When marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge goes on a run, he’s probably listening to a Kelly Clarkson song through his headphones.
Kipchoge, like many other sportsmen, wears headphones while training to boost motivation and filter out irritating background noise.
It’s critical for him to carefully assess the type of headphones he uses, which is likely why he chose a pair that costs between Sh20,000 and Sh30,000 when shipping charges are factored in.
A pair of Chinese headphones from Aftershokz is among Kipchoge’s top ten important possessions.
“These earphones are really unique. You can see it’s written no human is limited, which is my slogan and I have signed it myself,” he told GQ in a recent interview.
The earbuds’ most unexpected feature is that, unlike other types, they do not go inside your ear.
They use bone conduction technology, which sends vibrations to your inner ear without having to cover your ear.
This is especially essential to Kipchoge because he can listen to his favorite music while jogging without losing his situational awareness. These earphones might make the difference between life and death while running on the road.
Because these headphones don’t block or even touch his ear canal, he can hear other pedestrians, passing cars, and other potential traffic hazards.
Unlike traditional in-ear headphones, which can become unpleasant after a while, the Aftershokz are quite comfortable to use.
