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I'm finally enjoying running and all it took was ditching every app and training program in favor of this one new piece of gear


Published on 2025-03-01 02:23:12 - TechRadar
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  • Normally I'd run a test shoe accompanied by a plan or guide. Something, anything to make me feel like I was making some sort of progress or working towards a goal. Latterly for me, that's been Runna, but I've also tried the likes of Nike Run Club and various plans I've found online.

The article from TechRadar discusses how the author, previously unenthusiastic about running, found a renewed interest and enjoyment in the activity by adopting a new piece of gear: bone conduction headphones. These headphones, specifically the Shokz OpenRun Pro, allow the user to listen to music or podcasts while still being able to hear ambient sounds, which enhances safety and comfort during runs. The author explains that by ditching traditional running apps and training programs, which often felt like chores, and instead focusing on the enjoyment of listening to audio content, running became a more pleasurable and less structured experience. This shift in approach not only made running more fun but also more sustainable as a regular activity, highlighting the psychological and practical benefits of this innovative technology in fitness routines.

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