I never trusted my Garmin when I used it. Granted, I had the old 201 and I'm sure the technology has improved but it would often give me different readings for the exact same course. I still have it somewhere, but I don't use it any more. I am in a simplicity mode I guess - not using the HR monitor either. I'm interested in the theory that running every day will get you in better shape than taking one day off. What exactly is the rationale behind that Ribs? Is that the case even if running requires you to skip weight training or is that in combination with continued weight training? I am very far from an expert on the topic and it has been a long long time since I ran every single day. I might have to consider trying it again, at least when I have the time. Meg

This was the RD's response to my question re the distance: Originally the course was set up via wheeling the course. Since then, GPS has come about and we are still pretty close to the correct distance. As of right now, I do not believe we will be changing the course. We would probably have a hard time getting it exact since we need both the 50K and 30K to finish at the same point and they use the same course where we can. Fatozzig, the RD has acknowledged that the course is not accurate, so you have a point. Had the course been certified, that is another matter, and you can determine that by asking for the record. It's clear from his response it is not certified. Had it been he can give you the registration detail. So that is what makes you rely on your Garmin and I take your point. But if the course is certified, my advice is never trust a Garmin for exact distance. It is rarely useful on a certified course, and because the certified course is more accurate than the Garmin, the Garmin has potential to confuse the runner. (In the past when this subject has come up, I have provided detail about scenarios that would confuse the runner, or not help the runner to make a better decision regarding pace.) Better is to race with a good watch that has a lap counter. Any of the Timex Ironman series watches are inexpensive and do a great job. Top runners use a watch for splits over a certified course. They do not use a Garmin. What use would it be? But for the rest of us, it is a good idea to learn before a race if the course is a certified distance or not. If it's certified, leave your Garmin at home. It provides inaccurate information, not the least of which is your pace, which is absurd. Same goes for people doing a track workout. The track is precise, so a good watch is a best instrument. I mention this only because there are often posts by people who question track distances vis a vis their Garmins! I did not mean to split hairs over this, but it is a good point for all of us to think about. I remember bap, a couple of years ago made a big point about how he ran Disney and his Garmin said he ran 26.2 plus a couple of tenths. I doubt I could convince him his Garmin stats were irrelevant and inaccurate. I am always surprised at the "but according to my Garmin" posts I see here on certified race courses. Now dismounting from my high horse and pontification, you have a legitimate question about your race course. They need to certify this distance for many reasons. And just to make sure you understand my respect for you as a runner, 30K is a heck of a distance and you did well. Spareribs