NEW ORLEANS: My accessories for last month’s Mardi Gras Marathon here included a pair of bead necklaces and three watches.
No, I wasn’t seeking a triple reminder that I was sluggish. Rather, these watches had GPS receivers and gave me information continuously on how fast and how far I was going. That allowed me to adjust my pace along the way in the hope of hitting my target finish time (emphasis on hope).
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