When I joggle I like to listen to audio books and podcasts. It allows me to learn, lets me experience great novels, and is an excellent use of my time.
The problem is that the headphones frequently fall out of my ears. The chord jumps around and just tugs them right out. And when you are joggling, the chords for the headphones can get in the way of the beanbags which can lead to the headphones being pulled out of your ears. This can be really annoying! It also can slow down your running and disrupt your workout.
Headphone solution
I’ve tried a number of strategies to prevent this problem and my best solution is as follows.
- String the chord up under your shirt.
- Put headphone in one ear.
- Put the other headphone under your hat
This works pretty well but it is not without its drawbacks, namely, the chord rubs against my skin and causes chaffing.
Clipe to the rescue
So, this company sent me a sample product of ClipE which is a little plastic clip that keeps the headphone chords held to your shirt. I was a bit skeptical because my headphone chord strategy was working alright, but I was willing to give it a try.
Well, after having used the ClipE for a week, I have to say I’m impressed. It does an excellent job of keeping the chords from falling out of my ears. It works for my short quick runs and my long slow runs. I’m convinced.
So, if you’re looking for a solution to the problem of headphones falling out of your ears or chords getting in your way, ClipE could be the product for you.
If you want to try a ClipE you can connect with them at the following places.
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I’ve always used the over-the-ears sports headphones (much like this: http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/ph/philips-sports-in-ear-headphones.jpg).
I run the cord under my shirt (and through a loop in the elastic of my HR monitor), but I always tend to run the cord down my back, rather than my chest. I find that this keeps it out of the way, and stops a lot of the chafing issues.
I’ve tried the over-the-ears phones but they just don’t seem to work as well for me. Right now I’m using a set of Zipperrz headphones without the over-the-ear adapters. They work great when the ClipE is holding the chord.
I like the back idea and tried it however, I found it a little more complicated.
I use these and they work for me with no clips:
http://www.yurbuds.com/