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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Exercising on the treadmill.
for my walks
I would love to have these on and listen to soothing music while I clean the snow on my driveway with my snow blower, which usually gives me a headache since I have to hear the loud sound to the engine for up to half an hour!
Love to wear these while shoveling the snow. Thanks
These would be great when I am jogging
I could use these cross country skiing for sure
I would use these when I am power walking.
These would be great when I am doing my weight training at the gym.
I need to have a set of headphones that I don’t have to worry about when I am riding my bike.
Walk, out much better on my joints. This would put a spring in my step!
Working out. They won’t fall out of my ears
My workout is doing yard work (gardening, pruning, cutting grass, fixing deck) and would love a music accompaniment.
My preferred activity is plenty of clapping and cheering as dedicated marathoners pass by. With no wires to interfere I could really rack up the action.
These would help make my walk to and from work more enjoyable.
walking
Would love to win these when I’m out walking and exploring the city of Toronto!
I usually walk/run everywhere I go, especially if it’s nearby. These would come in handy and perk up my day.
Long walks
Anything wireless makes life easier even when excerizing.
I love martial arts and have taken to boxing lately, so these headphones would be perfect for my workouts. They would not get in the way of my movements and grappling!
My husband’s Birthday is in May and my gosh these would be wonderful for him. He loves you to run and listen to music. I would use them too, I live to walk my dog.
I’m on my treadmill every day for medical reasons. These would do away with the troublesome wires that I’ve actually tripped on in the past.
I could use these at the gym or at home.
At the gym, outside snownlowing, cutting the grass, these headphones would be amazing for everything!
I love to run on the treadmill at the gym,these would be great, thanks!
Would benefit daily walk or jogs.
These would be great for me to start my New year’s resolution on the treadmill after rolling my ankle.
One of my goals this year is to get outdoors more so these would be perfect for my long walks and adventures. Thanks! 🙂
this sounds so bad. I would give them to my son so I dont have to hear him watch vidoes of other people playing on line.
These would be great to get started on the new year’s resolution on the treadmill after rolling my ankle. Fingers crossed.
My favourite way to exercise is jogging outside
circuit training
My new year’s resolution has been getting back in shape. So far so good! These headphones would be great to make treadmill runs more bearable!
My new year’s resolution has been getting back in shape. So far so good! These headphones would help make the treadmill runs more bearable!
I walk and take the bus so these headphones would really help
These would be perfect for my walking program I just started.No bulk or wires to interfere with my movement.
Running on the treadmill.
These would be great when I’m working out at the gym
These would be great for when I’m cleaning house and moving from room to room.
These would be great for my walks on the trails.
I would use these while on my Eliptical. My experience would be so much nicer.
I love walking along the river trails!
I’d actually love to wear these while doing outdoor work…shoveling, cutting the lawn, gardening, etc.
I come definitely use these for my walk to work, maybe they could help me be on time more often.
I would add it to my gym treadmill runs & at home jump rope sessions!
These would be great for a run or even during an airplane trip!
Would be great when I’m running on the treadmill.
These would be great for when I go for a run and start to prepare for some 10k races coming up this summer.
I love going for jogs in our neighborhood. These would be awesome
perfect for when I am going on trail walks and while gardening
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