It has been reported that the world's governing body for marathons is to consider whether or not to ban the use of iPods at events.
The IAAF Road Running Commission is expected to debate the introduction of such a ban, which is already in use in the US, at a forthcoming meeting in Rio de Janeiro in September.
According to the Observer, some people within the sport feel that the portable music players act as a distraction to runners which could lead to them endangering other competitors.
Jill Geer, a spokeswoman for sporting body USA Track & Field, told the newspaper: "Some runners are irate and we understand and respect the thousands who like to listen to music.
"But we have a fundamental duty to guarantee the safety of participants."
Reports about the possible ban have come after Nike and Apple announced plans to work with gym equipment manufacturers on a range of exercise machines which allow users to record their fitness levels on their portable music players.
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