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My take on Strava and others like it is that the motivation is upped for some folks. Ask MattTx I like the ability to learn a little bit about different people all in one feed. Compare and contrast what they are doing with what I'm doing. That is simply a learning tool for me, not a "I have to keep up" thing. I also love the IG tie in just to see where/how others are training. 1000 words type of thing.

Oh man! Strava is awesome for many reasons.  

For me Strava gives the most in depth data available to cyclists in a very easy to read format.  The Fitness/Fatigue chart has been invaluable for determining how ready I am for an upcoming race.  The critical power curve with FTP estimation is good.  The data analysis for rides and runs is the best I've seen out of Garmin, Training Peaks, Golden Cheetah, and this site.  

The segments can make otherwise boring rides a lot more fun.  

The new training plans offered to premium members looks promising.  I'm starting one of them now, and it looks pretty good so far.  

Finally there's the social media aspect of it.  Sharing workouts with fellow athletes is pretty cool, and being able to post your workouts in a world where it's welcome vs Facebook which can have people that are negative towards exercise is nice.

I really enjoy Strava.  I wish that my phone battery would last longer on my *really* long rides.  It typically dies about 40 miles in.    

Speaking of FitBit, I'm seriously considering replacing my FitBit One.  I like having a fitness tracker, and my Garmin wouldn't work for daily steps.  I was considering the Apple Watch, but I think that's going to be more than I want to spend and deal with.

Anyone have suggestions?  I like the FitBit Charge HR - it takes your heart rate throughout the day.  Would love to hear what you use.

We were able to put our Android phones on "airplane mode" for our long rides and still use Strava. Helped a lot with saving battery.

Backwards or forwards? How do I read???

In-laws arrive on Friday, so it's been busy around here "visitorizing" the house. J has gotten some projects done that have been put off (painting rooms, organizing his office, working on his Land Cruiser), and I'm trying to get back to healthy. Did my first mostly run today since Friday before last. I didn't collapse.  Good news is that the crud didn't go into my chest.  However, the HM I was wanting to do this weekend is off the table. Booo

It's late. I need sleep, but had to read this. Very cool. She caught up to and "amazed" the men. lol

LOOK WHO'S BAAAAAACK!

The vet hospital staff seemed almost as excited as I was to get him home, wonder why?

THANK YOU for all your wonderful words, thoughts, prayers, support. We love you.

YAY!!

A coworker of mine has the Charge HR and loves it.  I think that Stacey is also looking at it (or other fitness trackers).  I have the Garmin because I am in Garmin Connect anyway and because I can't be bothered with recharging another thing and this sucker has a 1 year battery.  Fitbit is cooler though ;-)

I believe that DC Rainmaker is expected to have a review of the FitBit Charge HR sometime this week. I just checked and it's not there yet.

Glad that you are feeling better.  Sorry about the half marathon :-(

ETA: Does this mean that the DL is shrinking?!

Glad to see that he's better.

Many more responses, including a comment/reply between those two. Interesting vibes. L-"I do not expect everyone to agree or want to take a leadership role." and B- "I'm aware of what is going on, I'm just choosing not to be a part of it...and I don't need people attacking me for your article."

I am curious about a statement L made about big sponsors. "15 years ago it was Adidas...10 years ago Reebok, and now they're gone. New companies come and flee."  I'm assuming she mean Nike pushes them out, and not that she's fighting the Nike monopoly, while saying history shows that companies come and go.

Interesting comments about Strava, thanks  

Originally posted by Jet Black Alright! I'm officially official in the cool club of the cool club. Strava is pretty cool now that I'm in a group! The competitive juices started flowing when I saw the weekly tally, lol!! But I had better just stick to my program which will have me at just 7.5 hrs for the week. Fun news: I ordered a sweet tri suit and some race shoes yesterday! I figured I was getting close to actually competing in some races and had better train in race gear a few times beforehand.

New gear is always fun.  What kind of shoes did you get?

Allright, other than Hands and Chris who is in Florida and why wasn't I invited. I certainly understand our midwesterners going to escape the cold tho.

One last thing I forgot.  Heat maps!  I bet a heat map of your runs would look awesome.

https://www.strava.com/athletes/320678/heatmaps/18422fe7#10/32.39852/-90.17578

I don't understand why Brenda thinks she will be "attacked" for Lauren's statements

Yanti- Hooooray for Smoky! Good luck

MattTx- That is doggone awesome about your race. What a great experience...hopefully you'll get to share it with someone(s) in the family.

Sean- sure you haven't grown fins?