Hi there, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog.
If you’re anything like me, you won’t be able to have an effective run without listening to some motivational music to keep you psyched. There have been many studies on the effectiveness of music on athletes, especially runners. A recent study even found that runners who were running a 5k listening to music ran their first two laps faster than when they ran without music.
Whatever genre of music you find works for you, having a pair of good quality and good fitting headphones is a must. Here I’ve picked out some pairs that meet all the requirements that I look for when listening to my motivational music, and that suit all budgets.
Monster iSport Strive – from £23
These are the cheapest model in the Monster iSport range, but they definitely don’t compromise on performance. The shape of the ear-bud design makes them feel as though they are sitting against, rather than inside, your ear. But regardless of this, they still don’t budge no matter how sweaty you get whilst running. The open design also means you can enjoy your music whilst still being aware of what is going on around you.
Senheiser PMX 686G Sports – from £80
These are a little on the pricey side, but definitely worth investing in if you love the neckband design. They may not suit every runner, but they are a lightweight pair of headphones that will never fall out. These have no silicon wings or memory foam ear buds, just a secure fit and superb sound quality. These are for the runner who demands the best quality sound.
For the runner who can’t stand those annoying wires, these Bluetooth headphones are for you. These are great value, as they cost less than many wired models. They’re really light at 15g, and thanks to the large, flexible silicon wings they stay in place brilliantly whilst you’re running. These have a clean, balanced sound with no harsh sounds to put you off your stride.
Audio Technica SonicSport (ATH-SPORT3) – from £30
If you’re a runner who can’t stand having to push your earbuds back into position every few hundred yards, then these innovative over-ear headphones are definitely for you. The mouldable cable can be bent to hook around your ears, guaranteeing a secure fit. They’re also waterproof, so don’t worry if you sweat a lot whilst running. They’re safe to run under the tap afterwards too.
Until next time,
Mohsin Salya