I don't usually like to switch things up on race day, but I took a risk and wore the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones for the first time earlier this year when I ran the Manchester Marathon, and they exceeded my expectations in both quality and comfort. Right now, as part of the October Amazon Prime Big Deal Days shopping event,the Shokz OpenRun Pro are $124, $55 down from the original $179 price tag.
The OpenRun Pro headphones are featured in our guide to the best bone conduction headphones for many reasons, but the standout features include how lightweight they feel around the head and how secure they feel when you wear them. Personally, I was seriously impressed with the sound quality as I ran through the cheering crowds of Manchester—all 26.2 miles of them.
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From the moment I hit play on my marathon playlist—an eclectic mix of house music and Abba— I could tell the sound quality was fantastic. Whether it was an upbeat dance tracks or a Swedish pop classic, every note came through crisp and clear.
This was my first time wearing a pair of bone conduction headphones, and I was really impressed with the technology behind this style of headphone. My race bib had my name on it, so as I clocked the miles, many friendly strangers were cheering me on. Thanks to the open-ear design, I could hear every cheer without missing a beat of my playlist.
Comfort was another area where the Shokz OpenRun Pro impressed me. Despite wearing them from the start line to the finish line, I barely noticed they were there. They’re so lightweight and secure that they feel almost forgettable, which is exactly what you want during a marathon when you want to feel as light as you can.
I finished the marathon with a time of 3:48, with the OpenRun Pros easily lasting the whole race. With up to eight hours of playtime, they could have easily run the marathon again without shutting down, even if I couldn't!
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Jessica Downey
Fitness Writer
Jessica is an experienced fitness writer with a passion for running. Her love for keeping fit and fueling her body with healthy and enjoyable food quite naturally led her to write about all things fitness and health-related. If she isn’t out testing the latest fitness products such as the latest running shoe or yoga mat for reviewing then she can be found writing news and features on the best ways to build strength, active aging, female health, and anything in between. Before then she had a small stint writing in local news, has also written for Runners World UK (print and digital), and gained experience with global content marketing agency, Cedar Communications.
Born and raised in Scotland, Jessica is a massive fan of exercising and keeping active outdoors. When at home she can be found running by the sea, swimming in it, or up a mountain. This continued as she studied and trained to become a PPA-accredited magazine journalist in Wales. And since working and living in London, she splits her time between weight training in the gym, trying new fitness classes, and finding scenic running routes. Jessica enjoys documenting this on her fitness-inspired Instagram page@jessrunsherewhere she loves engaging with like-minded fitness junkies.
She is a big fan of healthy cooking and loves learning more about this area with expert nutritionists she has met over the years. Jessica is a big advocate for building healthy relationships with food rather than building restrictive attitudes towards it. When she isn’t eating or running she also enjoys practicing yoga in her free time as it helps her to unwind and benefits her performance in other sports.
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