Now, this will be a long-running debate. How should we run? Must we go high-tech or just plain old school running? Just recently, it has become an unregulated issue in the running community. Now, halt it right there…I will not go off course just to start another standoff.
There are two types of runners nowadays. Although there is a long list of varieties out there – let’s keep it at two to easily spot them in the next race. The superheroes and the strippers.
The first one applies to those who change to a skin-tight aerodynamic outfit similar to Green Lantern’s but without the ring. The second one strips off his clothes and dons a running gear – that is, the singlet, shorts, and shoes. Before the race starts, the first one checks his oversized wrist watch and clicks on a series of graphs to monitor his speed, distance, and stride length. Then, he fixes the IPod clamped on his arm and selects his power song. The second one checks on his digital watch. On track, the superhero carries two types of hydration pack – through a belt or a camelbak. The stripper, on the other hand, carries a bottle of water or stops at an aid station to replenish.
Halfway through the race, Green Lantern notes his GPS and heart rate, while the stripper wipes his forehead and pumps out a very loud bawl. After the turnaround, the superhero is heavily breathing and slightly loosens his Garmin heart rate monitor chest strap. The stripper is also heavily breathing after the turnaround and is still letting out another very loud yell. At the finish line, the superhero presses a button on his wrist watch and makes sure that his running performance for this race is sent out to his computer for his race analysis while the second type of runner checks the timer above.
So, which one are you? Either way, continue to enjoy running – it’s the only thing that matters in the end. I am no expert but just a plain and simple Jane who loves to observe things and write about it. Indeed, the exercise is worth the entertainment (or is it the other way around?)
I guess I'm a mix of both.
ReplyDeleteI love running with my "laptop running watch" - but I can run with or without an iPod. Sometimes I have a hydration belt - sometimes wala :D
The only time I would wear tights - is on a trail run... Pero nothing hi-tech - only from Yvonne's tights.
It's always a singlet or shorts for me :D
hi fitmommy. looks like it's all a matter of being comfortable and getting right down to it that matters. thanks for dropping by and happy running! :)
ReplyDeletei agree. nagiging complicated na ang running. sabi lang sa akin noon, i only need running shoes. ngayon, kailangan pala ng gps watch, heart rate monitor, running shorts, knee support, calf support, compression sleeves, hydration belt, bib belt, cap, sun glasses and running socks.
ReplyDeleteI remember the very first time ever that I ran a 15km in training. It was up in the mountains so first half was pure uphill, second half was back downhill to the valley on the other side. I was very new to running, so I have changed a few things since then. Anyway, I was in some baggy basketball shorts and a cotton t-shirt, that was it. The other 2 guys were stashed with compression shorts, calf compression, camelbak, flatscreen tech watches, and poles(??) for the downhill part.
ReplyDeleteNow guess what? I arrived in the valley on the other side of the hill some 10-15 minutes before the other guys. So much for "fashion" and high-tech running... doh!