Is it against the rules to listen to an iPod when running in the Olympics?

Question

I watched the marathon and just found it odd that they could run for 26.2 miles without an iPod. I can't run my puny little 3 miles without mine. Just wondering if it was against the rules...

Answer 1

It's part of being an athlete. The mental part of it is just as much a factor of it as the physical. Some people find peace in running. Besides, what did they do before iPods? Run with record players?

Answer 2

It's against the rules.  Even if you run a local half- or full-marathon, the coordinators usually outlaw iPods.  Actually, some of the smaller 5Ks and 10Ks I've run have also said no iPods.

Answer 3

haha

I just think it may distract them or they would run so fast that it would just come out of their ears constantly,because of how fast they are going.

I cant even ride in a car without my ipod :D

so i kno what you mean

Answer 4

ADDS MORE WEIGHT!??!!? My Shuffle weighs NOTHING and I guarantee it wouldn't mess with my focus. I wonder if those in back had them. Good question. I wonder if there is a rule site.  

Answer 5

No, it just adds more weight...

Answer 6

its retarded to hold something that will weigh you down when running. In the olympics every second matters