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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() skymedx - 2009-12-26 10:50 AM Oh the newbie ran on Christmas!!! Go one over on you. Plus I did eat way tooooo much myself. SHOW OFF!!!! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() gobluedds - 2009-12-26 11:02 AM Going to try very hard to be good the rest of the weekend. Ate more than I care to admit yesterday, so going to try to work it off today. Riding lessons with my son, then a run. Lots of playing with the new toys (mine and the boys)! Testing my new heart rate monitor on the run today. Hope everyone had a great day yesterday and can have a productive weekend. I too got a new Heart rate mon. Garmin Forerunner 305 now need to sit down in a corner by myself and figure it out--enjoy |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Who ever is the "Expert" in our group on the Heart Rate Mon. please spell it out in Newbie terms Garmin Forerunner 305. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I have a 305. I love it. What do you want to know? Hit the upper left hand button to turn it on. Does that help |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Boston Beginner - 2009-12-26 4:31 PM Funny, I can turn it on ok--waiting for to stop raining then going out for a test run.I have a 305. I love it. What do you want to know? Hit the upper left hand button to turn it on. Does that help |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The best feature I found is the auto lapping every mile. Have you figured that out yet? There is also auto pausing, which works really well on the bike when you get to stop signs and stop lights. Let us know how it goes. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() AlanaF - 2009-12-26 8:14 PM Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() Do you wear goggles in the pool?I won't open my eyes in the pool unless I am wearing goggles because of the contacts. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Boston Beginner - 2009-12-26 11:17 AM gobluedds - 2009-12-26 11:02 AM Going to try very hard to be good the rest of the weekend. Ate more than I care to admit yesterday, so going to try to work it off today. Riding lessons with my son, then a run. Lots of playing with the new toys (mine and the boys)! Testing my new heart rate monitor on the run today. Hope everyone had a great day yesterday and can have a productive weekend. What kind did you get? Have any questions? Tech4o is the brand. does just about everything. HR, calorie burn, chrono, lap counter, pedo, exercise history. only thing i don't like about it is no auto download to the computer, but since it was a gift, i won't complain too loud. Now just need to set up my workouts based on HR targets |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Training sch. when you have a race? Wondering what everyones routines are when they have a race--how do you adjust your training sch in the days before hand. (mine is only a 5K this week) so will probally stay with my reg routine until the morning of. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Dragonflyer - 2009-12-27 10:54 AM Training sch. when you have a race? Wondering what everyones routines are when they have a race--how do you adjust your training sch in the days before hand. (mine is only a 5K this week) so will probally stay with my reg routine until the morning of. Typically one tapers on the week off the run. If it were me I wouldn't run at least 2 days prior to give my body the rest it needs and to be ready to go race day. I am sure others will have other ideas. I'll be routin' for ya on Thursday! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Seren - 2009-12-27 7:07 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-26 8:14 PM Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() Do you wear goggles in the pool?I won't open my eyes in the pool unless I am wearing goggles because of the contacts. I do wear googles. They must leak or something because somehow my contacts get trashed. I'll have to more attention to see if they leak at all. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good morining everyone!! (I have the crud got it from the kiddos I'm sure)Not feeling the best, going to the docter today. Got a new road bike for Christmas, can't believe the difference from my mtn bike. Took a stroll on it and wow it is fast! Have to learn how to ride it so I don't kill myself. Thats my new toy. Back to you later. Have a great day. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good morning/afternoon. I hope everyone is doing well. I am back at work after my week off and pushing through emails and voice mails. Exciting stuff. How is everyone's week shaping up? Any big plans for New Years? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() AlanaF - 2009-12-27 11:07 PM Seren - 2009-12-27 7:07 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-26 8:14 PM Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() Do you wear goggles in the pool?I won't open my eyes in the pool unless I am wearing goggles because of the contacts. I do wear googles. They must leak or something because somehow my contacts get trashed. I'll have to more attention to see if they leak at all. With my $200-get-whatever-tri-stuff-you-want gift card, I will be getting these. I know people who swear by them. I will let you know how they work. Edited by Boston Beginner 2009-12-28 10:31 AM |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Boston Beginner - 2009-12-28 11:30 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-27 11:07 PM Seren - 2009-12-27 7:07 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-26 8:14 PM Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() Do you wear goggles in the pool?I won't open my eyes in the pool unless I am wearing goggles because of the contacts. I do wear googles. They must leak or something because somehow my contacts get trashed. I'll have to more attention to see if they leak at all. With my $200-get-whatever-tri-stuff-you-want gift card, I will be getting these. I know people who swear by them. I will let you know how they work. I have a pair of those and absolutely love them! I got them in response to leaky goggles.... I also have a pair of racing goggles. Edited by Seren 2009-12-28 10:48 AM |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Seren - 2009-12-28 11:47 AM Boston Beginner - 2009-12-28 11:30 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-27 11:07 PM Seren - 2009-12-27 7:07 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-26 8:14 PM Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() Do you wear goggles in the pool?I won't open my eyes in the pool unless I am wearing goggles because of the contacts. I do wear googles. They must leak or something because somehow my contacts get trashed. I'll have to more attention to see if they leak at all. With my $200-get-whatever-tri-stuff-you-want gift card, I will be getting these. I know people who swear by them. I will let you know how they work. I have a pair of those and absolutely love them! I got them in response to leaky goggles.... I also have a pair of racing goggles. There you go. I might be changing the name of this group to Seren's Mentor Group. