Whether you’re listening to a This American Life podcast or bassing out on some Kanye beats, an awesome pair of running earphones can have a major impact on your running experience. Before buying a pair, you’ll want to know for sure they can deliver immersive sound quality, stand up to wear and tear, and most importantly, stay put! Worry not. We’ve come up with a list of wireless, bluetooth-enabled options that’ll make you want to run past your target distance.

Being in the business of nipple chafing, I’ve pretty much seen it all. Runners go to great lengths to protect and preserve their nips, but some methods add to the pain, cause new problems, or are just downright unnecessary. Here are some fails we’ve seen and some reasons why these alternatives deserve a hard pass.