Get ready for a lot of Fitbit Ultra love, readers! After our less-than-satisfying experience with the Jawbone UP, I was eager to try another activity tracker, as, at the very least, the UP managed to peak my interest in tracking my daily activities. Enter the Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker. Since purchasing my Fitbit Ultra about two weeks ago, I have fallen … Read More
Cold-weather Running
Happy Thanksgiving, fellow runners! This winter is our first foray into cold-weather running, so I wanted to share some quick thoughts on our experience and the gear we’ve been using before I slip into a tryptophan-induced coma. We all know how difficult it can be to motivate yourself to run sometimes, even on those days with perfect weather. This was … Read More
[On The Road] Other Toes and Getting Fit
While in Columbus, OH, over the weekend for a friend’s wedding, we ran into a few things that I wanted to share. Other Toes Meagan and I had a moment to check out the Finish Line shoe store before grabbing my tuxedo. As we walked in, we were greeted by two surprises. First, was the Adidas Adipure Trainer. The Adipure … Read More
Jawbone UPs and Downs
In our attempts to lose weight we have found that our greatest strides happen when we are more religious about logging data. We thought what better than to have a tool that logs everything from walking to sleeping. The first contender for us was the Jawbone UP. This is the first entry from Jawbone (better known for their top of the … Read More
“Every day is a good day when you run.”
Hello, Internet, and welcome to Technically Running! Right about now, you’re probably wondering who we are and why we’re here, so let’s hit the ground running (yes, we like puns here). The Who: Your two hosts are soon-to-be-married running partners, Meagan and Steve. Meagan is a graduate student and avid volcano and pie enthusiast. Steve, a senior recruiter at a … Read More