Fonzie

Ummm.... Dude.... Is there an echo in here from like 30 posts back?

EXXXXACTLY my thoughts TOO many fishy details! The report I heard said he was doin' 33mph. How the hell'd he get goin' that fast down his driveway?? Aerial shot looked like circular driveway.... Not some country lane. Why the hell'd she need to bash the window in with a 5 iron to "rescue him"??? And why was he "lapsing in & out of consciousness"?? I also heard Saturday? that when investigators went back out to interview him, they were told he was "resting" No way you 'n me could'a got away with that excuse

Hunt smart.... Not hard! And why was your brother shooting at you that time???

Good advice. I always am a dork & do a few laps around the store just to get an idea of how my prospective new shoes feel when I'm running in them.... Are they comfortable, is the heal sliding/do they feel sloppy, do my toes bang the front/have enough room, how's the arch feel, enough cushion in the heel, do they feel supportive, do they feel too heavy, etc

Your welcome bud! Thought you were older than that based on your screen name & few things you mentioned I've always been pretty active athletically too, whatever weight I'm at.... Weekend sports warrior the last 20 years.... Hence all the wear 'n tear and aches & pains now

I was wondering how long before someone caught that!!

WINNAR!!

You read wrong dude.... The SE was $20 cheaper HAAA! I was just thinking the exact same thing yesterday!!

$500... HOLY CRAP!!!! I always wondered how much those things cost

Tom.... I worked in banking & brokerage for 8 years, and I don't ever recall cash in any of those accounts counting toward your credit rating If you don't have any open lines of positive credit, you're not gonna get any credit card other than maybe a secured, or department store like Sears, Penny's, etc

The Garmin Nuvi I got my wife is now marked down to $99 @ WalMart

Pain is the body's way of healing itself. Masking the pain doesn't promote good healing. Don't know if it's true or not, it's just what I think is true... edit: I mean think about it, why should the body heal up if it's not in pain? I'm talking general little minor aches & pains guys.... Not "Oh shit I've torn my achilles or have a high ankle sprain/torn ACL" kind of pain The only way to heal is rest. If I rested for every little ache & pain I have, I'd still be sitting on the couch

I'm the same height as Justin, but a BIT heavier & older His times are WAY out of my league, & I've been running on & off for almost 30 years now. At my best, & lowest weight in college, I could do 6 miles without stopping. Can't remember my times anymore, but even then, I don't think they were as fast as Justin's. As far as your knees go.... I too get all those aches & pains that come with not being a kid anymore, & am prone to shinsplints when I push too much. I usually take some ibuprofen about a half hour before I intend to head out. Seems to help. I also drink ~64oz of water mixed with some Crystal Lite on those days.... Sometimes more, as I've always been plagued with cramping. I dilute the CL though 2:1 with those single serve 16.9oz stix in a 32oz bottle.... Just enough to give me a little flavor. Now I like to disolve a potassium pill in my water bottle too, so I ingest it over time. I was just talking with my doctor about this very subject on Wednesday. He's a big time runner.... Currently training for next year's Chicago Marathon, & aiming to finish in top 25% so he earns qualification for Boston. I've been trying to get back in the groove & consistently run 2-3 times a week since this past spring. Some weeks I'm only able to get 1 run in. At this point in life, I run for time in a different way. I now loosely keep track of my lap time, but worry more about my overall time.... i.e I usually go for 45-50 minutes. I also pay close attention to my heartrate now. My concern, & what I was talking to my doctor about, is I don't feel I'm making any progress. My times are about the same, and I still need to stop & walk periodically. He advised me to dial down my runs for now, to 30 minutes, and increase them each week by 10%. He also said the 10% doesn't need to be split up over each run, but I could do two 30's during the week, then a longer 45 minute one on the weekend. I ran a 30 today, after a week off due to inflamation in my big toe & dropping 14lbs in 36 hours over Thanksgiving from the Rx prescribed.... And my pace was definitely quicker with longer runs/less walk Also.... I run outdoors. We have a treadmill, & I hardly ever use it. It bores me to tears. One of my favorite things in life is running during a nice heavy snow. The ground is soft, & everything is quiet, peaceful & beautiful. Running around the reservoir is also a favorite. I've also found over the years that, while running on asphalt is harder on your joints.... When I run on gravel or grass, it takes more out of my legs quicker. Not that I have much stamina to begin with, but I have even less on those surfaces, i.e when I'm running around the resevoir or the high school practice track As far as shoes go.... This is really going to be personal preference. Nike's are known for being narrow in the toebox/ball/forefoot area. My feet are a little wider, but not special width, so I generally like Adidas, though my latest pair is New Balance, which seem wide even for me, but very well built with plenty of padding/cushion. I had a pair of Asics & Saucony I liked in college too. I have had several pairs of Nikes over the years, but it's a rare occasion they fit me better than the others I just mentioned. Reeboks seem to fit me well also, but I think they've kind of phased out of the running shoe arena. If you want to talk more privately, shoot me a mail

LOVE IT!!

