iPods at Run Races? The Debate Continues

iPods can be great motivators, especially for people who aren't using to working out or training.
Given the widespread use of iPods it is not surprising that wanna-be athletes are attached to their music devices like children to their security blankets. They need to wake up and realize that sticking ear buds in their eyes, letting the iPod cords swing in the breeze (and get caught up in other runners) and blasting music to motivate them is dangerous. Not only to themselves but to others. I've run in major run races and have literally been caught in someone's iPod cord as we rounded a corner. iPods have no place in run races.

I like using an iPod but only indoors. I don't think its safe to be out on public sidewalks, bike paths or trails. No matter what anyone says, listening to music distracts you and when you're talking about safety you need to have your wits about you.