Weekly check-in

[vyola]

"Everyone who has run knows that its most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring." - Jimmy Carter

What did you accomplish last week? What are your goals for next week?

Is thinking about running equipment a fun part of your hobby?

Comments

[ilanarama]

Up to 37 miles last week and a 15-mile long run, a new post-injury high for me on both counts.

This week I will try to get a similar mileage total. I also have a 5K on Friday night at which I hope to at least run as fast as the last time I did on this particular course, last year.

I don't really think much about the equipment - running is very non-equipment oriented. I did decide to buy some new insoles and tried them out today.

[vyola]

Congratulations on improving your distance :-D
Good luck on your 5 km, I believe you can match your (pre-injury?) time from last year!

That's probably the most positive attitude to have, focus on the running not the gear and bling. Hmm, I feel a bit childish getting excited about gadgets, but then again I still feel superior to those runners who feel they need a swoosh on their clothes to be comfortable ;-)

[ilanarama]

I admit that I am thinking about a new Garmin - I have a very old model and it's not very accurate. I actually am very gadget oriented, or at least, I love having the data. But I don't care much about the clothes. Most of what I run in are shorts/skirts from the thrift store and race shirts.

[vyola]

Data is cool :-D
I get the online pedometer to tell me everything, because even approximate data based on averages for someone my sex, age, and weight is better than none.