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Bridget

EQUIPMENT QUESTION FOR EVERYONE:

Im wanting to buy a GPS trainer, but not sure which one to get.  I know that Garmin seems to be the top dog on the block.  But after searching several ones, I have found that I am liking the Motorola Motoactv.  Not only does it have all the features the Garmin has, it also has a smart mp3 player that remembers which songs pump you up and make you run faster and creates a special play list with them.

I dont know how you guys download your workout data via your GPS on this site yet, I was wondering if the Motoactv can do that too?

Dont want to spend all that money on a GPS if it isnt what I am expecting it to be.

Does anyone know anything about the Motoactv? 

Or any suggestions on which GPS would be a great buy?

Thanks

Okey

Hey all,

Done.  Fini.  And still alive to talk about it.  A well-run all women's race, lots of bright sunny skies and no real issues other than my poor swim performance.  Terrible sighting on the dogleg first length into the sun trying to get clear of the wave.  Hope I didn't impede anyone or mess them up too badly.    2 lap bike course was uneventful, i'm just slow - not enough bike time yet and I don't use a road bike.  Run course was hot, but there were 4 or 5 aid stations (in a 5K!) plus 2 misting stations, 2 stations with ice and 1 with wet towels.   Well planned for the weather conditions.

Surprisingly, based on just a wild guess on my estimated bike time, I finished 1 minute under the total time I had predicted.  Who'da thunk?  

I am definitely an over-thinker, over-packer, over-planner etc. when it comes to races.  2 things I won't do again - 1) race belt-didn't work for me, ended up spun around at the finish. :p  2) don't try to eat GU and change gears with the same hand.  duh  

Thanks to everyone for all the support and good wishes!

I have decided I will S/B/R in exchange for cheesecake.  

Great job!

Like. Congrats on the finish to you and all the others who raced this weekend.

Day 2 of getting up early instead of going out late. A nice little 4.5 mile run on the trails. Stopped for about five minutes to watch the trout rising in the pond. Was about to swim in it, but didn't. Maybe later today if not stormy by then. Got home to see both my kids waiting near the door. Apparently my dog started barking when I left and woke everybody up. So much for that training plan. It turned out to be a good thing because I accidently locked myself out of the house. Made the kids breakfast at 5:30AM, about :30 minutes ahead of our regularly scheduled time. Next time the dog comes with me and I check the locks before I go out.

I feel ready to take on the day after my morning workout, although I have to admit I am a little tired and it's not even 8AM yet. Will have to get to bed earlier the night before these dawn patrols. That will take some discipline, but usually I'm asleep before 10PM anyway. Most likely an easy or rest day tomorrow. MUST SWIM!!!

Well done!  Sounds like you rocked the she rock! 

Now there is an idea-- cheesecake at the finish. Could have a nice variety, cheesecake with strawberries, cheesecake plain, cheesecake with raspberries,  cheesecake with chocolate.. suddenly I am craving cheesecake. 

Okey,

Are you looking for a GPS or a heart rate monitor.  If you are just after a GPS that plays mp3s, depending on the phone you have there are lots of apps that already do this.  I have an Iphone and use my app to track all workouts except strength and swimming. I would mention the name of the app, but it is from a competing site. It allows me to use the GPS built into my phone to track all my runs and rides, plus the option to manually enter in training for the days that I am on the treadmill or stationary bike.  BT also has an app that does some of this, but I find it to still be a bit premature. 

I haven't leaped into the wold of a heart rate monitor just yet.  I have been ogling the Garmin, but it is a bit steep at the moment.  I keep telling myself I will pick one up at the end of the model year, but then I find the newer model just too appealing. 

--marcus

Question for everyone, actually two questions.

How long are everyone's running shoes lasting before they need to be replaced.  I am starting to get some foot issues in my current pair and they have about 245.07 miles on them.  It seems a bit early, but it was the same symptoms I had before I replaced the last pair.  Considering, my previous pair went over 400 miles (probably pushed them a bit too long.)

Question numero two. 

