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Gear:

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS:

Wendy:  “I purchased my Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS just before Christmas last year after saying to my husband one day, “wouldn’t it be cool if there was like a GPS that you could wear on your wrist like a watch when running instead of in the car?” and he said sarcastically, “yeah, like the Garmin, duh?” – huh?  I had no idea!  After checking out all the reviews I decided to invest in the 305 with heart rate monitor.

Now I can’t imagine running without it!  I love being able to program the watch so that I can see what matters most to me (time run, distance run, average pace, heart rate) and seeing my exact distance is motivating and helps keep me going.  I highly recommend the 305 to anyone”

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Shoes:

The number one thing about shoes is getting properly fit.  Buying a good pair of running shoes is not necessarily cheap but finding the right shoes will save you money in the long run. 

Wendy:  “After years of buying shoes off the rack or from the national chains with salespeople with little or no knowledge of fitting, I finally went to a local mom & pop store.  At first I was apprehensive, I thought that buying from a smaller locally owned store would cost a lot more.  Not only was a fitted with the best pair of shoes I have ever worn (not one blister, not one day of discomfort), but when I went home and compared prices online I was surprised to find that I actually spent less on my pair of shoes at the store than I found for the same shoes online!”

It is also important to buy new shoes every 300-400 miles (depending on your running style, body weight, and the surface on which you run)… your feet, legs, ankles and knees will thank you for it.  Let’s say you run 5 times a week @ 4 miles per run = 20 miles/week or 80 miles per month.  That means you are due for new shoes approximately every 4 months.

Signs that it’s time to replace your running shoes: 

1.  If you are feeling pain (muscle fatigue, shin splints, pain in your joints such as your knees), you may be wearing shoes that have lost their cushioning. 

2.  The soles are worn out. 

3.  The miles you have put onto your shoes exceed 300 – 400 miles.  Even if you have taken good care of your shoes and they look great – when hitting the 300 – 400 mile mark it’s time to replace your shoes to prevent injury. 

What Orlando Women Runners Are Saying:

I love my Pear Izumis - my feet are wide and these fit awesome. My toes no longer go numb and I no longer have ankle & knee pain. For me they rock.
- Wendy 

Asics GT 2140---stability control. I feel like Cinderella in them because they fit just right.
- Lisette 

Mizuno's I've had 5 pairs of the Nirvanas and LOVE THEM! Wouldn't run a marathon without them.
- Amber 

I've only been running since May, but I love my Asics.
- Jessie 

I love my New Balance and Brooks!
- Jennifer 

Asics Gel-Numbus! I've sworn by them for years!!
- Erica 

I've been wearing Asics Gel-Kayanos for years and never had a problem. Well, til I tripped in a pothole this week. But otherwise, never a problem!
- Diane 

I'm on my 3rd pair of Asics Gel Cumulus. ♥
- Cheryl 

Brooks Adrenaline - I'm on my second pair. Just call me Flash!
- Leslie 

Mizuno need a new pair in October
- Candy 

Asics...The Gel Evolution. I'm on my 4th pair.
- Lisa 

I have been adicted to Asics since I was on Freshman Track and Field, would never wear anything else, and there is nothing like breaking in a new pair of shoes.
- Ann 

Saucony baby....5 years worth of foot pleasing sneakers
- Denise 

My saucony shoes are awesome!
- Alex 

Mizuno - Alchemy/Renegade
- Nicole

Playlist of the Month:

Miss Lisette in all her awesomeness lent us her playlist.  Check out these tunes on iTunes for something new to add to your next run:

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Get Get Down - Paul Johnson

Kid Cudi Vs. Crookers - Day N Nite

Poker Face - Lady Gaga The Fame 

I Want Your Soul (Radio Edit) - Armand Van Helden 

Krazy - Pitbull Ft. Lil Jon

DAVID TAVARE - Hot Summer Night Oh L 

MOVE SHAKE DROP - REMIX - DJ LAZ That Chicos A Pimp  

Do it again - Razor-N-Guido

Call On Me (Main Mix) - Eric Prydz Call On Me  

Medicine - Kim Leoni    

The Crazy Frog Song - Crazy Frog The Crazy Frog Song

The best of 2005 Vinylshakerz - One Night In Bangkok (Club Mix) 

Jump! (Everybody Mix) - The Movement

Satisfaction (Club Mix) - Benny Benassi

DJ LAZ-Latino Hip Hop Dj Uncle Al

Uncle Luke - Lizard Lizard 

Sabrosura - DJ Laz   

Reel 2 Real - I Like To Move It 

Played Alive (Bongo Song) - Safrio D

Sasha - Dat Sexy Body

Not Gonna Get Us 4:25 Tatu 200Kmh In The WrongLane(Promo)

Galvanize - Chemical Brothers

Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People

Cry For You - September In Orbit

Now you're gone - Basshunter

Derb - Derb (Original Club mix)

bball warmup- cheerleading - Sports

Where's Your Head At - Basement Jaxx Rooty House

Jerk it Out - Caesers Paper Tigers

Lasgo - Something (Club Mix)

hellogoodbye - Here (in your arms) R

Let Me Think About It - Ida Corr

Mercy - Duffy Rockferry Rock/Pop

David Guetta - Baby When The Lights - POP LIFE club-house

Night Crawlers - Push the feeling on

In The Dark - DJ Tiesto Elements Of Life

Stop Me - Mark Ronson Versions  

TiNY DANCER.- MARCO DENMARK & CASEY BARNES* Dance Mix 2008

Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin Beat

Wow - Kylie Minogue X

Show Me Love - Robin S

All The Things She Said - Tatu

Raindrops - Stunt

Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis

DHT - Listen To Your Heart (Techno) - DHT

Running - Information Society Information Society

I Can't Help Myself - Bellatrax Feat. Sophia May Clubbers Guide 2008 2008 (cd1) ministry of sound

It's Gonna Be Alright (Original 2001 Mix) - Hed Kandi Disco Kandi 5 Hed Kandi (DJ)

Touch Me - DJ Tiesto Trance Nation 2001 - Disc 2 Euro-Techno

Mash Ups - Daft Punk vs. Michael Jac - Daft Punk / Michael Jackson

Shake It - Metro Station Metro Station Rock

The Wiseguys - Ooh La La   (Smallville)

Start the Commotion (Put the Body in Motion) - The Wiseguys

Lady Gaga ft. Colby O Donis - Just Dance (2008 Main Version)

Global Deejays vs. Benny Benassi - S    

Medicine - Kim Leoni     

Pitbull feat Lil'Jon - The anthem (Calabria Remix) 4:10     

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