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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?

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

Face mask for running in the cold?

emilysparkle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:59:16 GMT

Hi all, does anybody out there wear a breathable face/mouth mask to cover their mouth when running in the cold?

If anybody has some recommendations, that would be great. Cold air REALLY takes a toll on my throat and lungs and I can barely breathe if it's cold outside when I'm running.

Thanks!

Emily

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

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

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!

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.

face mask

hitmen1961 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:01:11 GMT

I need a light weight cloth mask to cover my mouth and nose when i run....i have found most of the ones out there to be too thick. I need a thinner one to wear one when the weather is in the 40's....any suggestions?

New runner & gear

runningawaymama — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:29:49 GMT

I am a new runner (though not new to exercise) and loving it! I live in the south, where the winters are mild (30's - 40's and not much snow). There is so much gear and equipment, I have no idea where to start! My husband and I love gadgets and if we didn't have 2 small kids would probably buy everything out there! But what are your opinions of what gear and equipment are most helpful to the new runner?