- First things first; Stop everything you're doing and PLEASE log onto Facebook and become a fan of Chase Giving and vote for Operation Jack. (Go ahead, I'll still be here when you get back.) Basically your vote could help land Operation Jack a hefty donation from Chase Bank. No purchase necessary. No obligations. Just a click of the mouse! Operation Jack needs your help and ya'll can break away from your FB stalking for a few seconds to help a worthy cause! Support a runner/father of an autistic child who's running 60 marathons in 2010 to raise awareness for Autism, a disorder that affects 3-6 children out of every 1,000. If you want to help further, you could also post this on your blog too! Spread the word!
- The OUC 5k is Saturday; I haven't run a 5k since February and I unknowingly placed 2nd in my division at this race last year. I would love, LUV, L-O-V-E to PR or at least course PR. I'm hoping spectator support & pacer taunting help me dig dip! Wake up speedy legs!!!
- Guess who's getting a Garmin today?!?!?!? ME!!! Yup that's right folks, Redhead Running is finally going to join the 21st century and become a pace junkie like the rest of ya'll! But the real question is; how do I ceremoniously destroy my Nike+ for all the times it FAIL'd me??? *Insert Evil Laugh Here* >:)
Let's just hope I can figure out how to work the fancy-schmancy thing! Thankfully the giver of said Garmin is a Garmin Guru of sorts... speaking of...
I have been counting down the weeks & days to today for almost two months now and in a few short hours all my patience will be rewarded when a flight lands over at MCO... *le sigh*
Have a great weekend ya'll! Rock those races & runs! You def won't be hearing from me til at least Sunday, after which I'll post the Race Report & Weekend Recap! Catch ya'll on the flipside!
Listening to: J-Lo / "Waiting for Tonight"
51 comments:
FIRST!!
wow how that door sign is all to appropriate. bow chica bow wowwww.
also, how many things can i say about this garmin gifting? you must be talented. ;)
have a wonderful weekend!! hope it goes even better than expected.
I became a fan and voted!
Finally, you're getting a Garmin!!! Which model? Oh, I'm so excited! :)
oh the garmin. i too have not made the jump into the world of pacing. i just hate hearing that beeping sound coming from peoples wrist. is that wrong of me? but i suppose i should join at some point too. question: which model will you get?
Good luck on the race!! You're gonna rock it!
Watch out for those Garmin Gurus. They're very crafty. ;)
If you encounter problems down the road, don't hesitate to call your guru at 5:30 AM for advice.
yay for the garmin - and best wishes on the 5K
AHHHHH so jealous of your Garmin gift!!!!!
You are gonna rock out this OUC 5k. You'll have pure excitement to run on :)
Get a, get a, get a, Garmin! Sweet! Don't forget, you have to name it!
LOL nice sign!
You saucy minx! Have fun this weekend. Love ya Boo and VERY HAPPY for you!!!
about the Garmin, unless you get an XT version, don't use it while swimming, and probably not in those 3pm FL thunderstoms either. I had mine for 2 years and loved it, then wore it during a tri and from then on it just wasn't the same. Also, it's a great training tool, but don't use it at a goal race. If it doesn't show you what you want to see it will play tricks with your mind. I can't tell you how many people I've talked to that said I was having a great race until I looked at my Garmin and my HR was too high or it showed their pace as too fast so they slowed down. I've been Garmin free for 3 months now and have 3 new PRs in that time. It's a great training aide, but make sure you don't grow to rely on it too much. Happy running and have a great race
gave you a nice little shout out today!
I love my Garmie...I can wear it in the rain, not sure about a crazy long downpour but it should be ok with the way I sweat
1. DONE!
2. Good luck!
3. YAY!
Have a great weekend! :)
YAY!!! Operation Jack supporters (and reheads) are awesome!
So excited you got a Garmin--in my humble opnion, they're pretty life changing :) And, pretty easy to use, so, you should have it set up in no time.
Good luck on your 5k! You'll do awesome--I know it. Would you believe I have never, ever run a 5k?
Love the door sign and cannot wait until your report on Sunday! :)
Have fun and good luck!!!!!!!!!
yay yay yay yay garmin!!!
You are going to LOVE your Garmin! Seriously!!
Yay for the garmin!!!
I threw my Nike + out the window of my car - seriously. Probably wasnt the earth friendliest thing to do but I did it :)
A Garmin is awesome and frustrating all at once. It is a tremendous tool, and when it does not work perfectly, it can be incredibly frustrating. I would also recommend the heart rate monitor also.
Oh, and get SportTracks (google it if interested) or another software logging program. It is free, and the Garmin software is not so good.
Thanks for the shout-out. Glad I've already voted so I can keep on stalking.
