Yes, I have been cheating!

Yes, I have been cheating! On Alexa and Siri, using Audrey Says, the voice inside the Aftershokz wireless headset letting you know when the unit is powered on and keeps you informed on the battery power level. 

Wearing these allows you to hear your music but at the same time not cut your hearing off from your surroundings. You are still able to hear what’s around you. 

I love that they are sweat resistant, not waterproof. They are not to be submerged in water. 

Use the button on the left side to play, skip or pause your music, and behind my right ear I have the volume controls. Easy to operate without seeing the buttons. Even wearing glasses or sunglasses, the wrap around the ear and the back of the head design is very comfortable. 

The quality of the sound produced by this headset is incredible. Very crisp and clean audio. 

This model of Trekz Air’s is the Canyon Red color.  

Pairs easily with you smartphone using Bluetooth 4.2 

Six hour battery life, is typically longer than my longest workouts using them. 

Not only are they great work listening to music with while working out, they are a great hands-free option to use for taking phone calls. I've worn them while on public transit to listen to a podcast while commuting. They still allow me to hear traffic noise, so not completely blocking off the ambient sound.  When they are paired with your smartphone.

With Father’s Day and graduations coming up, these would be great gift. 

#DadsGradsBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #Aftershokz 

"Disclaimer: I received an Aftershokz Trekz Air's to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"

AfterShokz Trekz Air Wireless Headphones

As a busy parent commuting to sports practices, school and work, I can still be attached with my smartphone using the AfterShokz Trekz Air wireless headset. 

AfterShokz Trekz Air Wireless Headphones use bone conduction technology, so there is no need to insert them in your ears. This super light headset is so light you will forget you’re wearing it. 

Charges with a simple micro-USB cord, it comes with.

Power on/off button, USB charging port, volume controls

Wearing these allows you to hear your music but at the same time not cut your hearing off from your surroundings. You are still able to hear what’s around you. 

I love that they are sweat resistant, not waterproof. They are not to be submerged in water. 

Use the button on the left side to play, skip or pause your music, and behind my right ear I have the volume controls. Easy to operate without seeing the buttons. Even wearing glasses or sunglasses, the wrap around the ear and the back of the head design is very comfortable. 

The quality of the sound produced by this headset is incredible. Very crisp and clean audio. 

This model of Trekz Air’s is the Canyon Red color.  

Pairs easily with you smartphone using Bluetooth 4.2 

Six hour battery life, is typically longer than my longest workouts using them. 

Not only are they great work listening to music with while working out, they are a great hands-free option to use for taking phone calls. I've worn them while on public transit to listen to a podcast while commuting. They still allow me to hear traffic noise, so not completely blocking off the ambient sound.  When they are paired with your smartphone.

Using in my vehicle, when my only other option was to use an AM radio! 

With Father’s Day and graduations coming up, these would be great gift. 

#DadsGradsBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #Aftershokz 

"Disclaimer: I received an Aftershokz Trekz Air's to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"

A little rant about headphones, and when not to wear them

 I can relate to listening to music gets you motivated and the time go by faster I guess. 

I just don’t get it.  Why would you risk your safety by wearing earphones while riding a bike in traffic or with other cyclists?  This may seem like a rant and I guess it is.  It could be compared to riding with with one eye shut.  It’s just dumb.  If you have an important phone call your waiting for and that is why you are wearing a headset, then I suggest you don’t ride and wait for the call to come in. 

I often wears earphones while swimming and indoor cycling on a trainer.  I even wear them running, while keeping the sound down in order to hear my surroundings. 

X-1 Audio Waterproof Cases

I have been using X-1 by H2O Audio waterproof headphone systems for years now. A great way to enjoy music without having to worry about sweat or water damaging your electronics.  I was using Surge headphones attached to a swim belt in which my iPod 3rd generation Nano was safely inside a case providing me numerous hour of enjoyable quality workouts in the pool. With wanting to do flip turns, the cord which ran along my back, I was afraid would get in the way.  So I decided to get another waterproof case from X-1. 

The case I got was the Interval 4G system which holds the 4th generation iPod shuffle and attaches to the goggles strap.  Out of the way from swinging arms while swimming.  I now use the other case I have for running on the treadmill or riding my bike on the indoor rollers.

I had the custom ear molds made at Gold Canyon Hearing, helping to make sure the ear phones stay in place.  The smallest bit of water still gets in my ears, but the custom molds totally help with ear issues with water in the ear. The set up is awesome. I fire up a good playlist and away I go.  Swim workouts are very enjoyable and the music helps me stay focused.  Really the only drawback is losing track of time and laps.  Summer has unofficially come to an end with Labor Day and so has my season pass to the local pool.