Jogging to a New Beat

EQUIPMENT RUNNING GEAR

Running enthusiasts are rigidly divided into two camps: those who jog with music and those who say the tunes distract them from the experience of connecting with their bodies and their surroundings. The decades-old argument was born with the advent of the Sony Walkman in 1979 and isn't likely to be resolved anytime soon. However, a few new products should add some pep to the steps of those who like melodies on the run--and they might even make some pro-music converts. --By Desa Philadelphia

TMX2 MP3 The futuristic name seems fitting for Timex's combo watch, stopwatch and MP3...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!