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MOTOACTV™ at the NYC Half Marathon

March 15, 2012 : BY Motorola

In just a few days, 15,000 runners of all stripes will carb up, lace up their running shoes and flood the streets of New York City with New York Road Runners (NYRR) for the NYC Half Marathon. And at least four runners – Linda Chan, Elizabeth Maiuolo, Neil Strahl and Karla Bruning – will have MOTOACTV to keep their minds and bodies motivated as the miles tick by.

For the last several weeks, these four “MOTOACTV ambassadors” have gotten to know this device the best way you can – taking it along on run after run after run as they train for the big day. Here’s what they have to say about MOTOACTV:

Elizabeth Maiuolo

“Wore it on my run this morning along with my Garmin and I was very happy with it. Loved the sound! Got satellite faster than my Garmin!! And it synched very fast as soon as I walked in.”

Elizabeth also said she loves the fact she doesn’t need to carry an extra gadget for her music – plus there is plenty of space for all her songs. Even organized by playlist!

Linda Chan

“I had my first real run using the Motorola MOTOACTV this morning and I can’t believe how impressed I am with it. It was exciting to see my splits right on the device’s attractive, easy-to-access and easy-to-read display. This should give me more incentive to get out of bed in the morning for those runs as I train for the NYC Half Marathon!”

Linda also can’t stop praising MOTOACTV’s ability to fully integrate her music with her training, and she looks forward to using her performance playlist to help push her during the NYC Half Marathon!

Neil Strahl

“So far I have used the MOTOACTV for over a week. I have also run it in some instances side-by-side with my Garmin and have found it actually more accurate! So far it is extremely impressive.”

Neil’s favorite thing so far? MOTOACTV’s extreme accuracy and unbelievable feedback regarding workouts. He loves the ease of downloading stats and the info it tracks.

Karla Bruning

“GPS and mp3 all in one? Yes please! So far, it seems like a really cool device.”

Last, but certainly not least, Karla can’t get over the fact that MOTOACTV doesn’t just combine GPS with an MP3 player, but actually measures her performance during each individual song.

The Verdict?

The ambassadors have spoken, and you heard it here first. MOTOACTV is pretty awesome.

Look out for our ambassadors’ next blog post for the inside scoop on all the ups, downs and race-day finish line drama!

Tagged as: fitness tracker, gps fitness, marathon, motoactv, motorola, music player fitness, new york road runners, nyc half marathon, nyrr

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MOTOACTV Hits the Ground Running at the NYC Half

February 27, 2012 : BY Motorola

Whether you’re just getting starting running or can zoom along at a 6-minute mile pace, training is an important part of any race you run. The trick to good training is staying motivated, and MOTOACTV is here to help.

On Sunday, March 18th, more than 15,000 runners will put on shorts, lace up their running shoes, and set off for the NYC Half Marathon. Follow along as four runners share their workout routines, favorite playlists and tips as they train for it with MOTOACTV – the official entertainment sponsor of the race.

Meet the MOTOACTV NYC Half Marathon Ambassadors

Linda Chan

A self-described beginner, Linda has run half and full marathons. But, like many of us, she has a hard time making the move from couch to pavement. On New York City’s cold winter days, she’s more than happy staying inside where it’s warm. So she’s hoping MOTOACTV will give her that extra push. Follow Linda @RunningReader as MOTOACTV helps take her training to the next level.

Elizabeth Maiuolo

Elizabeth started running after a sudden heart attack when she was in her late 20s. Refusing to give up on her health, she ran her first NYC Half Marathon in 2006 and her first New York City Marathon in 2008. Now with a clean bill of health, everything about her life (including her job as a training coach) revolves around running. Follow Elizabeth on her blog Running and the City as she runs for her health with MOTOACTV.

Neil Strahl

Neil is a married father of two teenagers who began a more strenuous fitness regimen three years ago to look better and take advantage of the mental escape exercise provides. Neil enjoys spinning and triathlons and has recently added marathons to his repertoire. Follow Neil @NeilStrahl as he uses his MOTOACTV to spice up his training routine.

Karla Bruning 

Veteran journalist and self-proclaimed “running nerd” Karla Bruning writes for The Washington Times Communities, where she is Sports Editor. When she’s not hitting the ground reporting, Karla’s usually running long distance. Follow her blog Run, Karla, Run, where she geeks-out with MOTOACTV.

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Tagged as: motoactv, motorola, nyc half, nyrr, nyrr half

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