After years of running and countless races, I’ve developed a handful of running essentials like BioFreeze, Zensah shin sleeves and The Stick. You know, tried and true products that I can’t live (or run) without. Now, I’m adding yurbuds Inspire for Women into this select group as best-freaking-earphones-I’ve-ever-used.
Seriously, don’t even read the rest of this post. If you exercise with music or even plan on ever using earphones, stop reading and buy yourself a pair now.
For those who obviously already own yurbuds… yurbuds sent me their Inspire for Women model to try out and review on the blog. In case you didn’t get this already, I love them. I’ve always hated earphones falling out. Once or twice may not seem terrible, but on a five hour run, bad earphones are enough to make me want to lie down in the middle of the road.
These earphones are larger than what I’m used to (TWSS). They sit more on the outside of the ear than pushed deep in the canal (TWSS). At first I didn’t think they’d stay in for a hot minute because I’m used to having to jam them so far into my ear that I’m sore in the ear for days after the workout.
Anyway, they do stay in. The earbuds have a grip to them that doesn’t let go when things get sweaty. They don’t move when I turn my head. They don’t move when I have sweat coming out of my ears. They don’t move during a 23 mile run (not even once).
Also, the sound is amazing. They don’t block out other noise so much that I can only hear myself breathing. They’re also incredibly clear.
I love yurbuds .
In non-earphone news, here’s what’s next in terms of races:
X-Country Marathon- 26.2 miles- Sunday, November 18 (trail)
Space Coast Marathon- 26.2 miles- Sunday, November 25 (road)
Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic- 50 miles- Saturday, December 8 (road)
AKA I’ll be running a lot the next month.
As most of you know, I’m running the Tallahassee 50-miler for the second attempt after dropping out at 36.4 miles when I did it two years ago.
In 2010 I had almost the same race schedule: Great Floridian at the end of October, X-Country and Space Coast marathons on back to back weekends and the 50 at the beginning of December.
This time I have higher hopes. I did better in the 140.6. I’ve stepped up my running and am hitting my back-to-back runs. I’m a few pounds lighter and even a bit faster. Also, I’m starting to build up my mental stamina for the 50 now.
What race are you looking forward to? Do you race throughout the winter?
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I may have to look into these! I hate messing with my earbuds while working out but I NEED my music lol!
Amanda recently posted..Ring the Alarm
You’re a machine! Wow. Can’t wait to read all the recaps. On the homefront: half in Feb, my first full marathon in April (!!!). However, right now I’m on week three of no running due to a dodgy ankle! Argh…
JenJ recently posted..Wednesday Wisdom
I hate when my headphones fall out but free is free
I can’t wait to read your recaps!! Good luck!
Jennifer@knackfornutrition recently posted..Weekday Workout: Cardio Blast
holy cow, 2 marathons within a week!
you’re crazy/awesome.
my next race is a half marathon december 8.
I think I will try them. I cannot use ear buds to save my life and end up using the old school headphones that get all sweaty and gross.
Lee recently posted..Shrimp Jambalaya
These are on my Christmas list. I hope Santa brings them for me. My current ones lost the microphone so I can’t use my phone with them in. Bummer!
Go Girl!
I love all the novelty Christmas runs that take place at this time of year. I did a reindeer run 5k, complete with antlers and a flashing nose, last year and it was so much fun! I’m eyeing up an elf run this year!
Sam recently posted..Greetings, blog world
“have a grip to them that doesn’t let go when things get sweaty”
No TWSS for that line??
Good luck on the 50!!!
Danielle @ Long May You Run recently posted..Running Less and Running Faster: My Review of the FIRST Training Plan
I am dying to try yurbuds! Hoping to get a pair for x-mas. Baby (hopefully) won’t be here until just after, so it should be good timing before I can start working out/ running again.
Good luck with your races!
Christie recently posted..Pregnancy Update: 32 Weeks
I have bought 3 pairs since 2010 and I am a cheap skate
I would love for you to do a nutrition post: mainly what your diet consisted of for ironman training. I’d love it if you did a before (vegan) as well as an after (ovo-lacto vegetarian?). I’m trying to transition to a vegan diet but seem to be eating constantly in order to get enough calories.