Jaybird understand the power of great sound. Music can motivate and inspire us to achieve great things. That’s why Jaybird have made it their mission to merge amazing audio with active lifestyles. The RUN XT all-terrain true wireless headphones are designed for athletes of all levels who appreciate the relationship between music and movement. If you’re an athlete, a soon-to-be fitness enthusiast, or casual gym-goer looking to upgrade their tech, read about my firsthand experience of the RUN XT sport headphones. And then enter this contest for a chance to win one of six pairs we have to give away.
Jaybird RUN XT: Made to move you
Whether you’re a runner, walker, dancer, or powerlifter, physical exercise all boils down to the same thing — movement. Most of us spend the majority of our day sitting in front of screens. We get too comfortable in this static state and tend to avoid physical exertion. Today, the health benefits of movement for movement’s sake are well documented, and most of us have our own preferred form of physical activity to get us moving.
My preferred activity is running. I ran in my first marathon last year, and I’ll be running in the BMO marathon in May too, so this was the perfect time to receive new sports headphones to try out. Like most of us, music (and podcasts) is a huge motivator for me as it helps with the tedium of training and inspires me to push through when I’m struggling.
However, I didn’t actually try out the headphones in a workout until a few days after I received them. You see, even though I’m supposed to be training for marathons, I do get lazy, and sometimes my mind will look for any reason to to ditch a workout. I call this side of my personality Ivan Instead, and he’ll say things like, “It’s getting kind of dark out, you might trip or run into an angry raccoon. Let’s stay in and watch Netflix instead.” or “It’s Baltic out there. You might catch pneumonia. Why not relax and order pizza instead?” I should mention that I live in Vancouver where it rains A LOT, so one of Ivan’s go-to arguments to keep me indoors is “You can’t run in the rain. Stay on the sofa where it’s cozy instead.” Well, with RUN XT, I can run in the rain. These headphones are sweat- and waterproof. Most headphones designed for active lifestyles are only water-resistant, which means they can only resist water to a certain point. But RUN XT is designed to withstand heavy showers, giving Ivan one less excuse when it’s time to put in some miles.
When I finally made time for a run, I unboxed the new headphones, and there was a mild but noticeable feeling of stress regarding installation. You see, I’ve never owned wireless headphones before. Questions that came to mind included, “How do I turn these on?”, “Do I need to charge them beforehand?”, “Is there some kind of software or app to download first?” I needn’t have worried. As soon as I opened the case, the earbuds automatically switched themselves on and were ready to pair with my smartphone. I went to the settings in my smartphone, clicked the Bluetooth option and found ‘Jaybird RUN XT’ as an available device. I clicked on it and the headphones paired instantly. It was that simple.
As a test, I played Sultans of Swing by the Dire Straits. I can confirm the sound quality is glorious. It also has custom EQ, so you can tweak the audio settings to your preference. I listen to a lot of classic rock and hip hop, and great bass helps me achieve optimal running pace and cadence, so I cranked that up on the Jaybird app.
The first workout I did with the RUN XT was a 25-minute jog followed by 25 minutes of sprints, and I’m happy to report that each bud stayed perfectly in place. I never felt like they were getting loose or about to fall out. Running is all about getting out of your comfort zone, but I think it’s important that your ears stay within their comfort zone! When you’re trying to focus on your breathing and pace, there’s nothing more annoying than realizing how ill-fitting your headphones are. Jaybird have clearly taken this feedback on board, because they’ve provided several pairs of silicone ear gels of varying sizes to ensure a seamless, ultra-comfortable fit. The tips and fins are effortlessly interchangeable with different sizes, and I’m confident that each lucky winner of this contest will find the perfect fit for them.
One of the main highlights of the RUN XT headphones is that they aren’t just Bluetooth-enabled, they’re truly wireless. That means there are no wires whatsoever. The benefit of this to me is twofold. First of all, I can run without having to worry about accidentally tugging on my earbuds which is annoying and distracting. I enjoy greater mobility since my movements aren’t confined by cable connections. Secondly, I don’t have to go through the painstaking process of detangling headphones every single time they mysteriously tie themselves up in a knot while in my pocket. How much of my life have I spent detangling those wires? It adds up. I don’t even want to think about it.
