Jam on the Run with Plantronics

Aug 30

Written By Laura

"Disclaimer: I received a pair of Plantronics BackBeat Fit headphones 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!"

Music is a very integral part of my running. From the start, I needed that beat to keep me going. I quickly graduated from my iPhone earbuds (which, let's face it, do not stay in during strenuous activity and are NOT comfortable) to a pair of yurbuds, which I've used for the past two years.

Until now. Because my life is all about the BackBeat Fit from here on out. :)

Flat Laura getting ready for the Madison Mini on August 22nd.

The Plantronics BackBeat Fit are bluetooth headphones that work seamlessly with your phone so that you can listen to music anywhere without having a tangle of wires from headphones or earbuds.

I wore them for a handful of training runs and then for my most recent race, the Madison Mini (race recap here).

What I love about them:

extremely lightweight and flexible - can barely feel them on
very easy to use and come with simple, concise instructions
able to adjust the volume without using my phone
held up running through misting stations
don't give pressure points around my ears
can also answer phone calls with the touch of a button!

Each pair comes with a USB charging cable and a case that can also be used as an armband to hold your phone while you're running. I have not used the case as an armband because the strap is way too big for my little chicken wing arms. Setup instructions are very simple and clear; literally took me five minutes to have them working.