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Do Races Actually Enforce "No Headphones" Rules? | Ask the Race Director

racedirector.runnersworld.com 25 Sep '12, 2am

Q: Do races actually enforce "no headphones" rules? A:

When a race posts that no headphones are allowed due to insurance regulations and because roads have not been closed, will they enforce this rule? I found a marathon that fits my schedule and sounds fun to run, but I cannot imagine running 26 miles without headphones. Thanks, Robin H. Hi Robin: You raise an interesting question about "enforcing" the rules, no matter what the rule in question is. I suppose like many other experiences we all deal with, some rules are always enforced, some are never enforced, and some are enforced sporadically. In order for any rule to have any teeth or integrity, it needs to be regularly enforced or most people will not pay any attention to it. The frustrating part of this is that those who adhere and follow the rule can feel "burnt" when they see others break the rule and not get penalized. A frustrating example for all of us is when you ar...

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“@runnersworld: Q: Do races actually enforce "no headphones" rules? A: [link]” -no way could I do a long race with no tunes!
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