Running can be a bit of a tedious activity sometimes. Sure, there’s something to be said for falling in love with your surroundings as you pound the pavement in your best workout gear. But more often than not, you might need something to help you push yourself a little faster. Running headphones have been essential to that process, and over the years, they’ve gotten quicker and lighter to help you do the same.
Earbuds, specifically designed to be worn while running, are a godsend for those that need some fast beats to help them along the way. Fortunately, companies have realized the inherent intensity of the activity. They have started to cut the wires, so the earbuds themselves are light and then reinforced them with a water and sweatproof construction to make sure they won’t fall apart on you. Oh, and extended battery life makes it so you can keep pushing yourself.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best running earbuds for you to use on your next jog. All that’s left is for you to cue up some killer tunes and put one foot in front of the other — our picks, below.