Day 345, 20 To Go

December 11, 2013

I took a break from giving gift ideas yesterday because I had run out of ideas and I was bored.  Well, have no fear folks, I have more ideas!

If you are wondering, these ideas are not my own.  I am finding all sorts of lists on the Internet at Active.com or Runnersworld.com.  There are plenty of other sites you too can find some good ideas.  I'm sure you probably know this, unless you were some dude who was frozen in a block of ice for the past 20 years, you are familiar with how the Internet works.  Either that or you are old.  You know how old people are.  They have trouble with new tech.  I know this because although I am only 41, I look at new gadgets like they are really cool but I don't have the patience or probably the brain power to figure them out.  Let the young whippersnappers of the day figure them out.  I assume this is what old people thought of microwaves and VCRs and yes, the Internet.

I digress...so today, since I hopefully have some triathletes who read this blog, I am going to show some ideas for the triathlete on your Christmas list.  So check these out...

XTERRA Lava Pants

This is basically half a wetsuit.  I know many swimmers who hate wearing wetsuits because it restricts their upper body movement, even if they use the sleeveless.  This is a nice alternative.  It gives you the buoyancy without the restriction.  Find these on the Xterra site.

This next one can be for just a runner too.  Compression socks!

Zoot Recovery 2.0 CRx Socks

Compression socks are supposed to help prevent injury and to speed up recovery.  Check these out on the Zoot site.

AquaSphere Swim Gloves

There are a ton of different types of swim gloves, pull buoys, fins, etc. that you can get to help you train for the swim.  Check them out on the Aqua Sphere site.

I have a few more to show you, so stay tuned for tomorrow's blog (which could post tomorrow or in like 10 days based on my history of being late.)

Here are today's numbers:

Time: 30:00

Distance: 3.42 miles

Pace: 8:46/m

Max Pace: 6:53/m

Calories: 347

Avg HR: 132

Max HR: 147

I was feeling good today, so I ran fairly well.  I like days like this.  I hope tomorrow is another day like today!

Run for Life!!