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Gift Ideas for Runners?

CLS89 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:47:30 GMT

Hey everyone, my sister has a birthday coming up in a couple weeks and I need ideas for her present. She is a runner, and also goes to the gym alot, so the gift could be some sort of excersise equipment.

For example, I was wanting to get her a Bosu ball, but I didn't realize how expensive they were :/

She also enjoys reading, so books about runners, or inspirational stories about running?

I'm looking to spend ~$50

Any ideas would be great

GPS sports recorder

Bobwill — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:03:16 GMT

I just begain my run, and looking for a device to record my run. My friend recommends me the NIKE+, but I don't have iPod...

Does anyone use Garmin?

I found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGDweNn7vqU from internet. Does any one use this ever? The QSTAZ BT-Q1300S?

Any comments?

Book for women runners?

Ddkb — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:04:36 GMT

Since I've noticed so much good advice here I'm going to ask you this.

I've been wanting to have a book especially for women runners (sorry guys) about I guess all the general stuff and am wondering if you (girls!) might know/own a good one that you could recommend a beginning runner...

Sorry for you guys, but unless you're wife is raving about a book and she's not here... you can cut in on the action

Treadmill suggestions

Deb530 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:12:50 GMT

Hi - we're in the market for a treadmill and wondered if the running community here might have some suggestions. We don't need anything fancy, just something that can handle regular use (my long runs are about 6.5 miles and I plan to do a lot more as I set my sights on my first half) and hubby puts about 3 miles at a time on. It needs to go longer than 60 minutes (unlike the ones in the gym) and we like a sturdier deck. (Love the Life Fitness Club Series because it's a big machine, but also has a big price tag.) We looked at NordicTracks but then saw some Life Fitness models that seemed better. Any suggesstions out there? P.S. We're willing to spend a decent amount of money for a good piece of equipment...the Life Fitness models were about $2500.

TIA

just got vibrams

marley mission — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:46:55 GMT

hey all - just made the switch to the vibram 5 fingers kso model - love em - first time in quite some time that i can run w/o kneee pain - did a long run in them today and i think that i am gonna still do philly this month...with the vibrams - anyone else running with these / diggin em

i spent alot of time reading forum reviews and articles on them and figured what the hay give em try since my reg ol (and new!) running shoes dont seem to help my knee out - all this barefoot talk got me intrigued - could it be true that these barefoot guys avoid injury more so than those in the modern running shoe

now i'm not saying everyone should go ditch their shoes and go BF - in fact - if not for recent injuries i may not have considered them - but they feel great and i have had no pain on my runs now - go fig - well - for now - i am keeping my hotel res for philly and see how the next couple weeks in training go

running in the dark - flashlight? headlamp? other?

Billiken on the Run — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:25:54 GMT

Does anyone out there run in the dark and use either a flashlight or headlamp or something else? I've decided that it would be much safer to use some sort of light when running in the dark (to see cracks, roots, sticks, ice and whatever else might be waiting to turn an ankle). I'm pretty sure I would not like wearing a headlamp and holding a flashlight seems like it would put my hand in an unnatural and uncomfortable position for running. I thought about rigging up a headlamp by shortening the strap and wearing it across my knuckles, thus allowing it to point forward while in a natural running position. I mainly run in a park with street lights in some areas but not all. Some parts are just plain dark.

So, my questions are:

1. What are pros and cons of a flashlight vs. a headlamp?

2. If you use a headlamp, how many lumens and is it bright enough?

3. Is the headlamp-strapped-to-a-hand idea ridiculous?

I'll hang up now and listen to your response...

Thanks,

Joe

Nike + Sensor---Questions

Turtle Who Runs — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:38:46 GMT

Hi there,

I'm curious about the Nike + Sensor because I was thinking about getting this for my husband for Christmas. He just started running again over the summer, and he wishes that he could have more information about his runs, so I thought that this would be a good idea for a gift. I also bought him an Ipod Nano for Christmas as well. The only problem is that he doesn't have the Nike + shoes that store the chip, so I was wondering if anyone has used the chip and put in in/on their running shoes a different way, and if the readings were accruate if you did that as opposed to buying the Nike + shoes. Also, with the Nike + Sportband, do you need to have the chip in your shoe for that as well? I was thinking as that for an alternative, but if I do that, I will still have the same issue with where the sensor can go on his shoe to be effective.

If anyone has any experience with this, if you could provide some feedback, I would appreciate it!

Thanks.

Shoe Help.....Beginner here!

MAOakley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:18:52 GMT

I am needing help finding some good recomendations for my next shoe.

I am not exactly a beginner, but running has always just been a minor supplement to my workouts, and only done seriously around the time of a PT test.

I am considering a trail shoe since I will be heading to some training for the Army and I can expect to be exposed to snow, rain and a variety of terrain(nothing technical...just grass, resistance tracks with gravel, rough roads, etc). I am almost concerned that if I get a trail shoe that I will not have a smooth enough platform for being on the road as well. It would also be nice to have a shoe that I can take on light hikes when off duty.

I also have ankle stability issues with fairly neutral mechanics (but I do have a tendency to supinate when I am tired), which has me a bit concerned about a shoe that may be too high profile or have too think of a sole.

Does anyone have any ideas of some shoes I should be looking at.

My current shoe is the Asics GT-2130 which feels pretty ok, but almost too much cushioning in the heel. I do have a wider foot, that is not quite wide enough for a wider size in some brands, but a narrow shoe will not work well at all.

Thanks!

Gym Bag/Running Clothes, Suggestions?

kellyb621 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:41:20 GMT

So now that summer is over and I am back in the classroom, I have to go back to gym for work-outs. I need a really good gym bag. Preferably, one that has a seperate pocket for my sneakers, and maybe even 2 compartments for clean clothes/dirty clothes, or something that can get cleaned easily.

Also, I need good knee length (I am 5') running pants and tanks, but everywhere I go each piece is $30 or $40. Is there any place that is less expensive?

Lastly, what time of undergarments are best to wear in race? Underwear, socks, sports bra?

Thanks!

Ipod Shuffle Cases and Headphones

achtungbaby — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:11:33 GMT

Hey guys, am thinking of getting an ipod shuffle, any good suggestions for cases? I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the idea of having it strapped to my arm, was wondering if there were better options out there. Oh, and headphones too, some kind that will stick in my ears well.