I ran my first half-marathon last year, and these are the Shokz headphones I wish I had invested in to power me through the killer 13-mile race

As far as the best running headphones go, we’re still obsessing over the range of audio devices that Shokz has, especially those on offer right now during Amazon Prime Day.

I recently rounded up the best workout headphones deals and thought they’re all solid picks, but not all of them are suited to running and intense cardio quite like Shokz. With that said, if you’re more of a runner and less of a gym rat, investing in a good pair of headphones from Shokz might work out for you much better in the long run. Pun intended.

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Our best overall running headphones, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, are now down to $124.95 from $179.95 on Amazon in the US. There’s also a UK deal to match, taking the same pair of headphones down to £134 from £169.

However, if bone conduction headphones aren’t on your list this Prime Day and you’d rather go without the connective band, the Shokz OpenFit 2+ are a great alternative, now $109 from $199.95 — and £144 down from £179 in the UK.

Last year, I ran my first half-marathon, ticking off another bucket list achievement, but deciding to go music-less was a huge mistake. Besides, my current headphones aren’t designed for high-intensity running, which is why I wish I had looked into these models from Shokz before completing the whole 13 miles.

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