Are you looking for a music player to use while running? There are so many different types of players, you can't really know what to get. Many of the devices can't handle the movement your workouts require. Another amount of players are simply too bulky to train with. What's the solution? I would recommend the iPod shuffle. The iPod shuffle is a music player supplied by the Apple Store. With a 1GB memory capacity, the player can holds over 200 songs. With the ability to play for 12 hours, the shuffle can be suitable for a run of any length. You...

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Although you may not realize it, music does have a tendency to control your running pace. Sometimes when I run without music, the passing of cars doesn't seem to give me too much motivation. However, I usually have my headphones in, and I'll listen to my Ipod. I like most of the music that I have put on my little shuffle, but oftentimes I know that I have got to switch the song to keep a good pace. For example, if a song like "One Thing" by Finger Eleven comes on, I start to slow down. My advice would be to...

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When I workout with a partner, the competitive side of me takes hold.  I run at a pace that is respectable and go as far of a distance as my partner wants to go (or more).  If we're lifting weights, I am focused on using proper form and doing my best.  But if I am working out alone, I sometimes become lost in thoughts.  As I come out of my reverie, I realize that I'm not running as quickly as I can or I'm not using the best form while lifting a weight.  However, if I have music with an inspiring beat, I concentrate...

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