I Hate Mile 23

I’m writing a few articles for Runner’s World. One of them is about how runners can get addicted (so to speak) to using gadgets like iPods and HRMs and how sometimes it’s important to go sans technology. For instance, all coaches say you really shouldn’t listen to music when coming off an…

You know, I’ve never run using an iPod or related music thing. I think I get distracted too easily. However, I super dig races that have bands. Like the NY Marathon, and hearing all the bands along the way. The Coogans race earlier this year had the same thing, and I heard some dudes playing Black Sabbath, which is so far moment #1 for 2010 races.