Gadgets 2009
This entry was posted on 1/5/2010 3:24 PM and is filed under Gadgets.
Gear I have loved this year:
- Garmin 305. Totally has changed my running. Easy to use and almost guarantees a negative split (this is a good thing) in every race I participate.
- Powertap. Like the Garmin...considering upgrading to the new Joule computer head this season.
- Trainingpeaks.com Wow. I balked, dragged my feet and finally succumbed to Gordo's request. After every workout I upload my data to trainingpeaks where Gordo can instantly view it. He provides feedback on all key workouts and more frequently than not, daily workouts. You can view graphs galore and drool in a data induced coma. Geek love!
- Zojirushi Induction Rice Cooker Brown rice is my carb companion throughout training. This year I decided to finally get the fuzzy logic rice cooker I have lusted for after my trip to Japan. Set it in the morning and my rice is ready for dinner. I can even cook it GABA style...I think it is a type of marketing hype for brown rice.
- iPhone Why did I wait this long. The Verizon handcuffs are finally off and I have found my true love. Seriously, I use my laptop so much less it is frightening. Wait til I fully implement dropbox!
- Macbook I can run my business effortlessly and my training (thanks to Parallels and WKO+) from anywhere in the world!
- Nano 3rd generation Smallest running iPod to date. Considering buying the H2O audio case for my epic swims...
- Widescreen Flat Panel video monitor for my office Coach made me pull the trigger on this one. Huge difference when working on big projects. Better yet, I added the Hulu app to my Macbook, set up my tribike on the trainer in front of the screen and I can ride to 30 Rock, The Office, V and Flashback anytime I want...
- Tweetdeck Great app to link twitter facebook etc. Easy to view and easy to use!
- Sleeveless 19 Wetsuit I committed the unpardonable sin of trying something new before my Longhorn race. I finally realized that I could no longer swim in my wetsuit with arms. I am just not strong enough and it is exhausting. Thanks to lots of advice and Coaches support, I purchased the 19 sleeveless in Austin. It was the first race that I came out of the water in the top 25% and I wasn't exhausted!
- Gold toe running socks The cheapest stuff I own. Coach found these at Target for me years ago. They are bullet proof. Five years later I have yet to throw out a pair. Suddenly, this season, they reappeared at Target. Coach bought out the store. I still haven't cracked some of the new packs.
- SRAM deep dish front wheel My little bonus purchase for this season. It is for races only. Slap my disc cover on the back wheel, stick the SRAM on the front and damn my little bike is fast. This wheel is actually Zipp's off brand. A bit cheaper and well made. Looks cool too!
- Aerus Biospeed Soft Bike Case My first bike case. Very easy to use and total protection. The only downside is that I am short. When I hoist it over my shoulder it is only and inch or two off the ground. I looked so pathetic in the Austin airport that Coach grabbed it from me and carried it. Bonus! I am willing to loan this out to folks as needed...just ask!
- Fujitsu S510M scan snap My accountant recommended this scanner. I am almost totally paperless with it. Terrific for scanning all documents and conveniently files them or emails them.
- Nespresso Milk Frother/Heater I love my Rancilio Silvia espresso maker (with PID of course) but I did not love having to teach Coach how to froth her milk every week (I am fairly certain she was using me)! So, I purchased this frother. You put in a quarter cup of milk and it heats and froths it for your espresso. Neat and fast. I started using it anytime I wanted to top off my espresso.
- Starbuck's Via As you can tell, I take my caffeine seriously. Very seriously. Many times when I race, it is way too early to find an open coffee shop. The solution? A Starbuck's Via packet. The coffee isn't bad and it is the perfect caffeine delivery system.
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