My workouts usually last for about an hour, and the RUN XT headphones can easily cover that. I usually run a 10K at a casual pace, or I’ll do sprints for a shorter length of time. When it gets closer to the marathon, I’ll be doing longer runs every Sunday, but they won’t last longer than three hours. RUN XT offers four hours of battery life, but they come in a pocket-sized, pill-shaped case that works a triple shift as a storage box, charging dock, and power bank. When you finish your workout, simply dock each earbud in the case and it’ll top them up with a further eight hours of power. This kind of charging setup is ideal for charging your headphones on the way to the gym or track. You don’t need to connect to a power source until all twelve hours are used up. These earbuds also have a fast charge capability that provides an hour of juice in just five minutes. This is great when you’re in a rush, and it eliminates another excuse Ivan Instead would jump on: “Dead battery? No music? Can’t run today!” This isn’t an issue with RUN XT.
As the BMO marathon date approaches, I can see RUN XT becoming a must-have for all my commute runs, trail runs, park runs, and sessions on the treadmill. I can’t and won’t go back to wires. These earbuds are slim, discreet, and very comfortable. You can take phone calls on them and access your voice assistant. They offer improved mobility, are easy to use, and deliver awesome sound for all my playlists. And most importantly, when I’m struggling in the middle of a run and I want to quit (which happens often), RUN XT will deliver a motivating melody — just the nudge I need to keep me moving in pursuit of my limits.
HOW TO ENTER:
You can only submit one entry for this contest. I told you all about my preferred exercise. In a comment below this article, tell us about your preferred form of physical activity that could really benefit from these RUN XT headphones. Maybe you’re training for an ultra-marathon, or maybe the only exercise you get is your walk to work? Whatever makes you move, tell us how could these headphones could enhance it.
WHAT YOU CAN WIN:
We will randomly draw six winners. Each winner will win the RUN XT wireless headphones in either grey or black. The prizes are posted in the Rules and Regulations below.
This contest runs from Febuary 8th until Febuary 22nd.
Remember, you can only enter once. However, you probably know someone who loves to move to the sound of music, so please share this contest and they too will have a chance to win one of these prizes.
Win Jaybird RUN XT Headphones Contest Rules and Regulations
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The RUN XT will give more fun to my HIIT training. Trying to loose that belly from holidays.
Guided meditation is essential to start my day. The Run XT will truly replace the Plug N Play to simply Play.
My preferred form of physical activity – this time of year, it’s downhill skiing.
I also participate in the masters race group. We are often training on Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings . . . for race days. There are up to 150 racers in this league. I love it. AND, with these RUN XT headphones, i could play my favourite motivational music, during training. They fit neatly inside my helmet.
More importantly, on race days, in the start area, there is a lot of distraction to knock you off your game. I like the idea of being able to zone out and visualize my line and performance. With the RUN XT headphones, i can stay in my zone and optimize my performance.
Whatever makes you move, tell us how could these headphones could enhance it.
These would definitely improve my daily walk to/from work and well as hiking the local trails.
I would use them for jogging around sea wall.
TRX at home , indoor cycling, running on treadmill
Been doing a lot of dynamic exercises to strengthen my back. I’ve had such an annoying aches on my back since a knee surgery, and those exercises are the ones that been helping me the most. And when I’m feeling I need more push I prefer cardio kick-boxing work out with a bag. These headphones would really come in handy when doing a speedy punch or kicks, without having to feel the weight of the wires while moving. It would also be great to have such musical motivation without having to hear my own punch and kicks and/or grunt 😀
Great to practice with for an upcoming 1/2 marathon!
The would be perfect for working out the gym. You wouldn’t have to be worried about them falling out or getting in the way of anything. Specially when youre on the bench, you don’t have to worry about anything getting in the way or them falling out as you lay down. Compared to bulky over ear headphones, these would definitely be a better choice.
