I plan to train for a half marathon and maybe a marathon next year. Should I ask Santa for a Forerunner 305 or something like that?
I like to think that it's better to listen to my body than to focus on numbers but I have no experience training for longer distances. For my races next year I just want to finish, with no specific targeted time. Just finish and not get injured during training or during a race.
On one hand I'm attracted to gadgets, but on the other hand I need to be sure I'll get a lot of use out of something before I let that thing enter my house. I have enough clutter as it is.
Right now I have a heart rate monitor watch (http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-100C-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000A5CEUO), but I use only the watch so I can know how long I run, I don't wear the hrm anymore.
Can the wise and experienced barefoot runners of the BRS guide me?
If I don't ask for a Garmin I can always ask for a pair of minimal running shoes...but I hate shoes :-(
I like to think that it's better to listen to my body than to focus on numbers but I have no experience training for longer distances. For my races next year I just want to finish, with no specific targeted time. Just finish and not get injured during training or during a race.
On one hand I'm attracted to gadgets, but on the other hand I need to be sure I'll get a lot of use out of something before I let that thing enter my house. I have enough clutter as it is.
Right now I have a heart rate monitor watch (http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-100C-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000A5CEUO), but I use only the watch so I can know how long I run, I don't wear the hrm anymore.
Can the wise and experienced barefoot runners of the BRS guide me?
If I don't ask for a Garmin I can always ask for a pair of minimal running shoes...but I hate shoes :-(