What kind of ear phones is everyone using on their MP3 players.  I still use the defacto Iphone ear phones, but they are not very sweat resistant.  Once the sweat gets inside the on wire controls they start to do random things, which is annoying to say the least.   I like the overall fit. I have tried the skull candy replacements, but they just dont say in my ear.  Any suggestions?

--Thanks Marcus

My shoes last anywhere from 250 to 300 miles.  I currently am running in Nikes which do break down faster (confirmed by my friend who works in a running store)  When I ran in Brooks I seemed to get about 350.  Then they went on changed my shoe, I hate that.  I too can tell when certain aches and pains start happening that it's time for a new pair.

Its powered by Android software...it comes in either 8gb or 16gb.  Itune and media player downloads, comes with a watch band strap...has attactments for puting on your bike, works with all blue tooth devices, and also you can get wireless head phones for it.  They say they will have continual free software upgrades.  Looks like the 8gb goes for $220, and the 16gb goes for $280.  Also has heart monitor too.  Im really thinking about getting this.

All you tech geeks are killing me. I would love to get my hands on some of these products. Recently I have been going out with just a stop watch and guessing my distances. VERY uncharacteristic. Usually carry a GPS, or drive my route and check the odometer, or check my mileage with Map My Run. When I go tech free, from experience I know that on the trails I can put up between a 9-10 minute mile. I just do the simple math after.

SWIM!! About 400 yards. A good start. My form has deteriorated, but it felt great to get wet again. There was a rather large group of 20somethings partying there. I've heard of pace booty, but shore booty is a little harder to appreciate. A couple of them were fishing, so I had to swim way out. Turns out that the pond gets a little shallower as it goes out. The scariest part was closest to the beach where, for some reason, it drops down deep. Still got me nervous every time I had to cross the 'deep end'. Weirdness. I had to trail run .5 miles each way to get to the water because parking was jammed from these folks. That took away from some of the session time because I promised my wife I wouldn't be out past 6 o'clock. If the storms hold off, I'll get in again today. Praying for more shore booty.

Sounds similar to an ANT+ device for the Iphone, but stand alone. The free software upgrades dont always mean all that much as it is typical for a vendor to stop providing updates once the new model year is out.

Any time I look at a device like that I worry that it is a jack of all trades and I wonder if it really does all the things you really need it to well or just kinda ho hum.

Nice getting out there is AM!  

Were you able to get that shore booty??  How is the ice cream challenge going?  So far I have been killing it, but then wifey made chocolate chip cookies so I have a substitute. 

Thanks Suzi,

I have heard some folks buy there shoes in pairs to help increase the life?  Have you or any one else tried that.. any success to it?

No ice cream yet. Been substituting with a bowl of mini wheats cereal instead. My co-workers (polar opposites of me) can not fathom why I would want to deny myself such a treat. They also wonder why I would want to S/B/R. They are also overweight and diabetic. It reinforces my habits. In fact, over the years much of my life has been changed by not wanting to become the people I work with.

RE: Shore booty: Although I am married, I couldn't resist saying hello as I walked past the girls. Not sure a young pretty girl would want anything to do with a guy who has a wife, kids, and has to work two jobs to cover his bills. AND I'm sure my wife would NOT be cool with me dating other chicks. Like I tell my wife: On my schedule, WHEN would I be able to see other chicks? I think I could fit an affair in from 2:30-2:45AM on the third Thursday of every 5th month. (If I was a sleazy male skank, but I am not.)

Nothing like a crayfish to get you moving and the non-health conscious to get you motivated. 

I know I have been a little absent lately, but life has been hectic.  Was sick most of last week, and feeling it this week in training.  I haven't had sore and fatigued muscles for a long time, and now all of a sudden I am almost aching everywhere!

Did a swim time trial this morning, and have knocked 15 seconds per 100m off my first time trial 10 weeks ago - I am stoked!  Wouldn't say I'm very fast, and certainly not going to win any races, but training is definitely moving me in the right direction.

Planning my first ever race next weekend (24th June), was going to do a sprint tri, but I don't have a bike, and not feeling very confident about it, so thinking I'll just run the 5km instead....

Anyway, sounds like everyone is powering on at the moment!!  Keep it up!

Suzanne