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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Sony W Series Walkman MP3 Player review and GIVEAWAY!



  Typically I don't run with music.  It had been years and years since I had.  I like to think and listen to the sounds around me.  I was given the opportunity to try out the Sony Walkman MP3 player and was excited but equally dubious until I tried it out.   I still love to run without music but it was REALLY FUN to hear my favorite songs come on!  I was able to relax and just focus on the music and all other cares floated away.  The opportune evening to try them out presented itself when the hubby was doing a nuun demo and I wanted to get some miles in.



  I set out, believe it or not, in shoes since I knew there was a fair bit of glass on my route and I would be coming back after dark.  This allowed me to run with barefoot form but also to get lost in the music. Off I went with Mumford and Sons sending me on my way.  Beck to keep me going and Florence and the Machine to cheer me on.  Incredibly cathartic and yes I did sing out loud!


  Often when trying something new there are preconceived notions that creep in.  I thought the Walkman  would jiggle and want to come off or if it did stay put it would be uncomfortable.   Neither were the case.  They stayed put and were comfortable with easily accessible controls.  It was also easy to load up songs.  All loading was done through Windows Media Player and  dragging and dropping from my desktop.   Easy peasy.
The Walkman charges up quickly through USB and give you a 90 minute charge just after 2 minutes if you are in a rush.  There is plenty of room for your music with 2GB storage and another feature is that its sweat proof!

 Want to win a pair??  Sony sent me two additional players to give away!!
Here are the rules to the giveaway and as always post a separate comment for each thing that you do.  Each comment will count as an entry.  The winner will be chosen using Random.org a week from today on the 16th and I will announce the winner the day after.
  • Do you run with music?
  • Whats your favorite running song?
  • Blog, facebook, tweet, whatever but post a comment for each that you do.
  • follow this blog
  • follow me on facebook and say hello :)
Ramble on my friends.  I leave you with some Led Zepplin motivation.....









100 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Let me tell you how much I HATE the cords when I run! I use music because I'm alone when I run all the time. BUT when BF I don't use music :) I love the song Stronger..

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  2. PennyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I love to run with music, it gives me that little extra bounce in my step to get going some mornings.

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  3. PennyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Right now I'm lovig Jennifer Lopez ON THE FLOOR along with Jason Aldean,Blake Shelton.

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  4. PennyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I follow you girl

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  5. PennyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I follow you on fb

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  6. PennyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Posted giveaway on my blog

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  7. Rebecca BarberJuly 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Cheesy, but I love "I Can Go The Distance" from Hercules. It's such an amazing pick me up!

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  8. Rebecca BarberJuly 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Following your blog!

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  9. ~K~July 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    i don't run with music.

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  10. ~K~July 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    ok, i don't USUALLY run w/ music but i did last winter when i was in an indoor track and my fav song to run to was "Hanging On" by britt nicole.

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  11. ~K~July 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    i follow this blog!

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  12. ~K~July 9, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    like ya on fb and said hello!

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  13. AmyJuly 9, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I don't run with music, but only because my mp3 player thingy died. I am happy either way, with or without music.

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  14. AmyJuly 9, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    My favorite song to run to is Pain ~ Three Days Grace.

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  15. AmyJuly 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  16. AmyJuly 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I "like" you on facebook.

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  17. VanessaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I follow!

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  18. VanessaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I like you on FB and I said hello! Teehee.

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  19. VanessaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I tweeted this

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  20. VanessaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I posted this on FB

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  21. VanessaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I mostly run with music while road running (to work, etc), not so much on trails. On the road it helps me get into a good groove.

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  22. VanessaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I have so many fav running songs! One is Michael Buble Feeling Good :)

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  23. catJuly 9, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    i follow you! my fav song is runaway by the karen single band

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  24. catJuly 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    i fb and tweeted

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  25. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I have never had a music player I could run with.
    shilobeedy@gmail.com

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  26. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I would run to Young Blood by The Naked & Famous
    shilobeedy@gmail.com

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  27. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    My tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/samsakara/status/89755759251955713
    shilobeedy@gmail.com

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  28. JeanetteJuly 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Yes I run with music. It is a necessity.

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  29. PlattJuly 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I run with music.

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  30. PlattJuly 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Bad Love - Eric Clapton.

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  31. PlattJuly 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I am a follower.

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  32. T. BucknerJuly 9, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Follower. Sometimes listen to music and when I do, anything reggae or classic rock gets me going.

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  33. Momma got the runsJuly 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Yeah, I love to run with music and podcasts. It helps me take a mental vacation and I really look forward to it!

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  34. Momma got the runsJuly 9, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Lately my favorite running song is 'All of the lights' Kayne West and 'Moment for life' Nikki minage. I like beats that make me bust a move (<;

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  35. Momma got the runsJuly 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I follow ya!

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  36. PennyJuly 9, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    shared on my fb page

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  37. abbiJuly 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I'm a follower

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  38. abbiJuly 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Yep, I love to run with music and do so on most runs...except some races and the days I run with one of my dogs!

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  39. abbiJuly 9, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I've been enjoying Nicki Minaj - Super Bass lately.

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  40. JeanetteJuly 9, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I am following your blog

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  41. JeanetteJuly 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    One of my favorite songs is "Work" by Ciara.

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  42. JeanetteJuly 9, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I am following you on facebook

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  43. Barry HuffmanJuly 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I follow your blog

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  44. Barry HuffmanJuly 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I follow you on fb

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  45. Barry HuffmanJuly 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I don't listen to music much. I am a podcast addict!

