Lord of the Rings: To Oura or Not To Oura
Feb. 21, 2024 Edition
27 days until my half marathon.
Running Summary: 2.05 miles, 7:59 / mile
Shoes: Hoka Bondi 8
Music: Snow Angel by Reneé Rapp
Weather: 48 °F, Sunny
This is not directly related to running, but I am intrigued by the Oura Ring. Instead of needing to wear a smartwatch, it is a ring that tracks your sleep, fitness, and overall health. I frequently wear non-smartwatches, so this is a major selling point. Being able to wear my favorite watches while also getting health data would feel so freeing. I am close to pulling the trigger on the Oura Ring; however, it has a $6 monthly subscription attached to it. I think it is absurd to purchase a subscription for ~deeper data insights~ after already paying $299+ for a product.
With that recent infatuation out of the way, my run was SUPER exciting today (aka I needed groceries, so I ran to the store). My body did not feel fully rested before, during, and after my run so it was a struggle. Although, I couldn’t miss a run when it was almost 50 °F. I yearn for warmer weather and for the cherry blossoms to sprout across DC. My favorite run since moving to DC was running by the Washington Monument during the Cherry Blossom Festival. It truly felt like a scene out of a movie and I am ready for that day to come again.
For now, time to keep on truckin’.