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Sara Hall: Music
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #9)

Posted May 16th, 2008 at 3:00 PM by Sara Hall

Section: News & Results, Motivation, Music, Track & Field, Olympics, Elite Athlete Blogs, Sara Hall

Welcome to the official blog of U.S. middle-distance runner Sara Hall. Sara’s list of running accolades include being a former NCAA All- American at Stanford, the 2006 USA 5K road champion, and the 2006 champion at the Continental Fifth Avenue Mile. Check back every other Friday for her latest entry at http://sarahall.thefinalsprint.com/

I often joke that I was born in the wrong body when it comes to music. For someone who loves music so much and whose brain is so musically-oriented, I can not carry a tune for the life of me! I have an incredible capacity for song lyrics, from childhood on, that I’ve heard more than a few times. I wish there was a TV show that was “Name that Disney Tune” because I would clean up!

Although music impacts me greatly, my own musical career didn’t last long. I tried taking up piano for two years while in junior high, but soccer, basketball and track took over, and I never could find time to practice. When I forgot my song in the middle of a piano recital, my parents and I decided it was time to call it quits. Besides that, though I have ambitions of learning the guitar one day, my music-making consists of singing in the car (poor Ryan!).
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TFS Review: Driving to Your Next Race? Use the DLO Transdock Micro to Get Pumped Up!

Posted May 25th, 2006 at 1:38 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews

Do you love using a mp3 player with your favorite songs to pump you up in training or during a race? Do the first few notes of your favorite song get your adrenaline pumping? If so - then try the DLO Transdock Micro FM transmitter that I reviewed for Gadgetell to get you psyched for your next race . . .

Product: DLO TransDock micro
Price: $69.99
Rating: Very Good 7.93/10.0
Pros: Superior performance, direct connection for iPod shuffle, operates on all frequencies, AC plug-in powers the transmitter and charges your iPod, supports any 1/8″ device (other MP3 player, PSP, etc.)
Cons: No direct connection or holster for the iPod and iPod nano, hard to operate while driving, difficult to view screen while plugged in.
Overall: Extremely useful and reliable. A “breath of fresh air” in the realm of FM transmitters. Aside from some minor design flaws, a great buy and a product you won’t regret purchasing.

DLO Transdock Micro FM Transmitter This DLO FM transmitter is a small, black device that connects directly to your vehicle’s AC adapter. A dock on the top portion of the device allows for a direct connection for an iPod shuffle via USB. An included adapter is available for use with the nano, iPod mini and iPod as well as a 1/8″ auxiliary port for use with other audio devices such as your PC, PSP, or non-Apple MP3 player as well as a tape deck out if you choose not to use the FM transmitter. Push buttons to change frequencies are located on either side of the unit. A small, rectangular screen displays the frequency in use. Supports 4 preset stations for quick station changes as your drive. Finally, DLO promotes the fact that the cable can be used to charge your iPod in home (a $20 value) via your PC but that did not seem to be the case. My computer did not recognize the USB device leaving me with a drained iPod.