What’s the deal with the ipod mini shutting off automatically in the middle of workouts? This has been a huge pain recently, especially when I’m in a groove and about to totally shatter my customary 11 minute mile. So, I did some research. Went on to an Apple support site and found out that others were having the same issue. Turns out the ipod mini doesn’t like moisture. And I’m talking not even a little bit. So when I’d want to change the song with my sweaty finger in the middle of a run, the ipod would sense the moisture and end the session, effectively ending the run. Ironic right? No, it’s annoying.

Solution: wrap the ipod in a plastic sandwich bag and stuff it in my pocket during the runs or get one of those hokey armbands. After experimenting (and failing) with the plastic bag method, I’ve been left with no option but to get the armband. If that doesn’t work, I’m thinking about coating the ipod in lead.