Why Don't Elite Runners Wear Headphones During a Race?

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Why don't elite runners ever wear iPods while they are racing? Is it for competitive reasons, or are they not allowed to?

Well, it's actually for both reasons. Elite marathoners need to know what their competition is doing, but in the United States they aren't actually allowed to wear any sort of electronic device that could potentially allow communication with somebody not taking part in the race, such as a coach.

The USATF has reversed their stance about amateur runners wearing headphones, but anybody that wants to win money is required to do so without an iPod. The rule in question is article 144.3(b), which can be found in the latest version of the USATF rules at their website:
http://www.usatf.org/about/rules/2010/

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[thugitz1990]

this guy Blink to Stare ratio is way off O_O

[lazerluke24]

Music ruins the nature of running and you can get yourself hurt....my opinion.

[1969DayTripper]

are u a hippie?

[1969DayTripper]

@snorman1911 justin bieber

[snorman1911]

@shakethatweight whose really gay?

[sammcgee11]

only joggers wear headphones

[llandudnoboy]

The reason they do not wear headphones is

First- Their proper runners who do not need music to distract them from their race

Secondly - Under Uk and prabably Us Athletic rules the wearing of headphones is banned and race officials are within their right to disqualify you from the race.

It stands to reason that anything that is preventing you from hearing oncoming traffic especially at night is dangerous.

Away from traffic its personal choice but in a race its banned

[shakethatweight]

i just think your really gay