Yeah, Dave I use a Nike Triax C8 HRM watch while I run, I usually cruise around the middle 160s with no problem and can go with the low 170's for a good while. Today I did approximately 2.5 miles with a friend of mine and I kept it up around the high 160s low 170s til the last 1/4 mile then I turned it up and pushed it out to the 178-183 range. I felt really good afterward and we were not running the entire time, we probably walked about 1/2 mile total during our outing. Anyway it was a good day, more days like this and I'll really be digging this whole running thing. Oh I also used my Nike + Ipod thing today, I must say I dig using it pretty good and would suggest it to anyone who asked about it.

thanks everyone for the support.