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LynshGraduate
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OMG I've just discovered Bluetooth earphones! Don't laugh, I'm an old fashioned girl 😂

Hubby lent me them today, no more tangled wires, brilliant. Ordering some right now 😂

Happy running everyone 🏃

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Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate

Get aftershokz! Mini version should do. They don’t go in your ear and you can hear traffic and have a full conversation with them. They’re the only ones approved by England athletics. But they’re a bit pricey - IMO worth it.

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate in reply toTasha99

Hubby can buy me them 😂

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply toLynsh

👌🏽 get the mini ones. I’m very tall and still had to send the regular ones back and get mini.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply toLynsh

They’re on offer on amazon I see

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

Yes I agree I was using the earphones that come with my mobile and I had enough of wires so I got myself a pair from argos and they're great. 😊😊

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate in reply toBuddy34

Makes so much difference 😊

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply toBuddy34

Aftershocks? I’ve read some dreadful reviews on Amazon. 🙁

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate in reply toMuddledGardener

7194263 argos catalogue number made by skull candy in case anyone is interested

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply toMuddledGardener

Really? They’ve all got fab reviews on there!

Bettyb719 profile image
Bettyb719Graduate in reply toMuddledGardener

I recently got the Aftershokz ones - I totally love them! Worth every penny.

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notquiteretiredGraduate

😂😂you sound like me, I generally have to wait for one of my sons calling in to sort my techi stuff out😊

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LynshGraduate in reply tonotquiteretired

😂

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate

The rubbery bit on earphones makes my ears itch and gives me exzema inside, which drives me crazy.

If anyone knows running earphones without that rubbery bit I would love to know.

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate in reply tobackintime

Oh that's no good...

SANDI_runs profile image
SANDI_runsGraduate in reply tobackintime

You need to try the bone conductor ear phones, they sit outside the ear. They are quite expensive, but long lasting. Aftershokz are on offer on Amazon at the moment

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply toSANDI_runs

I will check them out, thanks

happysouls profile image
happysoulsGraduate in reply tobackintime

Aftershokz don't go inside your ears. They're amazing! I didn't like the feel of the rubbery bits either.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply tohappysouls

Aftershokz 👌🏽

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao

Brilliant aren’t they xx

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate in reply toJaoJao

Fab! Why have I just discovered them xx😂

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate

What make are they?

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate in reply toMuddledGardener

Mpow from Amazon £20 or so, but they're fine for running.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply toLynsh

I had these but they stopped working after a year. No good for hearing external noise unless you have only one in and the other is a pain to place

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate in reply toTasha99

Oh that's not good,!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate

Just ordered some Kamtron ones from Amazon. Really cheap, so it’s not a problem if they’re rubbish.

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate

I tried them, kept cutting out, got fed up, went back to earbuds on string. They may get tangled but it works for me!

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Glynis1

I got mine from Lidl I love them. I can’t stand dangly wires 😁

Tigger64 profile image
Tigger64Graduate

Oh, I am so with you on this. My son gave me his old air pods and I haven’t looked back. Sometimes I have an issue with the Bluetooth disconnecting but holding thumbs that I have resolved that issue now. Happy running.

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AlasdairWGraduate

I use the beats PowerBeats 3. They have a little clip that holds them on whale your jogging along and stops them falling out.

Great

Happy trails

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Go you,,this running opens up a whole new retail world... :)

Blackcat66 profile image
Blackcat66Graduate

I use Tao Tronics and love them.

Puppad80 profile image
Puppad80Graduate

I use Powerbeats 3 has took my running to an extra level

GordonAstley profile image
GordonAstleyGraduate

I tried some but they didn’t seem to be able to cope with the music and the C25K commentary together. Any thoughts ?

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate in reply toGordonAstley

The ones I borrowed from hubby were fine with music, ct5k app and also my running app..

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limberlouGraduate

I’ve been experimenting with mine for about a year now and I’ve found that

1. They cut out if you are live streaming so best to download whatever you are listening to before you run

2. I used to find the on/odd control but is heavier and would pull the wire round behind one ear and bang against my shoulder... I now wind the excess wire up round my ponytail twice and this sorts it and I can still reach the controls easily.

3. I’ve had dearer ones and cheaper ones and I am happy with either as long as they have the soft earbuds

( I’ve got about 4 spare pairs now from WISH)

4. And if I need to hear traffic I just tuck one ear piece down inside the neck of my tee shirt and just use the right ear one. But I don’t have mine too loud anyway.( my Music Tech trained daughter nagged me about protecting my ears at Gigs etc)

The ones in using at the mo were £3.97 clearance ones and they are about 10 months old now.

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Jell6Graduate

I use Samsung Galaxy Buds, they are a revelation!.

I still worry that the left one would fall out, but as I always run wearing a headband this isn't really an issue. They have an ambient sound option, so I can still hear traffic (and birds!)😊

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happysoulsGraduate

I've been on a tech journey as well as a running journey. One of my earliest runs I had a temper tantrum as various things didn't work and the wires kept pulling out haha! I moved on to different earphones and now have some amazing Aftershokz. I really recommend them for sound quality, comfort and the safety of being able to hear people and traffic!

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TiggercnkGraduate

I bought the Trekz air they are absolutely brilliant. Best running headphones there are.

Escargot profile image
EscargotGraduate

Better late than never, Lynsh 👍

Kevtrev profile image
Kevtrev

Bless you Lynsh yes they do them I was looking into them and found some good ones from Amazon Mpow I’ve got the updated version only £22.99 😉🏁👍

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LynshGraduate in reply toKevtrev

These are the ones I'm getting Kev. Hubby has these. It's costing me a fortune this running 😂

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billiboy12

Better if you get Bone Conductor head phone. That way you can hear things around you.

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