Running for Geeks

Posted by michael on Thursday April 8, 2004 @04:05AM from the up-in-the-morning-with-the-rising-sun dept.

ptorrone writes "It's certainly possible to geek out while you run and there are in fact running geeks. I started a new resource for geeks who like to jog, or who like me, are training to run a marathon. This month's features: Getting the right shoes and socks using technology, the Garmin Forerunner 201 GPS watch (also using the XML files for mapping), using the iPod/iTunes, with audiobooks as a training aid and lastly videos and photos of the 'Geek Gym' as well as the portable version for checking email, RSS feeds and IRC on the go as well as at home while exercising." If you're having trouble getting motivated, there are people who can help.

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Heartrate Monitor by kongjie · 2004-04-08 04:15 · Score: 5, Informative

I'm surprised that a geek listing info about running doesn't mention the value of a heart rate monitor. One of the reasons I used to have problems sticking to a running/jogging program is that, unbeknowst to me, I was running way too fast!
I tried to exercise at what I thought was a reasonable speed, but I would inevitably get winded, give up and lose initiative. But then my girlfriend got me a monitor for my birthday and after using it I realized that my heart rate was WAY too high. Use of the monitor validated that even at slow speeds I was getting heart-healthy exercise. It also allows me to see my progress as my cardiovascular system improves and I am able to exercise harder and longer and still stay in my ideal zone. It's a great tool.