There Had to Be a Better Way

That’s what the founder, Graham Henshaw of PaceTat said which ultimately led to the brilliant invention of what is known as PaceTat.  Runners that have been training hard to reach a goal time for their marathon can’t do without one of these.

 

As the name implies, PaceTat is a removable tattoo that helps to keep marathon runners on pace during the marathon so that they can finish within their goal time. PaceTat (as pictured)  measures 1-1/2″ wide by 6-1/4″ long gets tattooed to the underside of your forearm.  The removable tattoo is made with 100% FDA approved ingredients, so should be safe for your skin.  PaceTat has made it easier than ever to keep check on your times during the race.  And it gives both mile splits as well as kilometer splits.  Need this kind of guidance for a half marathon?  Just cut it in half.

 

There’s no issue about the comfort as it’s part of your skin.  Easy to take off with baby oil or rubbing alcohol after your marathon, but will easily last for a few days on your arm just in case you are thinking about back to back marathons.

 

It’s my goal to one day qualify to run the Boston Marathon.  It will take discipline and training on my part, but I will definitely be sporting a PaceTat as part of my running kit in my attempt to reach my goal.

A Running Partner that Won’t let you Down

Do your running partners occassionally let you down? They need a bit more recovery time than you do, or perhaps they are out with a running injury. Happens to me quite often. Well I know of a faithful partner who won’t let you down - also known as Man’s Best Friend - your dog. Most dogs are usually drooling at the thought of getting out for a run.

Dogs make a natural running partner. I remember the days when I used to run with my neighbour Tammy. We used to get up early before work to get out for our run… then Tammy got pregnant. Our running schedule stayed on track for a bit, but then the further along in her pregnancy she became, the more she backed off. I was nervous to run early in the morning on my own as the news headlines reported about a girl that had gone missing in the general area of where we lived.

I didn’t know how I would get my runs in as the early mornings were best for me. Then it came to me, I know someone that would run with me - Max - Tammy’s big burly German Shepherd (who was also missing out on his runs). Max didn’t have too many leash manners and loved to lunge forward.

Today, I came across a product call the Buddy System that would have a welcome addition to our runs and, if you run with your dog, this system is definitely worth a try. It’s a hands free leash. Hand free because it has a 1 inch wide belt that attaches around your waist with a belt that hooks onto a collar attachment. This is also handy as it allows you to let your dog off without having a leash to hold onto. It also comes in a small dog and big dog sizes. Attaching your dog to your waist is far more comfortable and safer method than holding onto a conventional leash. And the best part is that you can run with both your arms free! Check them out at The Buddy System

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