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Hi all,

After a bit of research and some niggly ITB and achillies issues, I decided to make the change to minimalist trainers and having always used Saucony I opted for the Cortana's.  My ITB and achillies niggles have gone and I feel that my gait has improved.  I am now more of fore foot striker and am much lighter on my feet.  BUT....after 5 months my calves are still suffering.  It's not debilitating but always uncomfortable no matter how much I try and stretch them out.  Should I go back to 'normal' trainers or live with the sore calves?

Hello all,

 My biggest weakness in running is my leg strength and I have decided to introduce some cycling as I have obtained a road bike and Turbo trainer.  I don't really want to reduce my running mileage or frequency but would like to do the cycling sessions in addition.  The question is on what days should I do them easy/hard/rest?

 Grateful for any advice.

SteveC,

 I like the back of the chair thing - never thought of that, and I think I may contact Garmin and send it for a test as you suggested.  Thanks.

 While we're on this matter, could someone give some advice on updating the firmware, sportstracks and other good stuff that is often mentioned on the Garmin forums.

I have had my 205 for nearly a year and had no real problems until recently.  It now takes upto 5 mins to locate satellites and loses reception more frequently.  Not sure if this is because I have moved to Germany or not.  Should I send it back?

Anyway, I just use the standard Garmin software and am keen to upgrade.  There seems to be a lot of references to firmware and different downloadable features etc etc.  Could someone gve me some direction in laymans terms of what I need to do.  Thanks

I have had my 205 for just short of a year and think it is a great training aid.  However, i find that I am waiting upto 5 minutes for it to acquire the satellites and it is starting to really annoy me.  I also find that it loses reception quite often.  Nobody else seems to have these problems.  I am considering sending it back to Garmin.

Any thoughts?