With the JFK 50 Mile now completed and my 2011 athletic goals on the horizon it’s time for me to set my plans into action. The extended time off of running has been a blessing, but my body is certainly ready to get back into the groove of workouts. I’ve started a lifting program and the swimming is about to pick up full time after the New Year. Every time I start a new training cycle I find it easy to stick to the running, lifting and now biking in 2011. However, the swimming portion of my workouts always lack the same dedication. With my goal of an Ironman 70.3 in 2011 my lack luster feelings towards swimming needs to change. Thankfully, I discovered H20 Audio!
I recently have gone swimming with Kanye West and Kings of Leon thanks to H20 Audio’s waterproof Interval 3G that a 3rd generation Ipod Shuffle. I always have trouble sticking to my planned workout in the pool because I simply get bored with the up and down motion of the lane. The Interval completely eliminated this feeling from the first time I jumped back into the pool. There are three keys that sold me on H20 Audio’s products and now make me a firm believer that this is the go to Christmas gift for any swimmer or triathlete in your life. The three areas that I care about the most are as follows (in order)…
Comfort/Fit Please:
Plain and simple, if the product doesn’t fit correctly, I would not wear it. This however, is not the case with the Interval. The product stayed in place while not feeling like it was weighing my head down. The Interval weighs in at only 1.9 ounces which feels like nothing as you glide through the water. I also favor the Interval design over other options because it’s on your head (attached to the goggles) verses an arm or belt clip which would involve cords. To me, cords and the swimming motion just don’t mix. The Interval cords are very short and allow for perfect placement into your ears. The multiple ear bud options are also a great deal because they allow for a proper fit.
Music clarity:
After doing research on H20 Audio’s products some one or two reviewers questioned the product’s music clarity. I was sold on the music clarity after my first swim. There was not a hint of muffled sound during the workout. The Interval is also very convenient when it comes to switching something such as volume. Once in the water the push buttons are very easy to operate.
Is the Interval really Waterproof? YES. Thanks for asking:
With any electrical device that is meant to be in the water I alway question if it’s really waterproof. I certainly don’t want to drop 100 bucks on an Ipod only to get it damaged. H20 Audio products are definitely waterproof and will help you survive all those swim workouts in the months to come. There is no question that it’s worth the $99 $79 investment. Right now H20 Audio is running a great special on the Interval so ask Santa for this new toy for 2011 tri season now!
Come swim with us… we’ll be sure you don’t get bored in the water (evil grin)!
Congrats on setting your 2011 70.3 goal! Now that you’ve stated it publicly, you have to stick to it!
Thanks Brian! I made my 50 mile goal public back in Jan/Feb of this year so I def will make this goal happen as well! Thanks for all the support in 2010.