2+2er Nike Plus running group - who's in?

[DonkeyKongSr]

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DKSR,

Creepy how close you are to me [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Here's one of my typical routes.

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I work even closer to you than I live. I'm in one of the tall office buildings on Jamboree and Main.

[kevstreet]

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kev did I miss the lottery for nyc marathon this year? nyrrc looks like it hasn't been updated in forever.

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No, I don't think you missed it. I believe the deadline is June 1st... good luck and here's the link for
NYC

[TeeJayOrTJ]

I need some headphones for my iPod when running. Anyone have any suggestions?

[DonkeyKongSr]

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I need some headphones for my iPod when running. Anyone have any suggestions?

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I pimped these a little earlier, but I have the Nike Flight headphones. I like them a lot. They are behind the head, really lightweight, the cord is long enough to reach your wrist without overextending, and they sound just fine. The cable stays pretty much out of the way and with a long sleeve shirt, I can run the cable down the sleeve and it's not even noticeable.

BTW, I need to get back to running. I've be both busy and lazy in the last month or so. Fortunately I'm keeping my weight down.

[Luisgallo]

I have got this one
http://www.garmin.com/products/forerunner205/

[Luisgallo]

Can you actually use the Nike + devices without Nike plus shoes?

[Alobar]

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Can you actually use the Nike + devices without Nike plus shoes?

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yes, malware makes a pouch that lets you put it on any shoe.

Also, has anyone eleses sensor died yet? Ive only put on like 100 miles and the sensor already died....wtf???

[Luisgallo]

I ordered both shoes pouch and marware kit...reviews will come shortly.

On slightly OT note: I am using the Garming 205 which doesn't have anything to do with Ipod but it is so accurate in calculating speed and distance that u really don't need anything else.
The only reason why I am happy to but the Nike + is to have the boost song when I need it and somebody talking to me...I am lonely bastard runner...

Again a bit OT: I think gadgets are an amazing motivation tool!! I am regularly up to find new running gadgets so I can just run to try them on!

[nolanfan34]

Bump.

Anyone still running? I'm slowly getting back into shape, still mixing in cross-training activities so I'm lagging behind in the challenge.

I did run Bloomsday, which is a road race in Spokane, WA. It's a 12k - my longest run in about 13 years, since high school!



The true distance is about 7.46 miles - so you can see my calibration is a little off.

Otherwise, I'm pretty excited to be running again. I certainly have this thread to thank. Gave me some motivation to get out there and run again. I'm even running the Portland Marathon this October, using the training program from the book that Entity posted about in this thread.

I know some of you guys are still kicking butt, I'll probably start to make up some ground right about when the challenge ends and I start the marathon training. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[kevstreet]

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Anyone still running?

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I calibrated my ipod sensor yesterday. I tested it on the track for two miles, the sensor said I only ran 1.75 I'm guessing I was jogging a little slower during calibration.
Oh well, will probably have to calibrate again.

As for my training, I'm building a base still until July 1st and then I'm going to start one of Hal Higdon's 18 week programs. My first marathon is this November (NYC)

I'm a little frustrated right now. I'm having troubles taking deep breaths because my back is always so tight. I'm just running through it right now. I should probably buy stock in ibuprofen for the year. I've been stretching like crazy but ibuprofen is the only thing that helps.

What sucks is that I really try not to take much medicine or prescriptions but for the next 8 months I don't see any other choice. I take it on a full stomach so hopefully it won't cause too much damage.