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The tyranny of the GPS watch

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  • WebbyShoo
    WebbyShoo Posts: 115 Member
    I use my (not always functioning) Map my Run on my phone for a general mileage idea since I am technically training for a marathon, and I just ordered my HRM to aid w/weight loss.
    But I stopped listening to music and it's liberating during my runs.
    I also didn't buy a satellite watch mostly because of the cost. But my true love is running and wondering what lies ahead, the thrill of discovery, that alone fuels my runs, it's beautiful.
    After my marathon, I'm running only for the love of it, I don't care how fast, slow, I run, it's ok, I can live without knowing, and I bet I'll run better by the sheer freedom of it.
    -nice post, my friend OP

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  • denfrank
    denfrank Posts: 18 Member
    I like my Garmin for improving with personal bests and such, but I totally relate to how
    we need a break from The Matrix - to run for running, to listen to natural sound, and to
    have a plasma-less day once in a great while.
  • Saree1902
    Saree1902 Posts: 611 Member
    I wish I could be one of those people who just runs for the pure joy of it...:noway:

    However, my main motivation is the sense of achievement I get from running that extra half a mile or knocking a minute off a timed race. :bigsmile:

    To push myself to get these achievements, I need toys! :laugh:

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