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Last post: Nov 9, 2009 5:38 AM by Atsipootes

runningawaymama

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Nov 6, 2009

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Nov 6, 2009 5:29 PM

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?

sellisonm

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1. Nov 8, 2009 7:44 PM

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Re: New runner & gear

I think you'd love one of the Garmin watches. I'm relatively new to running (this was my first 'serious' year), and treated myself to a Garmin Forerunner 305 this past Christmas. It certainly has enough bells and whistles to classify it as a 'gadget' .

Here's a great review of it: http://dcrainmaker.blogspot.com/2007/11/review-of-garmin-forerunner-305.html

Personally, it helped me as a new runner because:

Easily uploaded stats - which I could review and geek over till my heart was content. (I use Sport Tracks software, as the post above suggests)
HR monitor - being new to running, this really helped me understand when I could push, when I couldn't, etc...
GPS/Pacing - knowing the distance during the run is very helpful, especially since it displayed my real-time pace, which I could first of all "learn" (meaning, start gauging my pace w/o even looking at my watch), then proceed on to learning how to make small corrections in my pace.

HTH

-S

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10/31/2009 - Silver Comet 1/2 Marathon 2:19:21

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ThroughTheRinger

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2. Nov 9, 2009 5:22 AM

in response to: runningawaymama

Re: New runner & gear

I write a blog that reviews running, cycling, triathlong gear. I too love getting new stuff and sometimes need and want are hard to differeniate between. The thing I like about running is the simplicity of it, all you really need is shoes, but I find myself wanting more and more accessories. check out my blog if you'd like to read some of my experiences with some of these products.

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