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Richfield,Ut,

Member Since:

May 21, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Did a half a few years ago, unsure of my time but nothing to write home about. I trained about 6 months and then took about 2yrs. off. Started running again this year but have never done anything serious.

Short-Term Running Goals:

keep running, stay fit and healthy, while having fun. Would like to get my mileage up to 25 miles a week and plan some short races when I get confident with my speed.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Get my mileage back up and run pain free!

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Nice run today, I actually was feeling really good and pushed the pace, I thought a lot....  At the times that I checked the time on my ipod there were times that said in the 7 min. range (can't remeber the specifics) and then several in the 8 min range and then averaged in the 9 min. range, and felt good the whole time?  So when I got home and saw that my average pace was 9:5? something I was very disappointed.  I think that maybe it is giving me false info because one time that I had pushed the button and it told me I was in the 9:?? something range and 2 mins. later up to 12:?? and I KNOW that I didn't slow much if any.  So I still feel like this was a great run and that I pushed hard, but either way I'm not sure if I trust the info? 

Maybe a garmin is in my future??

Comments
From Ribbie on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 07:41:17

I also run with the Nike+ ipod. I've tried to sync it up several times but it always seems to be off. I think it works if you run the same pace as you sync it at but if you run faster or slower then you start to get false readings. I really like using it though because the online challenges keep me motivated.

From Jody on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 09:26:00

Nice run today!! I have only had a couple of problems with my Nike+ipod, and the biggest was when I had to get a new foot pod after one month. The first couple runs were problematic but it is now working great. I would probably agree with everyone on the blog that the garmin is the best but it is also the biggest investment. Good Luck!

From Christi on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 10:02:37

Nice Run Michelle! I KNOW you are fast. When we ran together back in Oct. or whenever that was- you were fast then & I'm sure you've gotten way faster. I love my Garmin, got it on amazon for a pretty good deal- I don't have the heart monitor- just the 205 I think..

From Kim on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 12:14:07

I sometimes even doubt my Garmin. They all have little glitches now and then. But I love having it and think it is pretty reliable.

So you are either not marking your sleep hours or you are getting some really bad sleep time. You might have to join the sleep challenge.

From Lybi on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 13:18:56

I say just go by feel! If you were pushing the pace, I'm sure it was in the low 9's at least. Gadgets... Great job Michelle!

From Brent on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:54:37

Michelle, nice workout, watch does not count in winter, effort always does. The temp, extra clothes, road conditions and blue hairs always make us slow in winter. Your still one of the WOWs.

Stay cool, b of bs rools out

From crumpyb1 on Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 22:16:04

Great run, Michelle! Way to get out and do seven! Sorry your ipod messed up.

From Shauna on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 01:04:28

Great job! I agree with the others: you can't always trust the gadgets, although the Garmin is great for calculating average pace. I'm not really one to talk, though: I am often too dependent on my Garmin.

From laura on Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 10:43:14

Great run, Michelle!!! I agree about the watch not always being right. Even our garmin messes up occasionally. Sometimes when my husband downloads the information on the computer, it adjusts/corrects for the altitude. But awesome run either way!!!!!!

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