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I have a under armor rain jacket. It's fine for 40s-50's and rainy. And by fine, I mean if you're only going to be running for an hour or so. It will be soaked after that. If you need something water proof (not resistant) there's some options available but they can get pricey.
That's a lot of gear for a 50 degree rainy afternoon. Did you look like this?
If you are dropping sub 6's at the end of a 8 miler, you are probably ready to start running 5K's in 17's.
When my Tomtom is off, it's really off - for example, the first half hour of my run Sunday after cycling for 90 minutes showed 75 bpm @ around an 8 minute pace while sometimes it will show 195 bpm for an easier run. But when it's not obviously wrong, it's pretty accurate.
Wow at both of those posts. I've seen a few weird spikes at the very beginning when I put it on, but it's been rock solid all other times.
As I tell everyone when they ask that question "it rains on race day too, practice like you play".gruecd said:It's just rain...The Commish said:
When I run solo, I most always bring some music. If the run is short, I'll run with my phone. If it's a longer run I have a tiny sansa sandisk clip mp3 player. I don't even notice it's there. But about half the time I'm running with a buddy and I'll run sans music. NEVER run with music during a race.
I don't have the TomTom, but I have the Mio Link which I believe uses the same sensor. It works well for me most of the time, but I have to wear so tight that it does start to cut off my circulation.
I have this: http://micoach.adidas.com/smartrun/ along with these: http://www.amazon.com/JayBird-BlueBuds-Sport-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00AIRUOI8
good question. IM prohibits it, but otherwise I like my music. On the last 50k I listened to 3 hours of podcasts I wanted to catch up on, then a couple hours of music. It gets lonely when you're on the trail. and make a wrong turn, heading 15 miles off course.Why not?
Because it's one more thing that I'd need to worry about when the only thing I'm concerned with is running a good race. When I'm running hard I don't even pay attention to the music anyways. I try to focus on what I'm doing. Also, I enjoy the race experience and atmosphere so I don't really feel the need for music as a distraction.
ah...ok.Because it's one more thing that I'd need to worry about when the only thing I'm concerned with is running a good race. When I'm running hard I don't even pay attention to the music anyways. I try to focus on what I'm doing. Also, I enjoy the race experience and atmosphere so I don't really feel the need for music as a distraction.
You might want to look into some trigger point techniques if it's not the actual bone that hurts. Get a tennis ball or lacrosse ball and lay on ball in that area. It will help get the blood flowing back in that spot to help heal it quicker.
Same here. I'll try tightening it up a notch though. Was thinking the rain on marathon day might have been an issue but it shouldn't be. Will report back on my comparison experiment.
And buy a foam roller if you haven't already. It could be your IT band which runs from your hip down to the outside of your knee. I had all kinds of hip/knee problems and rolling those areas before and after runs has been a huge help for me.
Those days are the equivalent of smacking 300 yard drives down the middle in golf. Rare, but seemingly effortless and you're on cloud nine.
I actually listen to books on my phone using audible while I run. If I didn't do this, I would never get through the 41.5 hours of "Lincoln: Team of Rivals" that I have been working on.
I use the same player. So, so much better than the cassette Walkman I used to run with back in the day. I've tried the armband/phone thing, but I just don't like it. Sandisk is esp. great for bike too.good question. IM prohibits it, but otherwise I like my music. On the last 50k I listened to 3 hours of podcasts I wanted to catch up on, then a couple hours of music. It gets lonely when you're on the trail. and make a wrong turn, heading 15 miles off course.
I use a sandisk mp3 player, like this: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B009PNXZFA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923630&sr=1-10&keywords=sansa+mp3+player
This is slowly becoming reality for me, but when I first started using laid back music I really struggled. Now, I start off "chill" then go up more intense near the end. Seems to do the trick.I use the same player. So, so much better than the cassette Walkman I used to run with back in the day. I've tried the armband/phone thing, but I just don't like it. Sandisk is esp. great for bike too.good question. IM prohibits it, but otherwise I like my music. On the last 50k I listened to 3 hours of podcasts I wanted to catch up on, then a couple hours of music. It gets lonely when you're on the trail. and make a wrong turn, heading 15 miles off course.
I use a sandisk mp3 player, like this: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B009PNXZFA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923630&sr=1-10&keywords=sansa+mp3+player
I run with it during races. Helps me a ton, but I can see it's not for everyone. Music and running are just an intertwined experience for me.
Someone (Juxt?) posted a few months back on listening to more chill music rather than testosterone rock. Totally on board with this after loading my MP3 player with Minor Threat, Helmet and Metallica.... good for 100 yd sprint, not 6 mile run.
I still use an old iPod Shuffle, somehow the thing is still working despite taking a beating over the years. I cut off one headphone so I can hear what's going on around me, pretty important on a single track trail as I've scared the hell out of several people that haven't been able to hear me coming up behind them. I typically listen to podcasts (Endurance Planet, Ultrarunnerpodcast, Trail Runner Nation, Talk Ultra and some B.S. Report thrown in), and save music for when I need either a push or a higher level of distraction later in a run or race. But I also make a point to leave it at home sometimes to be sure to enjoy the trail. During ultras I'll usually start without using it, and then turn it on a couple of hours in.
I just want to post here that the bolded royally blows! Hopefully you'll get things figured out and are cured eventually.
