Superhero and a Petzl Review

Last night I got in 8 miles.

Mile 1-9:08
Mile 2-9:03
Mile 3-9:12
Mile 4-9:09
Mile 5-9:11
Mile 6-8:58
Mile 7-9:01
Mile 8-8:36
Hopefully that negated all of the sweet treats I ingested in honor of Valentine's Day.
Not the fastest run ever, but I really, really, really, enjoyed it.

I wanted to do a nice, easy, longish run.  It was about 6pm and 65 degrees outside.  As I headed out, I did something that I never, ever do.  I grabbed my ipod, which for the past 2 years has had a permanent docking place in my car.  I'm a little OCD when I run and can't stand to have my hair touch my face, my garmin has to be just right, and my shoes tied just so....really..I'm not high maintenance.  In the past(like 2 yrs ago) when I ran with my ipod I would get super annoyed when the earphone cord would bounce against my shirt or neck.  it was just something extra to fool with.
I don't know what was different about yesterday, but it didn't bother me.   I'm going to try it again tonight.

I would love suggestions for some songs to download to a running play-list.

I also got a new gadget a few weeks ago that I have been bringing along with me on my nighttime runs.

The Petzl Zipka 3LED Compact Headlamp

I have been looking for a "headlamp" for months.  Most of them are big and bulky and have a big thick strap that goes around your head.  I knew those would annoy me and feel heavy when I was running so I never got one.  Instead I would carry a pocket flashlight.  Since most of my runs are in the dark time either morning or night, I really needed a light.

Then one of my running buds Jon showed up with one of these little lights.  Instead of a thick strap that goes around your head, it has a retractable zip-cord.  Genius!

This is a little description:

Product Features Ultralight 3 Leds headlamp mounted mounted on retractable cord Long burn time Operates on 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included). Weight : 65 g including batteries 3-year guarantee

Product Description
Ultralight 3 Leds headlamp mounted mounted on retractable cord. Ultra-compact and ultra-lightweight mounted on retractable cord, single compartment contains LED and batteries, 65 g including batteries. Long burn time. 3 LED produce flood beam lighting with a long burn time. one lighting level. The retractable cord allows the light to be worn on the head, around the wrist or attached to a shoulder strap on a backpack, etc. Certification: CE. Technical specifications. Water resistant for all-weather use. Cord made of strong Dyneema. Light beam cannot be tilted.
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I wear mine around my hand (kind of like a super-hero lazer) ;)
Last night I tested it's super powers.  A large dog was approaching me from behind and I turned and charged at it with my Petzl(lazer) aimed at it.  It's pretty bright, so either the dog was scared off by the amazing powers or thought I was a total moran...either way it left me alone.

Tonight I am going to do some speed work.  A little HIIT maybe.  I am loving this weather!

Hope you have been able to get out and enjoy the sunshine!

Grace and peace,