Look what I got!
Finally bit the bullet and got a Garmin Forerunner 220. I think it's going to prove to be a good investment with my running goals and training plans. I debated for a very long time between the Forerunner 15 and Forerunner 220, but, ultimately the 220 won out thanks to Bluetooth and the vibration alerts.
One of the reasons I wanted a running watch is because I've been using the treadmill as a security blanket (more to come on that in a future post about what goes through my head when I run outside).
I noticed that being able to control my running environment was a detriment in a few different ways:
- pushing my pace was harder because I had to overcome what *I* think is a fast number on the treadmill (ie. "I can't go that fast!")
- no variation in the terrain, wind, etc., will do absolutely nothing to prepare me for future races.
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| I dare you to watch the whole video and not laugh |
Not to mention:
- I was getting really freaking bored looking at my empty walls- music or no, I was really needing a change in scenery to motivate me.
- When I did run outside, I was doubting the accuracy of the running app on my phone and pulling my phone out of my sports bra to check my pace was really irritating (and occasionally embarrassing).
