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Pimp your run…running goes high tech.
For many, the joy of running is in the simplicity. No complicated gizmos required…all you need is a pair of shoes and a little motivation.
But let’s say you want to track and improve your pace (the ultimate reality check), get your bearings in a strange neighborhood, or check your elevation. Whether it’s a fun 3-miler or a training run for the big race, a little gadgetry can add big rewards to your workout—if you’re willing to embrace it.
Kathleen gets the scoop on one of the hottest tools for today’s runner, the GPS watch. Jake Jacobson of Garmin gives us the lowdown on its many features and how easy it is to use. And he talks Kathleen through her personal ‘gear fear’. (Boy he’s good.) Next time you hit the pavement (or sand or track or trail), you may want to have one these little doo-hickies on your side.
As Garmin’s senior media relations specialist focusing on fitness and outdoor recreation, Jake has had ample opportunity to talk the talk, walk the walk, run the run, ride the ride and hike the hike – all while using cutting-edge GPS technology. Within a month of joining Garmin, Jake had signed on for his first marathon – and 10 weeks later he finished the hottest 26.2 miles in Chicago history. A year later, he ran his second and third marathons – in Kansas City and New York City – two weeks apart. Last summer, he introduced Garmin to the world of professional cycling…
Here’s the one Kathleen ended up getting (and loving):
Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor
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