Running Without a Garmin
Never did I entertain the idea of buying a Garmin. Reason being? I think running is the most simple of all sports. You just need a pair total fit running shoes and viola, run, run, run longer, and run faster! One thing more, its expensive and I cannot afford it.
Kailan ka magiging PhP2,500?
But I have to measure my runs especially the long ones. So here’s 2 things I usually do:
1. Plot a course from the net using Run.com. You don’t have to log in, just select where you want to run and create your own route. Click here if you want to start making one. Its free too.
2. Follow the kilometer markers. I do this in all my long runs. I sometimes tap those yellow markers and say, “I’m done with you, where’s your next KM friend.” I actually look out from the bus window to view the kilometer markers when I travel. I appreciate those yellow markers now.
These markers proved to be a BIG help for me. It not only measures my runs it actually guides me what’s the next town and how many kilometers are left for it. Just remember where you took off and where you ended and you measure your run without using a Garmin. I still have to know if those eon-old markers are indeed accurate.
Now the problem is if you want to run on trails and still want to measure the distance you covered. I still have to find out how to do that. Any suggestions?
For those who own a Garmin, try doing this sometime.
PS. Question? Do you know what kilometer you live ?
I live near UPLB and I am in between KM63 and KM64.
KM0 is in Luneta Park, Manila where the Milo Marathon is held.
Btw, Boss Jinoe has an interesting and insightful post on what to do when you don’t have a Garmin. Be sure to read that too!
The longest run I did this was during my 32K training for dream marathon, I actually passed 6 towns in Laguna during the run. I also tapped a lot of yellow markers.
The longest run I did this was during my 32K training for dream marathon, I actually passed 6 towns in Laguna during the run. I also tapped a lot of yellow markers.
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James, nice idea, thanks for sharing. Maybe one more way to measure your distance is, prior to your run, measure how long your stride is, keep that in mind. And as you run, count how many steps you made, then multiply it by the length of each of your strides. Just be sure to keep your strides equal from start to finish.
Can you imagine that? hahaha, I'm just kidding James!
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at first, i thought seryoso buti na lang hindi, sumakit kasi ulo ko sa kakaisip panu gawin, =)
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use this! http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm
zoom in to the area, then plot your course with the markers, kino-compute nya as you go.
~arlene
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thanks for the info arlene! i'll try using this for my next long run.see you on the road.
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