Technology on the run!

I've been wanting this new toy for a long time.  I've investigated all kinds of pedometer, calorie counters, heart rate monitors... any and every kind of technology you can carry with you on a workout.  Even tried a few APPs on my phone that didn't work out so well. 

I finally bit the bullet and spent some money on what I hope turns out to be a worthwhile investment.  It arrives tomorrow, my beautiful new Garmin 205 Forerunner.  What did I do to convince myself I had earned this toy?  (cuz i'm all about earning my treats! - gotta go 5 miles for a proper ice cream cone).  Well, when I finished my half marathon in June I planned on treating myself to something... wasn't sure what though.   I did buy a few running related things, but nothing like the incredible boots I bought myself last November for my 1 year surgiversary. 

Then this week I was asked to run in the BAA Half Marathon with my "sister", Lisa.  She asked my sister and I to run with her.  My real sister is already booked that weekend, but since I hadn't yet committed to a specific Half this fall, but really kept meaning to, I took this as a sign to GO FOR IT.  I registered us both yesterday morning (good thing, too, cuz it sold out in 2 hours!), and now we are set for October 10th. 

So, my commitment to continued fitness and a motivator to keep moving deserved a technology upgrade.  Usually the most technology I run with is my digital timex watch and my MP3 player.  I'm hoping my garmin will help me work on speed AND endurance, as well as let me be a little more free when I run - it will track my route so I don't have to remember where I turned or anything, I can just go where the spirit moves me.

Oh, and in the meanwhile, I signed up for two walking events this fall too!  I am walking in September the Boston Marathon route to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber Cancer Institute with some fellow Bariathletes (go team BH20!), and also walking the Walk from Obesity for the Obesity Action Coalition, a great team event that is very personal to me.  I look forward to walking with my friends at these events, and showing the world what we can do when we put our minds to it!