Makes sense. I have a few favorite faster songs that I like to use near the end of tempo runs. Eventually, though, you'll get to the point that you finish runs without being tired.This is slowly becoming reality for me, but when I first started using laid back music I really struggled. Now, I start off "chill" then go up more intense near the end. Seems to do the trick.I use the same player. So, so much better than the cassette Walkman I used to run with back in the day. I've tried the armband/phone thing, but I just don't like it. Sandisk is esp. great for bike too.good question. IM prohibits it, but otherwise I like my music. On the last 50k I listened to 3 hours of podcasts I wanted to catch up on, then a couple hours of music. It gets lonely when you're on the trail. and make a wrong turn, heading 15 miles off course.
I use a sandisk mp3 player, like this: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B009PNXZFA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923630&sr=1-10&keywords=sansa+mp3+player
I run with it during races. Helps me a ton, but I can see it's not for everyone. Music and running are just an intertwined experience for me.
Someone (Juxt?) posted a few months back on listening to more chill music rather than testosterone rock. Totally on board with this after loading my MP3 player with Minor Threat, Helmet and Metallica.... good for 100 yd sprint, not 6 mile run.
If I'm being honest, I am a mental midget. It's the biggest thing holding me back IMO. I use the music to keep me from thinking. My cardio capacity has come further than I ever thought and I don't really get winded unless I increase tempo at the end of a run. My legs don't really hurt anymore other than my knee joints which I'm dealing with. I get more tired out by my day than I do exercising. I'm generally feeling good about where I'm at and where I'm going. I'm really taking this whole thing as a lifestyle change rather than an exercise regiment that I will eventually stop doing. That wasn't my initial plan. I'm just going to let this take me wherever it wants.Makes sense. I have a few favorite faster songs that I like to use near the end of tempo runs. Eventually, though, you'll get to the point that you finish runs without being tired.This is slowly becoming reality for me, but when I first started using laid back music I really struggled. Now, I start off "chill" then go up more intense near the end. Seems to do the trick.I use the same player. So, so much better than the cassette Walkman I used to run with back in the day. I've tried the armband/phone thing, but I just don't like it. Sandisk is esp. great for bike too.good question. IM prohibits it, but otherwise I like my music. On the last 50k I listened to 3 hours of podcasts I wanted to catch up on, then a couple hours of music. It gets lonely when you're on the trail. and make a wrong turn, heading 15 miles off course.
I use a sandisk mp3 player, like this: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B009PNXZFA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923630&sr=1-10&keywords=sansa+mp3+player
I run with it during races. Helps me a ton, but I can see it's not for everyone. Music and running are just an intertwined experience for me.
Someone (Juxt?) posted a few months back on listening to more chill music rather than testosterone rock. Totally on board with this after loading my MP3 player with Minor Threat, Helmet and Metallica.... good for 100 yd sprint, not 6 mile run.
podcasts (mostly Ted talks, 99pi, EP, and welcome to level 7), youtube downloads of stand up comedy, and lighter music for MAF runsI use the same player. So, so much better than the cassette Walkman I used to run with back in the day. I've tried the armband/phone thing, but I just don't like it. Sandisk is esp. great for bike too.good question. IM prohibits it, but otherwise I like my music. On the last 50k I listened to 3 hours of podcasts I wanted to catch up on, then a couple hours of music. It gets lonely when you're on the trail. and make a wrong turn, heading 15 miles off course.
I use a sandisk mp3 player, like this: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B009PNXZFA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923630&sr=1-10&keywords=sansa+mp3+player
I run with it during races. Helps me a ton, but I can see it's not for everyone. Music and running are just an intertwined experience for me.
Someone (Juxt?) posted a few months back on listening to more chill music rather than testosterone rock. Totally on board with this after loading my MP3 player with Minor Threat, Helmet and Metallica.... good for 100 yd sprint, not 6 mile run.
I have that, it is pretty sweet. The reactive lighting that changes brightness based on how far away you are looking is nice technology. Although I will say it didn't last the entire night during my 100M last fall, maybe because I was in the middle of nowhere and constantly looking way far away. I'll use it on Saturday for the morning stretch, as my race starts at 4:30 AM so I'll need light for 90 minutes, then I'll drop it in a drop bag at mile 7.
Stationary bikes are hard on your ### as the seat is rigid. I can ride for 6+ hours and have no issues but get worn out by an hour on the trainer.Got out the spin bike and did 45 minutes on it. Did around 12 miles and my ### couldn't take any more.
Pretty sure you have that last part backwards. You'd kick my ###.GL ultra folks!
Not much going on my way (buying a house, selling a house, bleh). I did get in a #####ing ride yesterday. Started out in a big group and by the first real mile it was down to three - myself and the two tri guys that win all the local races around here. Yeah, that kind of ride. For the meat of the ride hit 240watt average, 261w normalized (and HR at an average of 171 out of 188 max - smack dab on threshold). Nothing like near an hour on or slightly over threshold LOL. Power might be more than half of what FUBAR does on a normal day. :flex:.
Agree - I've got to get my bike over to the shop to get it ready to ride ASAP.Stationary bikes are hard on your ### as the seat is rigid. I can ride for 6+ hours and have no issues but get worn out by an hour on the trainer.Got out the spin bike and did 45 minutes on it. Did around 12 miles and my ### couldn't take any more.
