I read online that one of the key pieces of equipment that every runner should have is a feature-rich expensive GPS sports watch. Now, I'm not exactly an expert runner, but isn't it called "RUNNING"!? Isn't a pair of shoes, and desire all I really need to be a runner? I think I heard somewhere that there are even marathon runners that don't wear shoes? Their desire is obviously far greater than mine... but I digress.
So what is it about us that makes us go crazy and think we need to spend spend spend on the best possible equipment? Why do we obsess more over "looking" like a runner, than we do over putting in the work? At the end of the race, isn't the winner simply the best dispite what gear they are wearing?
Today I did a little research on this topic at my local sporting goods store. After talking to a sales associate for about 15 minutes about the different features of three different sports watches, I asked him..."So Jim, which of these watches will make me run the fastest?" Jim was stumped...
Ok, enough of that rant... My point is, there is no substitute for desire! Technology is great, and information is a very powerful tool, but the only way to reach your goals is to put forth the effort to adequately prepare for the race.
By the way... I bought the Garmin - Forerunner 60.
Yours in Fitness!
Tommy
Running Log:
Today ran 3 miles on the treadmill and 2 miles on the eliptical
Week ending 12/17:
9.0 actual of 14.0 goal
Week ending 12/10:
12.5 actual of 12.0 goal
Week ending 12/3:
8.5 actual of 12.0 goal
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