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Boston Beginner - 2009-12-28 11:03 AM Seren - 2009-12-28 11:47 AM Boston Beginner - 2009-12-28 11:30 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-27 11:07 PM Seren - 2009-12-27 7:07 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-26 8:14 PM Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() Do you wear goggles in the pool?I won't open my eyes in the pool unless I am wearing goggles because of the contacts. I do wear googles. They must leak or something because somehow my contacts get trashed. I'll have to more attention to see if they leak at all. With my $200-get-whatever-tri-stuff-you-want gift card, I will be getting these. I know people who swear by them. I will let you know how they work. I have a pair of those and absolutely love them! I got them in response to leaky goggles.... I also have a pair of racing goggles. There you go. I might be changing the name of this group to Seren's Mentor Group. How much of your $200 get whatever you want card will these use up? Seren, you said these don't bother your contacts at all? I'm spending some serious $$ on disposables, so it might make better financial sense to buy goggles instead. I should have posted before I just dropped $50 on a 60 day supply. Sigh... oh well. At least I won't have to next time. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ok - I'm going to buy some new goggles. Josh, have you researched it and know where a good deal is? Also, Seren, how are your racing goggles any different? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() AlanaF - 2009-12-28 1:46 PM Ok - I'm going to buy some new goggles. Josh, have you researched it and know where a good deal is? Also, Seren, how are your racing goggles any different? Here is a page of masks. They range from $19 to $25. I will also check some of BT sponsor's sites and get back to you. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Boston Beginner - 2009-12-28 12:03 PM Seren - 2009-12-28 11:47 AM Boston Beginner - 2009-12-28 11:30 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-27 11:07 PM Seren - 2009-12-27 7:07 AM AlanaF - 2009-12-26 8:14 PM Wow. I'm jealous of everyone's new toys! I want a Garmin someday! Anyway, I am excited because I went to the eye doc today and he gave me a prescription for disposable contacts to use only for swimming. I know that sounds like a cheesy thing to be excited about, but I have had so much eye irritation since I started swimming. He said my contacts just absorbed the chlorine and then released it all day long on my eye. Yay! Major problem solved for me. I've still got company until Monday, so my spare time is few and far between. I'm sneaking this time right now ![]() Do you wear goggles in the pool?I won't open my eyes in the pool unless I am wearing goggles because of the contacts. I do wear googles. They must leak or something because somehow my contacts get trashed. I'll have to more attention to see if they leak at all. With my $200-get-whatever-tri-stuff-you-want gift card, I will be getting these. I know people who swear by them. I will let you know how they work. I have a pair of those and absolutely love them! I got them in response to leaky goggles.... I also have a pair of racing goggles. There you go. I might be changing the name of this group to Seren's Mentor Group. This is still your group Josh...I am just excited to be part of one. I've been waiting since June to join one! Just tell me if I step on any toes! |
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New user ![]() ![]() | ![]() Dear All, I am thinking about getting some proper runnings shoes, and dont want to spend a ton, any advice? Thanks. FFD |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Boston Beginner - 2009-12-28 1:06 PM AlanaF - 2009-12-28 1:46 PM Ok - I'm going to buy some new goggles. Josh, have you researched it and know where a good deal is? Also, Seren, how are your racing goggles any different? Here is a page of masks. They range from $19 to $25. I will also check some of BT sponsor's sites and get back to you. Thanks! Don't worry about checking out any of BT's sites! Don't make your mentor job harder than it needs to be. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() fdaniele - 2009-12-28 3:36 PM Dear All, I am thinking about getting some proper runnings shoes, and dont want to spend a ton, any advice? Thanks. FFD Take my advice with a grain of salt, but when it comes to being cheap I've usually got you covered. I couldn't afford a "proper" pair, so I just spent almost two hours trying on running shoes at a local discount sporting goods store. I mostly paid attention to whether they rolled my ankles in or out, (don't know the technical term), how my arches felt (I'm pretty flat footed) and etc. I ended up with a $28 pr of New Balance. Later I bought a more expensive pair of Nikes and they bugged me, so I'm back in them. It works for now until I can get a better pair. When it comes to a "proper' pair, I'm no help. Sorry! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() "Proper" really does mean fit more than anything in my opinion. I know a guy who runs on converse high tops. The shoes that the so called experts told me I was supposed to wear ended up giving me no end of grief. I went back to a cheaper pair that I was comfortable with until I found my Five-fingers (the cheapest of the lot). Now I wear those inside and my old stand-bys outside in the cold and wet. Don't buy into the hype that the more expensive the shoe, the better it is for your feet. Run in what feels good to you. I know a lot of people who swear by certain brands, and I think that some brands cater to a certain foot type more than others for example I really like Asics, can't wear Nike. Others swear by Brooks or New Balance. Again, try on lots of shoes before you buy. Hope this helps.... |
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