tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post3845240919048679158..comments2023-11-03T05:23:53.399-05:00Comments on The Penguin Times and Travels: Old Dog, New TricksJohn "the Penguin" Binghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931482253907017186noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post-26985516222665747302007-11-16T08:26:00.000-06:002007-11-16T08:26:00.000-06:00Assuming you're using a Forerunner and are using M...Assuming you're using a Forerunner and are using MotionBased, you may also like to check out <A HREF="http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/" REL="nofollow">SportTracks</A>, if you haven't already. I find its mapping overlay to be the best out of all the free options I've seen (<A HREF="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/Jumile/Blog%20Images/track-loops.jpg" REL="nofollow">see this</A> for example :)). Since getting my Forerunner 305 last week, it's replaced the Nike+ iPod kit for outdoor stuff - I'm using the Nike+ for the treadmill only now, and as a backup should the FR die to disappear.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I began running in late September and found your column in Runner's World UK to be inspiring. I've read <I>No Need For Speed</I> and finished <I>Running For Mortals</I> last night, and recently subscribed to the <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/courage-to-start/" REL="nofollow">CTS</A> and <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PenguinRunners/" REL="nofollow">PR</A> mailing lists (the <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GarminF/" REL="nofollow">GarminF</A> list is useful, too). After 3 weeks attendance, this week joined a running club close to me and - although I'm one of the slowest in the beginner's class (I'm 35, 236lb [down from 280] @ 5'9", and have been sedentary for the last 18 years) - I'm making great progress, having gone from barely managing one 400m lap to being able to do at least 4 now.<BR/><BR/>Rest assured that your writing in all its forms, and your whole philosophy, have changed the lives of many people. Don't let "runner vs jogger" snobbery and sensationalist hacks slap you down. <A HREF="http://turning-fat-to-fit.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">My progress</A> is inspired by <I>you</I>.<BR/><BR/>But you don't need someone like me to tell you that - you have legions of fans much closer to him who would be happy to. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post-9745767578871845222007-11-13T11:20:00.000-06:002007-11-13T11:20:00.000-06:00I always map my runs.Maybe I'll try this 4+ one! I...I always map my runs.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'll try this 4+ one! I took sometimes like to stick closer to the water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952535.post-88073667554249100572007-11-13T07:47:00.000-06:002007-11-13T07:47:00.000-06:00Those mapping sites are great for finding a route ...Those mapping sites are great for finding a route in places you haven't been to. I then use my Garmin to make sure I go the correct distance.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for hanging around, John!!Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.com