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  46. Barry HuffmanJuly 9, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Some of my favorite podcasts are:
    Geek Girl Runner
    Geeks in Running Shoes
    Phedippidations
    but my currently my favorite is:
    Slow Runners Club

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  47. Barry HuffmanJuly 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I just twittered your contest

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  48. AlannaJuly 9, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I listen to music for speed work, but have started leaving it behind on easy runs. Besides having to hear what Spud is saying in the stroller it's nice to just listen to nature.

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  49. AlannaJuly 9, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I like Supersonic by Pearl Jam, although any of their stuff is great.

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  50. AlannaJuly 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Linked to my sidebar @ running42km.blogspot.com

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  51. AlannaJuly 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I follow :)

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  52. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I run with music - just started this April during long runs. I really do prefer to listen to my rhythm and focus on my form, but after 2 hours, there is something great about being able to tune into something else.

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  53. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Favorite running song: right now, it's "I Don't Like Mondays" by the Boomtown Rats. It kicked in at 30K in May and got me pumped for the last 12K.

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  54. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Follow this blog.

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  55. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I follow you on FB:)

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  56. The Urban Trail RunnerJuly 9, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I almost NEVER run with music, but when I'm really tired or down and need a legal shot of steroids, I'll break out the ipod. Bruce Springsteen, The Gaslight Anthem, the White Stripes, the Thermals, the Hold Steady: basically rock n' roll to keep my feet moving when my mind isn't up to the job.

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  57. The Urban Trail RunnerJuly 9, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    But if I had to pick a song: "Boxer" by the Gaslight Anthem.

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  58. The Urban Trail RunnerJuly 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Facebooked (if that's a verb)

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  59. The Urban Trail RunnerJuly 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Already follow the blog

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  60. The Urban Trail RunnerJuly 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    And already following on facebook, but said 'hi.'

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  61. The Urban Trail RunnerJuly 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    And already following on facebook, but said 'hi.'

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  62. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I like to run with music b/c it pushes me on farther than I would usually go :)

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  63. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Right now I'm liking "Pain" by Jimmy Eat World lol

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  64. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogJuly 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I follow you

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  65. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogJuly 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    My Blog like your Blog on FB

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  66. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogJuly 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    posting on my FB page

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  67. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogJuly 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Lots of favorite songs, but for first thing in the morning I love Hello World by Lady Antebellum

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  68. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogJuly 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I run with music most of the time, sometimes I listen to podcasts

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  69. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogJuly 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Posting a link to this in the sidebar of my blog

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  70. SuzyJuly 11, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I do 25% of my outdoor runs with music. It is creeping up, I used to do very few runs with tunes.

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  71. SuzyJuly 11, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I love Devil Went Down to Georgia, it always gets me going.

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  72. SuzyJuly 11, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog.

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  73. SuzyJuly 11, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    I follow on FB and I said hi!

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  74. shelJuly 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    i run with music when i need motivation - in the later stages of a long run or during the second half of an ultra. florence and the machine, the killers, james brown, michael jackson - those are some favs!

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  75. Runner4LifeJuly 12, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Yes I run with music - how can anyone not?

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  76. Runner4LifeJuly 12, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    My favorite running song currently is Ne-Yo's Beautiful Monster

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  77. Runner4LifeJuly 12, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I am a follower of your blog Angie!

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  78. JesseJuly 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Music gives you THAT extra energy so you can run a bit further, run a bit faster. So yes, absolutely!

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  79. JesseJuly 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I just followed your blog!

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  80. JesseJuly 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    OMG, Vicki S and I share the same running song right now! lol You have great taste Vicki ;)

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  81. TheRyanJuly 12, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Being a music fan and someone who loves to run marrying the two was inevitable.

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  82. TheRyanJuly 12, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    As one of the few guys who has posted here, I feel pressured to give a matcho response for the choice of running music.......so here it is: Adele's Rolling in the Deep. Please be kind!

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  83. TheRyanJuly 12, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Hey Angie, I am following you! ^^

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  84. ChloeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Angie, I just became a follower!

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  85. ChloeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    At the moment I am having a hard time getting Katy Perry's Fireworks out of my head! Help!?

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  86. ChloeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Running with music is one of the most pleasant things out there! That's why I love doing it so much~~~~~~

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  87. ElizabethJuly 15, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Yes I run with music.

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  88. ElizabethJuly 15, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I don't really have any favorite song, since I run to just beat so I really enjoy the free mixes from www.motiontraxx.com they are already set to the right bpm.

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  89. ElizabethJuly 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Already follow your blog

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  90. ElizabethJuly 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Follow u on FB

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  91. jhJuly 15, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Used to avoid music, but I don't think I've run once without it for the last two years.

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  92. jhJuly 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Favorite song? Depends on the day, but probably Fugees, The Score.

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  93. StacieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

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  94. StacieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Yes, I run with music. I do better when I can't hear myself breathing :)

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  95. StacieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I like running to ET by Katy Perry.

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  96. StacieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I posted the giveaway on my blog.

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  97. StacieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I tweeted ~ windyrunner

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  98. StacieJuly 15, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I posted the giveaway on Facebook.

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  99. EricaHJuly 15, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I run with music 99.9 percent of the time

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  100. jmr615July 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    i run with music, but didn't know this existed! this would make it sooooo much better!!!

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