I do not, even though I don't know just what the 305 offers, & am not going to look right now because it's late for me... but I got a pretty good polar when I'd only run for 3 months or so. Probably more than I needed but the features have been really helpful. And now, I actually kind of wish I'd gotten the next step up. You don't want to have to replace it. so, that's my off the top of my head reply. the perfect graduation present.

Thanks, KenA, I just found this thread.

I'm 59, retired a year ago after 30+ years of teaching, and was becoming a very comfortable couch potato until January. That's when my daughter told me about C25K. In February I began walking and in March began w1. I thought I'd die. I repeated almost every week, even doing w4&5 three times until success. The nine-week program took me about 16 weeks, but I graduated and now run 4-5x a week, mostly at the Y on a TM.

My first race was over July 4th weekend. Hurray! I finished, hardly out of breath. Now for the rest of the story . . . I was the only woman in the 55-59 group, and even though I came in last in the whole race, I got the first place in age group. : ) Everyone in the stands cheered for me when I crossed the finish line.

I'm losing weight, bringing my blood pressure down, and am - gasp - enjoying running. I tried running way back in college but did too much too soon and quit. To stay healthy and keep health problems minimal, I hope to run for a long time.

Laurie, thanks . I say, as driven as you are, if you are not inclined to run for a bit it is BECAUSE YOU NEED THE REST. just my humble opinion.
yep, I'll keep running. I got a good answer to my question, will cut back about 20% next week on mileage. this week was 18. last week 14ish.

welcome Laura & lswife!! I'll catch up more soon, I have a) been posting too much anyway & b) have lots to do before the day is done.

i'm putting some hooks in the wall in a back bedroom so I can do 2 of the exercises from my new book that require resistance tubes. hee. I tried a resistance band with a tied loop & hooked it around something, & it broke.

my best quick advice... it you're doing c25k, follow the program! don't push it. I did, not on a program but just winging it myself, & I paid for it. have fun.

lswife, that's so great! now you can help talk me into trying a 5k. I have a marathon planned, but that's not till 10/08, so it's far enough away I can pretend that I can do it. but I've never had the nerve to enter anything.

hi everybody else. um, kevin, want me to start collecting fines?

eta, laurie, a 10k? woohoo! which one is it? I don't know much about garmins of anykind, but have been looking into them for DD who is becoming more & more interested. try a search with the model you want then site:coolrunning.com & see what you find. it works better all in lower case.

http://This message has been edited by dg9 (edited Jul-29-2007).

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ken A:

Question, do you think a Garmin Foreruner 305 is too much for a beginning runner? I'm a gadget guy and it looks cool. I'm looking at something to reward me when I graduate the C25K.<HR>

I don't have one, but there's a guy, Eric (sekd256) who got one when he first started and has really enjoyed, I think. If you're tekkie you'll probby have a blast with it.


Hey, newcomers and regular pals, no time to talk now, but keep up the good work, whether it's resting or running.
Jem

Hey, everybody. Just have a few moments for a quick hello. I discovered last week that even we tourists can use the public library for the paltry sum of $10 a year, so now I have a new hangout. (I'm such a wild woman!) Good timing, too, since it's rained 4 of the last 7 days. Trouble is, when it's raining, this is where everybody else wants to be, and the computer lab is mobbed. Can only be online for 30 minutes, and the network is really slow when it's this busy, so I ve to "talk" fast!

Spent most of my online time last week updating my CR running log. I ran 50.5 miles in June - my best month so far!!

Had a so-so week of running last week. Managed 4.4 miles on Thursday and 5.5 on Saturday. (Gee, 6.6 would be the next logical thing, huh?) Was supposed to do 7 yesterday, but it's been raining and I've been feeling really tired, so I took yesterday off from exercise altogether - first true rest day since the end of June. Sun's out now, but they're predicting thunderstorms later - I'm going to try to get in an hour of kayaking shortly. Will attempt the first ever 7-mile run tomorrow - nice and hot and humid after all these storms!!

Sorry I don't have time for personal shout-outs - will try for those as the week goes on. Glad to see so many new folks. Will properly introduce myself when the computer lab's not so busy or when I get home for a day next week.

Happy running, all. Keep cool!!

Eliz