Running with headphones @ Silverstone? Problem?

Hi, 

I will be running my first half marathon at Silverstone and heard a nasty rumour from someone that I might not be able to run with my headphones in? Hopefully they were winding me up but does anyone know if there's any truth in this and if so why? Might have to bail out if i can't wear my headphones, they're the only thing that will drag me through this run.

Cheers,

Nellee.

Hi I'm running this too on march 3rd is it? I've not heard anything about headphones but what I tone this morning on a 8mile run was put my phone in my running belt with music playing out loud got my along no problems. 

Headphones are banned at most UK races. I believe it's mostly for health & safety/insurance purposes, but also because of the antisocial aspects. When you're in a large group of runners you can't hear what's going on around you and will eventually have a mishap.If you're doing VLM you won't need them anyway because the atmosphere is amazing, but for the more provincial/local races it can get a bit boring out in the middle an industrial estate or Milton Keynes say...!! as long as you are runnind safely (maybe with just 1 plug in) most marshalls will ignore it, but it's frowned upon from spectators point of view also as they have come out to cheer you on and if you are wearing headphones you can't hear them.

Flanker2 thanks for the info, most appreciated. Maybe i'll stick one in and see if they let me. I hear what you're saying about the atmosphere/crowd but 2 1/2 hours without some podcasts to distract me from the tedium of running will be essential!

I had never really thought of it like that before. Poor spectators!

I personally wouldn't take offence if I was cheering on headphone-wearing runners. And when I've taken part in races before, just seeing the crowds is supportive enough, you don't necessarily need to hear them too! I'd prefer to listen to One Direction on my iPod Haha.

Thanks Rachel!

I usually put in one, even when I'm out on the roads. I know it is pretty dangerous, but I am still aware of what is going on around me...It is so boring running without music, I also use the beat to pace myself

I think as long as you're careful, like you are being by only wearing one plug and not having it too loud, then listening to music during a run is a great idea as it keeps you going for longer