Video test at Lake Waramaug
My virtual coach Bill Baker turned me onto Lake Waramaug, and I've posted about it before.
For me, Lake Waramaug is how I will remember my training for the 2010 NYC Marathon. While I've literally run all over the country the last few months, it was the long loops around Lake Waramaug that prepared me mentally and physically for what I believe I'll need to endure in NYC on November 7.
Last week, while taking my last long run around the lake, I took some video with my iPod Nano to share the experience. I wanted to test the video on my Nano, and see how much battery it ate. If all goes well, I'd like to shoot some video while running in NYC, but also need battery power for music to get me to the finish line. It worked well! The clip above features a few minutes of my training run around the lake, and I still had the power to blast music for more than ten miles or so.
I'll clearly need to work on the stabilization while running, but if I have the energy, wherewithall, and battery power, I'll shoot video of the start of the race on the Verrazano Bridge, and as I enter Manhattan over the 59th St Bridge. Both are supposed to be iconic moments, so it will be cool to share the experience.
In the meantime, you can help me out by making a donation to the American Heart Association. I need to raise $3000 for entry into the race. I'm a little over halfway there, and could really use your help!