Sweet on the Garmin. I can't believe I ever ran without one. Do yourself a favor and get one with a heart-rate monitor. If you pay attention to the data, you'll improve pretty quickly. I can help you with that if you want.
Bow chica, bow wow! That door hanger is great! So, I guess it is safe to assume the person behind the door is the garmin giver? (and hopefully more ;) yeah, I'm a 15 year old boy at heart).
Love, love, love my garmie! Have a great race Saturday! You're gonna rock it!! :)
How exciting! Enjoy the Garmin!
Jealous of the Garmin!
Best of luck on your PR! I'll be thinking of you starting the race as I'm struggling through...err... running my 18 miler. Oy.
The Garmin is life changing! Even for a slow, newbie runner like me. You will love it.
You don't have a Garmin yet? Woman! You've been missing out! :)
Actually, you will love it and hate it at the same time. Sometimes I feel like I am a prisoner of the damn thing. I wish I could run free every now and then!
Enjoy the new Garmin, you'll love it! Good luck in the 5k, and enjoy the weekend away from the blogosphere!
YIPPEE!! Welcome to Garmin land and have a great trip.
I too am a 5K lover.. LOL! I have run 4 in my lifetime.. 2 First Place, 1 2nd Place and one where I was overweight and found my love for running..
Wow Do Not disturb...fun weekend plans??
Good luck in the 5k and have a fun weekend!!
Woohoo!! So glad you're getting a garmin!! The Nike+ sucks a BIG ONE!! What a waste of money!
I can't wait to get my garmin. I think it will be my reward for half marathon finish :)
Good luck on the 5k!! Can't wait for the recap!
I see my anti-Garmin speech did a lot of good. Good luck at the race. Cheers!
Hey Morgan,
Since you have gotten the Garmin,let me recommend you go over to here:
http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/
and get some cool freesoftware that is easy to use and will really have you hooked on the Garmin for life. I think it is the best of the software that goes with the GPS toys.
I'm jealous of the Garmin. I have yet to get one. There were a few FACEBOOK groups with that name and i was confused about which to join.
Whoa ... Caution: Redhead getting Action ... haha!
Have a *fun* weekend ... wink wink
Which Garmin are we talking about here, cause I'm currently debating between a 405 or a 305 ...
Yay for 5Ks and Garmins!
Do you have a name for it yet?
Hmmm....The Red Racer...The Pacer?
okay bad examples...
Still, if you got questions about it, let me know...i have had one for almost as long as I've been running...
Have a good race and a better weekend!
can't wait for the official naming of the garmin, and the destruction of the nike+. SOOOO EXCITING!
Does said visitor come bearing Garmin-gifts????? WHO is this special guest?! hopin for a juicy update - involving a PR! - on Monday.... ;) have fun!!
I will def jump on FB and join in.
Good for you going all techie! You are really getting big girl toys now! Someday I may have to re-join the Garmin Group. someday.
Have a great weekend!
'Bout time you ditched that Nike+! Now your Garmin can capture your true speediness :)
Have a fabulous weekend! Congrats on the Garmin. I love mine and couldn't run without it now I'm so addicted.
Good luck Saturday!
... and thanks! Now I have Waiting for Tonight stuck in my head! :)
Oooh la la . . . sounds like somebody has a fun weekend planned! :) Enjoy the new toy (YES!) and good luck this weekend! Can't wait to read the recaps!
I'm upgrading my Garmin soon also, I guess this is the best time to get one too with sales galore going on. Have a great weekend, you're speedy legs will definitely be with you this race.
Thanks too for your advice! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one (though I wish you didn't have the problem too)!
Ooo I love the Garmin, let us know how you like it!
You're going for a 5k PR this weekend? I'M going for a 5k PR this weekend! Funny coincidence. I'll race ya ;) Have fun this weekend!
Yay for Garmin! It's a life goal of mine to eventually purchase one...as soon as the husband graduates from grad school and we promptly start making oodles of money (16 months and counting...)
I'll take the Nike+!!! Pick me! Pick me! One person's trash is another person's treasure! :) HA.
Thanks for the info on Operation Jack. Good luck with your 5K!
cute do not disturb sign... luv it.
new garmin, destruction of nike +...luv it.
and happy 5k. :)
Nevermind the Garmin and the 5K... have a wild weekend, and don't do anything I wouldn't do!! Well, maybe a few things.... :-)
I'm hoping the rain stops for you guys, but I'm guessing you *won't*even*notice!!!
Hugs, girlie!
Good luck with the 5K!
I'm not even sure what a Garmin is! Which century does that put me in?
Lol at the Nike comment.
I came here to get motivated. That's one thing this blog is always good at!
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