These would be great when training at the gym. Instead of wearing bulky over ear headphones, these stay in your ear and don’t have to worry about them falling out. Specially when using the bench press, you don’t have to worry about these coming off as you lay flat on the bench.
I have been walking in the evenings for exercise – admittedly at the mall. These would be perfect to keep me focused on walking and less on “Hey, look at that pair of shoes…” Thanks Best Buy!
These would be great for daily walks and shopping trips downtown.
My wife who is training for her second Ironman (Mont-Tremblant) this summer would use them during her insane training schedule, particularly on long indoor stationary bike rides and treadmill runs during our cold Saskatchewan winter. Good luck with your Marathon training Kevin!
It would be great for housework (that’s a kind of exercise, right?) so you can clean without being tethered to anything and avoid tangled wires.
i really like going on the treadmill streaming my netflix content. these headphones will ensure i don’t miss out on any dialog
These would be great to use when I am using our treadmill.
Perfect on the bike when on the indoor trainer.
These would be perfect for running!
I would use them while jogging along the boardwalk and when at the gym lifting weights.
Definitely, I would use it for soccer matches.
They would be ideal for running in the treadmill during the winter months.
I like to do a mix of exercises when working out, from walking to strength training to step aerobics. I think these would work well in any of those!
I would use them while I’m at the gym training 🙂
I’d use them for my hyopthermic half marathon that i am training for !
These would be great while riding my bike to work
my preferred form of physical activity is walking outdoors
I’d use them when I’m golfing to try to relax and prevent brain-freeze when I’m putting.
I’d wear them while doing dance workouts, or by cruising around our local park!
I Would use them for my long walks listening bill burrs podcasts
I’m planning on being a lot more active this year and visiting national/provincial parks. I could see these coming in handy for HIIT workouts where my older headphones would fall out due to the weight of the cable bouncing around. I imagine these would be nice to use whilst mowing my yard too, I imagine these bad boys would have noise cancellation? Wires can get stuck on the hydrostatic handle of my mower and rip them out of your ears and off of your head, which is no good!
Due to health issues, my only form of exercise is walking in my building during these cold months. I
have 10 floors floors in it. I start at the top & work down to the 1st floor by walking thru each
sector.
I can certainly benefit from these Jaybird earbuds as they are wireless & wold certainly boost my
mood as walking could get quite boring after awhile. ♀️
wear them while shoveling to make the time go faster
Hiking outside is my favourite exercise but in the winter it’s the treadmill which is very boring without music or an audiobook to listen to.
Skipping! Efficient way to get some cardio done
Definitely for basketball training. Nothing beats basketball and music!
Would be great to have in while practicing martial arts forms
perfect for my walk to work!
I would wear them when I am at the gym
I would wear these when I take my daily long walks
Need something secure and comfortable for Crossfit! Have used others but they always pop out.
Due to health issues, my only form of exercise is walking in my building during these cold months. I have 10 floors w/ 3 sections in it. I start at the top & work down to the 1st floor by walking thru each sector.
I can certainly benefit from these Jaybirds earbuds as they are wireless & would certainly boost my mood as walking could get quite boring after awhile. ♀️
I’m also doing some running and am currently making my way up to doing a 5k to start. These would be fantastic to have for music instead of my current wired earbuds.
I could listen to them while I am doing Yoga to listen to relaxing tunes! 😀
They would definitely help with my every day jogs!
These would make my bike rides amazing! I don’t like to have both ears covered when I’m in the streets so being able to wear just one and not have the other dangling there would be great.
The elliptical machine at the gym gets me moving.
I would wear these when jogging or weight training. No more wires to get in the way!
Walk to work and lunch power walks, elliptical.
We run our 4 dogs off leash. It would be great to have ear phones that I don’t have to worry about the wire getting tangled or the phones just falling out while I’m hearding the dogs.
Enjoy very long walks listening to instrumental music. They will enhance my freedom allowing me to walk freely.
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