Marathon Tracking

Everyone has been asking about the GPS tracking while I was running. I want to give a big thanks to the MyAthlete GPS tracking company for allowing me to use their product for this run. Check out their website for more info: http://www.myathletegps.com/index.html

The device was tiny and was used on a race belt. It was very light. In fact, it felt like I was wearing my Ipod, so I didn't notice it at all. It was attached to the race belt that I also attached my race bib to, so it was not an excess accessory. Since many people who had supported the campaign, and donors, wanted to follow the race, but could not attend the actual race, MyAthlete GPS was very useful. People were able to follow me as I ran and keep track of my pace and progress throughout the race. For those who went to see me at Napa, they were able to use the tracking to see my location and they could drive from intersection to intersection to cheer me on throughout the race. This was extremely helpful, because a marathon is very long and towards the end, to see some familiar faces encouraging you was very refreshing and motivating. When people noticed that something happened and I slowed down, they drove to the nearest intersection to check up on me and to pump up my spirits.

On a personal note, looking back at the race, I was able to download the information from the GPS to see my pace and speed and analyze my run.

Overall, this device was helpful for everyone to keep track of me during the run. Definitely made this a more interactive experience.