastic sound output - and it is it is not in the ear (earbud) but over the head soft headset, which stay put!! LOVE my setup!

Got several playlists depending on my mode. Love figuring out different playlists too!!!!! I run with music during races too!

I can't run without music. I ran my first half marathon in September and and wore two ipods in case one of the batteries died.. lol If I am running and my ipod dies, I turn around and run back home..

Not when I am running outside on the road. Parts of my neighborhood doesn't have sidewalks or bike lanes. Also, there are several hills on my out and back route, so I feel more comfortable when I can hear cars and other people who may be coming up behind me.

However, if I am running at the track, then I will listen to music. But, I make sure its low enough that I can still other people around me.

I used to when I ran outside but stopped for safety reasons. I always do when I'm on the treadmill though not through headphones, I set up a radio and play it LOUD.

YES, I definitely do.....I have to....gives me motivation!!!

I like to listen to music whilst running on the road, but when I go bush running through the NZ native bush trails, I like to listen to only the sounds of nature :-) It's very peaceful, bar my huffing and puffing!

No music = no run.

Like others have said, it distracts me from the pain, how far I have left to go, weather conditions, etc.