Belated but sincere.......

I'm tryin' to figure out what the difference between the non "SE" for $20 more, & mine are?? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11070556&findingMethod=rr The TomTom XL 325 is easy to use widescreen navigation and comes preloaded with maps of the US. Guides you door-to-door with spoken instructions and 3D graphics. And extra-wide touchscreen helps you find your way, worry-free. Maps of US with TomTom Map Share: Modify your own map and benefit from others verified changes with TomTom Map Share Fold & Go EasyPort Mount: The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds neatly onto the back of the device, so both are small enough to fit into your pocket or bag Spoken Instructions - Turn-by-turn spoken instructions are announced loudly and clearly. 4.3" Touchscreen Plug & Go: Switch on and go right out of the box - just enter the address on the screen and start driving TomTom guides you door-to-door with spoken turn-by-turn instructions. Preloaded Points of Interest: Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels and more on your route 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee: When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device. This latest map guarantee is available via TomTom HOME Help Me! Emergency Menu: Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals TomTom HOME: Ensure that your TomTom is always up to date and access additional features with this free software application. Traffic Ready: Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps your up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays. Fuel Price Service optional service: With TomTom Fuel Price Service, your TomTom finds the lowest priced gas on your route and points you to it 4.3" inch full TFT color LCD (480 x 272 pixels, supports 64K colors) Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.2" x 0.9" Weight: 6.6 ounces (including mount) Includes Fold & Go EasyPort mount, Car Charger, USB cable for charging and computer connection, Dashboard mounting disk, Documentation

Here's the one she got me..... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12548190&adid=1500000000000012552680#ProductDetail The TomTom XL 325SE Silver Edition 4.3" Portable GPS offers easy-to-use widescreen navigation. It comes preloaded with a US map that includes Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. You are guided from door-to-door with spoken instructions, including street names. TomTom XL 325SE Silver Edition 4.3" Portable GPS: Map Share lets you modify your own U.S. map and benefit from others' verified changes Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names. Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds neatly onto the back of the device, so both are small enough to fit into your pocket or bag 4.3" touchscreen Plug & Go lets you enter an address on the screen and start driving with spoken turn-by-turn instructions Preloaded points of interest include millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more Latest map guarantee lets you download one complimentary update to your map if one is available during your first 30 days of use Help Me! emergency menu to access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals TomTom Home ensures that your TomTom is always up to date and access additional features with this free software application Traffic-ready for an optional RDS-TMS traffic receiver accessory that can keep you informed on traffic events to minimize potential delays Optional fuel price service finds the lowest priced gas on your route, with directions

What's the criteria you're basing that statement on? Choice may have been made easier for me tonight We were checkin' at WallyWorld where she got it, and mine's back up to regular price of $140. Hers is the Nuvi w/ 3.5" screen, which is now down to $99. I can't see payin' an extra $10 for a smaller screen, just because it's a Garmin.

Also... Wifey was just commenting she wished her Garmin gave her option of GoogleMap type driving directions.... i.e listed all at once with drive time e.t.a, that she could look at before leaving to familiarize herself with the route. Says she gets the e.t.a, but it only feeds her directions one step at a time. Is that possible, and we're just not finding where the option is?

LOVE IT....Great comparison!! Thanx for all the input so far guys! Sooooo..... Realistically..... How often do you guys reeaally update your maps?

But she hadn't experienced a hostile media until she ran for VP was my point, thereby possibly changing her outlook on things

OK..... Got the wifey a Garmin GPS for her bDay a couple weeks ago. Sam really seems to like his, as do others I've spoken to She returned the favor today, as she stumbled upon a "Black Friday" deal while out, & got me a TomTom XL325 "Special Edition" I paid $125 for hers.... She got this for $89 Same size screen on both..... 4.3". Seems like the other features are similar. I think wifey's has like over 5 million points on it.... Don't see how many this one is loaded with Question is this..... In my ignorant "view from 10,000 feet" it seems like Garmin's pretty much become the frontrunner. Anybody else on here had both? How do you like them? Anything special/quirky/different/better I should know about them compared to Garmin? Like I said..... New to the whole GPS thing in the last few weeks, so lookin' for some feedback before I unwrap this thing & can't take it back

VERY true!! You know he can't control himself when the ladies show him some knee!

She probably didn't feel that way until the media mess while she was running for VP

We've got a full size 2000 GMC conversion van with the 4.3 V6, and knock on wood.... So far she's taken good care of us Oh yeah..... Our fuel gauge is a bit buggy too. Won't read at all from half tank down