Swimming with an iPod (MP3 player) - review

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The actual swimming isn't the tough part, the monotony of going back and forth and back and forth and back and forth - 84 total lengths (42 laps) for 1.2 miles. I was interested in the H2O Audio () but couldn't justify the price ($150 US). Then, at D I C K's sporting goods, I came upon one for $30 US and decided to give it a try. It works okay, but you have to turn the volume up to max and need to wear a swim cap to hold the earbuds in place. After one usage, there was no leakage to the iPod. But, I have an old, relatively inexpensive Nano iPod. I don't have enough nerve to use a $500 iPhone underwater.

The product is called Drypak, . You can buy it online for $49, but it costs less in sporting good stores (in the US anyways).

So, I give it a thumbs up!
 
Thank you for that information. I have just started swimming and would 100% agree with the monotony of back and forth. I had not yet started researching waterproof music ideas, but have thought about it. I will check out your links.
 
just for an fyi - my coach had told me not to use them too much when training for your open water events. The absence of the music can contribute to water panic, and during the event you can't use an i-pod. BUt you have done enough events water panice may not be an issue for you. It was for me in the beginning of my tri-career.

BUT-- hehehe I did use an i-pod on many long swims when headed for the 140.6.
 
Todd, I finally learned why I get water panic - I 'forget" to exhale underwater at the beginning and only exhale when I come up for air and get oxygen deficit. I am going to start tris with bilateral breathing which keeps my head underwater longer so I "remember" to exhale underwater, then, as I settle in, I can resume single side breathing which is my standard breathing style.

Johnny, a big guy like you will dish out a lot more punishment than you receive;)
 
You would think that someone would come up with a wireless waterproof headset. I LOVE my "land" one, and hate the thought of using the cords. I always got tangled in them at the gym, I'd hate to see what I do when swimming ;)
 
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