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Guilt Bought My Garmin

I’ve had my eye on the Garmin Forerunner 301 training partner for some time. Hart monitor, GPS, pacing and training programs all in one. It’s way better than Timex Ironman, with its gargantuan GPS unit that you have to strap to your upper arm.
But you know how things get after the first of […]

Running cold

The big commitment to training, which I’m still getting used to, is that when the calendar says you run, you run. It didn’t realize how easily I could cook up excuses not to run. I ran hard yesterday. I’m tired. I’m sore. It’s cold out.
Temperatures recently settled into a wintry chill around Reno. I’m looking […]

The right running shoe for me

I’ve gone through several pairs of running shoes since I got myself off the couch and I’m still amazed by the subtle yet elemental differences they can make. Running shoes that fit are essential, of course. What’s fascinating to me is how much difference a perfect fit makes over a good fit.
I have to thank […]