Comments on: 5 Things I Learned From Running A Trail Race Last Weekend

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 13 May 2014 00:21:41 +0000

In reply to Bryan. FWIW, mine is almost dead on with my iPhone on the roads, only seem to have issues in the woods.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 12 May 2014 22:16:03 +0000

I wasn’t thinking about the comfort issue with a strap during a race. I’m wondering if I’d wear it myself in my next one.

Still, they gotta find what’s going on with some of these units. The watch is way too expensive to have this erratic behavior. Kinda makes me think about going out with my FR620 and my old Nike+ GPS Sportwatch

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:02:17 +0000

In reply to newbodi.es bryan. I do have the strap, but wasn't wearing it in the race. Need to try that!

By: newbodi.es bryan

newbodi.es bryan — Wed, 07 May 2014 00:33:41 +0000

Pete – just curious if you had the heart rate strap on or not. I haven’t had any issues with mine, but I’ve only used it with the heart rate strap (I have the one they package it with, with the Firstbeat functionality).

It is supposed to give additional tracking accuracy like having a foot pod, so I wonder if that would have helped. Still, that’s a pretty huge discrepancy – not cool given what the watch costs.

By: Courtney L.

Courtney L. — Fri, 02 May 2014 19:42:19 +0000

I thought I would give you another point of view about the area this race was in. I literally live right next door to this park – it’s in my backyard. And it is very hard to pick up a GPS signal out there. You can’t get it at my house at all. I’m halfway up the trail before my GPS watch kicks in – and it continues to go on and off. Glad you enjoyed the race! I wanted to run it, but I was already signed up for a trail race out in Rye.

By: John L.

John L. — Fri, 02 May 2014 14:38:16 +0000

Nice post. I haven’t raced in years but have continued to run to help maintain some level of sanity. This makes me want to get out there again and hit some local races.

By: Matthew J Malinowski

Matthew J Malinowski — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:09:30 +0000

I love to run on the beach which presents an entirely different experience I feel than road or trail. I see so many runners run solely on a treadmill and never have the pleasure or challenge of running outdoors. Trails present such a nice experience that whether running or walking that anyone looking for an outdoor activity should look into.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:26:36 +0000

In reply to Liz Durant. Thank Liz, was great seeing you there! I'm also searching for another, had too much fun!

By: Bren

Bren — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 03:05:09 +0000

I’ve found trail running to be so much more enjoyable. I typically get out to the trails only once a week, but those runs are the highlight of my running week. It took me a while to accept the slower pace, but it is just the nature of the beast. The atmosphere for trail races is great. I just ran a 5 mile trail race this weekend, and I have to admit I was a little worried heading into a shorter race. After an ultra heavy schedule last year (3 50k’s and a 50 miler), I had come to appreciate the family feel of ultras. With a shorter race, I wasn’t sure the feel would be the same. Needless to say everyone was great and I really appreciated the community feel. I’ve never had that feeling during a road race.

By: Liz Durant

Liz Durant — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:08:40 +0000

thanks for the great review, Pete, I couldn’t have said it better about Sunday’s trail race! My trepidation on trail running comes mostly from having to pick dirt and stones out of my forearms and knees from the numerous times I have tripped and fallen! I can say, with great pride, that I completed Sunday’s run entirely on my feet! I wore my Hoka’s on Sunday and, for the first time on hard trails, my feet did not feel worse for wear. In the past, I have had “easy” trail runs leave my feet so sore that I couldn’t run for days. What a breakthrough and what a blast! I just might be willing to entertain another one soon!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 23:43:03 +0000

In reply to Dennis Claire. Yeah, I could get used to those surprise finish lines!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 23:40:53 +0000

In reply to John. Yes, a phenomenal shoe!