Comments on: Garmin Burst My Bubble

By: Middalia

Middalia — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:51:01 +0000

Joe,
the funny thing is that it really did boost my confidence for races, so I guess it’s inaccuracy was not really a bad thing

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:38:57 +0000

No need to be discouraged. Don’t let a machine dictate how you feel about yourself and what you can accomplish. You have been doing so well with your training and you will do great during the race. I think your times are fast (much faster than this one) and you also taught a newbie to not invest in the Nike+ if she wants real results. =)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:16:56 +0000

Your average pace is 9:19, that’s fast in my book. Sorry you are discouraged but at least you know and can focus on reaching your goal. Good luck in your race.

By: mickdo100

mickdo100 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:55:50 +0000

You are a speedy turtle. It’s amazing how much faster you can go in a race, just go for it and stay confident.

By: Joe Scherb

Joe Scherb — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:34:10 +0000

I’ve been planning on getting a Garmin 305 someday. Now I realize maybe I should get the nike+ instead. I’ve always wanted to be faster than I really am

By: Dennymayo

Dennymayo — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:20:38 +0000

It took me about two weeks to get over the “sudden slowing down” because I switched from Nike+ to Garmin. After that I really started pushing myself and getting faster because I have real-time feedback on my wrist, without having to find a center button of an ipod and whatnot. As long as you stay positive about it (like thinking “at least I ran the WHOLE 3 miles today and didn’t short myself) then you’ll be fine.

Here’s to getting much faster in a couple of weeks!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:12:51 +0000

I have these days! Don’t be too discouraged. Use the Garmin to learn your pace and where you feel comfortable. You’ll be faster on race day. Hang in there!

By: Count of Monte Christo

Count of Monte Christo — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:34:51 +0000

Nike+ is a snazzy little tool, but, like you, I have been disappointed by it. Doing 15 K instead of the 17,7 Nike+ promised me (discovery thanks to google maps) feels all wrong. I always go for realism.

Still, the sense of community Nike+ adds with their adds (we are all influenced by them) is pretty good.

You will do great and that PR will be no problem, I am sure.

By: runnrgrrl

runnrgrrl — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:02:38 +0000

Do not lose faith in yourself because of an instrument. the best one you have is in your head. that’s where the battle is fought and won everyday. you can do the PR because you want it, you’ve worked for it, and you’ve earned it. and if its not a PR but you give it everything you have, there’s no shame in a race that’s been run with all you have to offer. the only loss is when you don’t spend what you have. you, my friend, have tons to spend. you know its in YOU. ( just ask your biggest fans – your family- they will tell you the same!)