Fitness Romance SagaGreedy Kid #2 Models the Garmin Forerunner 305
June 26th, 2011 • 17 Comments | Leave a Comment »
Well lookie here! That’s my Greedy Kid #2 on the cross country course at Brandywine Creek State Park. The park is ranked as having one of the toughest courses on the entire East Coast. Kid #2 has only been running competitively for one year. His best 5K time last season was 19.25 minutes and he’s done ever better since then. BOOM!
Kid #2 just finished 9th grade and is training hard this summer to decrease his 5K into the 18-minute realm. He’s gonna bust some azz as he keeps developing because he’s got talent AND he’s disciplined about his training, which also includes Rodney Yee Yoga.
I took him out to the Brandywine course today with his new Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS. I couldn’t justify this purchase for myself, especially back when the 305 was over $300 and I despised running.
But now? The priced has plummeted, so I just had to invest in this tech tool for my kid. And I can “steal” it from him when I go out on my own happy runs. Its appearance looks to be a bit clunky, but it’s still pretty lightweight and can be used across other workout platforms, like biking, skiing and windsurfing. It can withstand a few splashes on it, but I’ve read complaints around the Internet from people who have actually swam with it. It doesn’t appear to be suitable for that.
Amazon.com’s review of the Garmin 305 is thorough as hell, so check out that. I also asked my kid to share his 3 favorite things about his Garmin. He especially loves:
- Distance tracking and pace.
- Auto splits.
- Heart rate monitoring and calories burned.
If you haven’t heard of Garmin until now, get familiar with it. But if you’ve been pondering a Garmin for awhile? Don’t wait anymore… just do it.
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gene @boutdrz June 26th, 2011 at 23:31
i have the same garmin, and LOVE it. did you get the HRM, too? that’s kinda fun. i don’t yet know what the heck i am supposed to do with the numbers (zones, etc), but it is fun to see the wavy lines when i graph it!
congrats to Greedy#2 for striving to improve. That, i believe, is one of the secrets to happiness.
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yumyucky Reply:
June 26th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Yep! he has that heart rate strap thingy, too. This thing has a lot going on and he’s still learning about all the functions. I’m just glad I could get him this gift. He’s has so much potential!
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Cuppypowers June 27th, 2011 at 5:13
Me too!!!! I hate (I wish i know how to BOLD and TRIPPLE LINE that word with html code) running!!!!! HATE IT!!!!
I bet you are super proud for your Greedy Kid #2 for pushing for new recoard time! I have a request, could you use your Flip Video and film a work out or something? Would love to hear your review on it!!!! I am very very very close to pushing that “buy it now” button on their site!!!! Your comments means a lot (since i know you will be honest about it)!
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Miz June 27th, 2011 at 6:29
in a totally serious way Ive wondered lately if a garmin etc would help me find my running love.
THOUGHTS?
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yumyucky Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 10:01 am
Honestly. I think no. It won’t help you find that run-love. But it will enhance any remnants of love you might already have for the run. The love itself I found by running in a way that is fun and challenging. I do speed work so I’m constantly having to change my pace and think about my next moves – whether a hi/low pace and if I can maintain higher speeds until I reach my designated land marks. It’s like a game for me now. I’ve been doing this for over a month. But before that? Running sucked.
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Wifey June 27th, 2011 at 8:05
I LOVE Lola, my Garmin. Yes, I named her.
Kudos to your son! Can’t wait to hear about him rockin’ 18!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
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Leelee June 27th, 2011 at 8:18
That’s Awesome! It’s so important that kids at his age find discipline in the sports they love and take part in. I love hearing how he is not just settling for his 19.25 5K time but, is working harder to shave more time off. LOVE IT!! Tell him I’ll take his 19.25 time…Heck I’ll be happy with a 28min 5K!!! LOL! Keep up the great work Josie! xoxo
P.S. Ahhhh I’m up!!
Love it!
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Deanna @ T he Unnatural Mother June 27th, 2011 at 10:38
So exciting for your son!! Awesome!!
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@SOMERSKYS June 27th, 2011 at 11:26
A WAY SPECIAL CONGRATS CONGRATS TO GREEDY KID #2 AND YAYNESS 2 HIS DISCIPLINED MIND!! THAT DISCIPLINE AND TRAINING WILL TAKE HIM FAR FAR N EVERYTHING! BUT FIRST CONGRATULATION GREEDY KID #2 N UR RUNNING ABILITY!
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www.bossygirl1980.com, June 27th, 2011 at 11:29
I need to check that out..sounds great!
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Jody - Fit at 53 June 27th, 2011 at 15:09
OK, I am an old broad but a hottie son for you – be careful!
Thx for that great review! I can’t afford anything but necessities right now but will keep this in mind when things get better.
I love the fit family!
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Coco June 27th, 2011 at 22:09
You have might fiiiine looking kids – greedy or not! I love my Garmin. And I love their customer service. I had an old 405 (like *many* years old) and it was flaking out and they sent me a refurbished one for only $75.
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'Drea June 27th, 2011 at 22:22
That’s great that Greedy Kid #2 is so serious about his running and that you invested in a Garmin for him. I bet he’s even greedier now that he’s running cross country.
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yumyucky Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Giiirl, he’s extra Greedy. He’s pretty health-conscious, but still a sucker for the crappy kid cereals.
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thirteenlbs June 28th, 2011 at 16:32
I just bought this to try to get my time down some and know how far I’m running. I really like it so far, though I may chime back in to figure out how to work all of the functions…
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angela June 30th, 2011 at 9:21
Awesome! You have an amazingly talented kid. I will never run even close to that fast. And I need to get me a garmin eventually, seems that’s the model most people like the best.
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merri July 1st, 2011 at 18:37
awesome, good luck to him on getting his time down, from what you’ve written, im sure he can do it.
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