MP3 players for running

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11 years ago 09/03/2012 3:53pm EDT

Hi,

Can anyone recommend any MP3 players for running? Looking for something with at least 2.5 hours battery life for long runs and preferably small enough to fit in key pocket on shorts / tights. (Definitely don't want to hold the player when running.)

Guessing that moisture/sweat will be an issue for some players (ipod nano?) and also seen that you can get wireless MP3 players but not sure how reliable the headphones are at staying in your ears for these models.

Any views much appreciated. Thanks.

11 years ago 09/03/2012 4:01pm EDT

re: Sugar Mountain

Here's my current favorite. It's designed for swimming so it's completely waterproof/sweatproof. I clip it to my hat so there's no cords to worry about. Just rinse it off when you're done with a run.

http://www.gearedtobefit.com/cat-waterproof-mp3-player.cfm

11 years ago 09/03/2012 4:02pm EDT

re: Sugar Mountain

assuming you aren't trolling to generate hate from the hardcore runner anti-headphones LR crowd...

get the waterfi ipod shuffle. won't break no matter how much you sweat on it. extremely reliable. worth the extra $$$.

http://waterfi.com/waterproof-ipod-shuffle

11 years ago 09/03/2012 6:09pm EDT

re: Sugar Mountain

The Sansa Clip is 30 dollars new but you can get it for cheaper (like 25) on sale. It's like the IPOD shuffle but it has a display (unlike the IPOD shuffle), radio, voice recorder, etc.I've had several models and the only criticism I have had is with the weak clip of the old models. The "plus" models have a stronger clip thankfully.http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B002MAPSQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346713610&sr=8-1&keywords=sansa+clip+2gb

Sugar Mountain wrote:
Hi,
Can anyone recommend any MP3 players for running? Looking for something with at least 2.5 hours battery life for long runs and preferably small enough to fit in key pocket on shorts / tights. (Definitely don't want to hold the player when running.)
Guessing that moisture/sweat will be an issue for some players (ipod nano?) and also seen that you can get wireless MP3 players but not sure how reliable the headphones are at staying in your ears for these models.
Any views much appreciated. Thanks.

11 years ago 09/03/2012 9:30pm EDT

re: chinocochio

Sansa clip is great but water kills it.

11 years ago 09/03/2012 10:23pm EDT

re: W. Mitty

just get an ipod shuffle. easy enough. small. only $50. you can make different playlists on there to switch through. definitely the best option. it has a clip on it also.

11 years ago 09/03/2012 10:34pm EDT

re: obvious things

obvious things wrote:
assuming you aren't trolling to generate hate from the hardcore runner anti-headphones LR crowd...
get the waterfi ipod shuffle. won't break no matter how much you sweat on it. extremely reliable. worth the extra $$$.
http://waterfi.com/waterproof-ipod-shuffle

Nah, you have to give them the opening to formulate an opinion for that to happen.

Asking for good MP3 clips doesn't really open the door for hate.

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