My first computer use was on a Mac. I used Macs for many years. Unfortunately, finances forced me to buy a PC when I needed a laptop for grad school. A career switch from teaching to IT also changed my computer use from a MAC to a PC, as well.
However, for running, I am eternally grateful to Steve Jobs.
my iPod Touch
The iPod Touch has made running on the treadmill possible. I download my favorites shows such as The Good Wife and Fairly Legal and watch them while I run to keep me sane on the treadmill.
my iPod nano
When I first started running, I bought this nano off my friend’s daughter and used it with the Nike+ chip on my shoe to tracks my miles as well as listen to music. I used it for several years and right up to my first half marathon in January 2011 (when I bought a Garmin) to keep track of distance and pace.
my iPod shuffle
Now that I use a Garmin to keep track of mileage and pace, I use this shuffle to listen to music when I run outdoors. I won it in a blog giveaway and I love it because of its size. It clips onto my shorts or fits into a key pocket.
the phone in my future
No, I don’t have a iPhone (yet). I bought a new phone last December before I found out that Verizon would be offering an iphone. So now I have to wait…. The iPhone would be perfect for running since I like to take photos when I run. If I carry a camera, then I don’t have room to carry a phone. If I carry a phone, then I don’t have room to carry a camera. The iPhone would allow to me to have both options in one device!! (Actually it could even replace my iPod touch & shuffle if I store videos & music on it.)
on my wish list
I don’t have a personal laptop. I have one for work (which occasionally I bring home.) It is heavy so a iPad would be great to have to surf the Internet and update my blog and facebook posts when I am away from my desk. It also would be even better for watching TV while on the treadmill. Will I see an Ipad2 under my Christmas tree??
Happy Running! Do you use an ipod or iphone when you run?
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The Steve Jobs era was a life changing one for sure. What a brilliant man.
Yes, iPod Shuffle and iPhone accompany me on almost all of my runs.
My iTouch went to Thing 1 when I got my phone. I love my iPad. I’ve slipped into the Apple Vortex.
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I take my iPhone along with me on every run. I’ve downloaded an application called RunKeeper, and along with the GPS in the phone, it will map my routes, provide time, calories, pace, splits, etc….similar to your Garmin.
Love reading your blog !
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