Well, I did it again! I was able to get out this afternoon and run about six miles. I didn't think it was fun for the first three. It just took a bit for me to get my mojo going:) The final three miles were ok I guess. To be honest, I was moving at snails pace and that felt just great for this afternoon. I had every intention to run ten today but at the end of mile six I was pretty much done. I have been eating like crap for about a week. We made a ton of Christmas cookies and candy. I just can't seem to lay off the peanut butter balls and sugar cookies:)
I need some help! Is there anyone out there who can give me suggestions for a runner's watch...GPS or something else? I have to confess, I am yet to own a fancy running watch. I told my husband that when I run in my races I always check out people and I am able to tell who is a serious runner and who is not. I look at their running shoes and to see if they are sporting a GPS watch. I said no one would ever guess by looking at my timex that I am serious about running. He told me that my watch was my secret weapon...no one would be able to see me as competition:) He was being kind and trying to be funny. My husband was also kind enough to suggest I buy one for Christmas but I have no idea what watch is the one for me. Help!!
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Hi Julie, thanks for stopping by!! I used to swear I'd never have a Garmin...now I can't run without it, I love it!! I think either the 305 or 405 make most runners very happy. I went with the 405 because well I decided I liked the way it looked, i know sad.
ReplyDeletemy SIL lives in Minneapolis and I am just amazed at the weather you deal with!!
Nice job on the 6 miles! I've been having trouble laying off the cookies as well. I should probably be running 10 miles every day just to balance things out.
ReplyDeleteI have the Garmin 405 and love it - Christmas present last year. I don't know how I ever survived without it!
Hey Julie, I think the 405 was about $350 . . . but that was last year when it was still relatively new.
ReplyDeleteAs for user friendly - I had to read the user's manual to figure it out and I'm pretty sure I don't use it for nearly as much as I could. But I have it set to beep at me at the mile marks and record my mile split time, which is about all I need.
Hi Julie, Thanks for visting my blog. I love yours and will keep checking in. I run with a Garmin 305 and I love it. The 305 is a good value because you can find it on sale since the new ones are out. Dick's had it on sale a few months ago for $150 and that is the lowest I've seen. Also, Amazon has good prices. Have fun shopping!
ReplyDeleteJulie, I see that you have the Polar Dash on your schedule. Are you doing the 5K or 10K? I'm signed up for the 10K.
ReplyDeleteI did sign up for the series. Are you on Facebook? If so, friend me, Beth Koetting, and we can email. Fargo is a good, flat, spring half-marathon, but I don't know if you want to travel. If you aren't on Facebook, just let me know and I'll give you my email.
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