Between Fitbit and Nest, I don’t know how they can buy them and not just let them run separately like Waze. They have great brands that were ruined.

Super helpful! Thank you for sharing!

Which is why Apple doesn’t like this one but did support California’s

Whatever it takes before their IPO. It’s disgusting

Me too! The problem is that we are running out of good tech sites. They’re all getting bought and turning into SEO spam

Somebody needs to be! I like it being them

Looks like Android devices are your future because you can put a different ROM on it and avoid the issues (potentially)

We’ll see

I am also waiting to get one for my next phone. I’m hoping when I’m ready to upgrade things will be more durable. As someone who’s loved the Note series since my Note 2 I had, I’m a sucker for a bigger screen. I’ll probably never go back

Good luck! I’m rooting for you!

I’m hoping to move from running 5Ks to 10Ks more regularly. I’ve been able to do 5K runs most days now.

Congratulations! You’re exactly right. What’s important is that you worked and achieved your goal! Way to go and keep it up!

I typically do a 3.6 mile run or a walk and then do simple strength training such as push ups and sit ups daily. Nothing too crazy but it’s good (for me) to hit both my cardio and my muscles

Good to know! Hearing that makes me feel better about my slow days where I basically walk the distance. Like I said, I’m trying to build the habit and it’s still nice (even relaxing) walking outside. I’m worried about overdoing it because I’ve pulled muscles before.

The goal is to make this a lifestyle change to improve my overall health. I just had a physical where all my numbers were in the green so I’m seeing results I want. Now, I need to keep it up, but I always want to do more/be more efficient, so I have to keep myself in check to make sure I don’t overdo it.

That’s incredible! Congratulations!! If you don’t mind me asking, how far do you go on your days? I’m currently doing about 3.6-3.75 miles a day (run or walk). I’m trying to get a gauge of where I should be.

I do live near a major city so I think I can find a store that could assist me. I appreciate the suggestion. Maybe I’ll go there and build a Christmas list with the associate’s advice. ;) I don’t want to lose momentum with the winter but you know they can be brutal.

You’re right. That’ll ensure it becomes a true long term hobby as well.

I’m in the Midwest USA so winter is coming and I’m not really sure how to get through it. I don’t want to stop so I’m just dealing with the cold, but I know it will get colder soon. Are there any tips on the cold besides dress warmer? It gets more difficult to get out of bed and run early in the morning when it’s cold and dark.

A race does sound exciting! I think signing up will be a good motivator for me. I can’t quit if I spent money on this race.

I would like this to become a long term hobby. I am learning how important it is to stretch, cool down, and take a break some days when I really want to go hard every day. My body tells me to slow down which I am getting better at listening to.

This might be a noob question, but do you run every day? Right now, I’m running 5k every other day and walking the distance the other day to force myself into that routine. Some weeks, I feel more sore than others so I don’t know if that’s overdoing it or my body adjusting to this new lifestyle.

Good to know about smiling. I am happy being outside so I guess I’ll try to make sure I show it outwardly.

That’s a good idea. If I paid money for it, I’m more committed and more likely to try to work out a training plan.

Are there any tricks for someone trying to improve? Is it just repetition? I’m currently hitting 5k’s most days but I feel like that’s my limit. New runner - only 1st year.

This is what irritates me. You still made money just not as much as you wanted or hoped so your company punishes you. You can’t have infinite growth