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Medical Professor Walks Across Kansas for Stroke Research

Garmin — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:56:20 -0500

University of Kansas Medical School Professor, Sandy Billinger, PT, PhD, FAHA and her son Michael have recently embarked on a journey to cross the entire length of Kansas to raise awareness and funds for stroke research at the University of Kansas Hospital.

This is both a personal and professional journey for Sandy. After a horrible car accident 20 years ago, Sandy sustained mild head trauma, a fractured wrist and spinal nerve damage. This left Sandy with reduced function in her right hand, and no feeling in her pinky finger. This life-changing event led her to the decision to go back to school and become a physical therapist.

Originally from Hays, Kan., Sandy took her first journey across Kansas for the physical therapy program at KU Medical Center, which she completed in 2004. She earned her Ph.D. in 2008, and is also currently an assistant professor at KU Med. Sandy also runs the REACH lab, which is a research lab that focuses on exercise and recovery after stroke.

“Doctors said being healthy and active before my car accident helped my recovery and probably saved my life. My son and I have been through a lot since 1993 and are embarking on this mission together, our Walk Across Kansas, for a second time,” Sandy said. “We hope to survive a new journey…and in doing so inspire others to be physically active.”

Sandy and her son Michael started their journey on May 16, and are on track to finish the 570-mile trek by June 7^th (only 23 days!)—Logging an average of 25 miles per day. She has been documenting their journey on Garmin Adventures, as well as on the Walk Across Kansas Facebook page, and on Twitter using #WhereIsSandy. You can also follow her daily activity using Garmin LiveTrack. Check out the picture below from Google Earth...the blue line in the center is her route.

Way to go Sandy!!

For more information on Sandy's journey or to donate, visit www.WalkAcrossKansas.com

Pro Triathlete Lauren Goss: It Hurts So Good

Garmin — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:51 -0500

If you want to be successful in an endurance sport then you have to love pain. There is no secret to success-- you have to suffer day in and day out and you have to welcome it with a smile.

When you get to the professional level of any sport, especially triathlon, everyone trains hard, everyone eats right, and everyone wants to win. The defining characteristic that separates a champion and a middle of the pack pro is their ability to embrace pain.

When I first started racing triathlon in 2010 I was very soft. I cringed at the thought of a cold and rainy race and I cringed even more at the thought of a hot and humid race. If the conditions were perfect then I was a happy girl and I had a good result. Likewise, if I felt “good” during the race then it ended well and if I felt “bad” then mentally I checked out right then and there.

As I have matured in sport, I have grown to thrive in less than ideal conditions. I have become mentally tough as an athlete and I know how to suffer. I look at low temps and heavy rain as another opportunity to gain an advantage over the other competitors and to use it to my benefit. The same goes when pain starts creeping in during a race. We all know that if we are racing hard then it WILL hurt. Going into races I know it is going to hurt very bad and there will be moments of weakness when I want to drop the pace, settle for 2nd place, or even quit. If you have mentally accepted that these thoughts will cross your mind before the race starts then you are not surprised when the demons arrive. I have key phrases that I repeat to myself so that I can get through and continue racing hard. Just welcome the pain!

Lauren

Garmin GTX 330 ES and GTX 33 ES: Certified and Ready to Fly

Garmin — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:30 -0500

The FAA has certified our new GTX 330 ES and GTX 33 ES transponders, and they are ready to be installed now in hundreds of makes an models of fixed-wing aircraft. These new transponders are qualified as ADS-B NextGen compliant (with an accompanying WAAS position source).

The certifications make these transponders the perfect solution for aircraft that fly at any altitude in the U.S. or outside the U.S. where it will be required to broadcast on the 1090 frequency band.

These new certifications join the ADS-B rule-compliant GDL 88, for use in aircraft operating in the U.S. and below 18,000 feet.

New Video Shows Garmin Real Directions™ in Action

Garmin — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:34:55 -0500

Navigation devices have relied on street names to provide directions for years, but Garmin has recently made an effort to find a more natural and intuitive way to guide drivers. The result is Garmin Real Directions.

The new feature uses recognizable landmarks, buildings, traffic lights and stop signs to give directions. For example, it tells you to “turn right after the Starbucks^®” or “turn left at the traffic light.” This provides confidence early on that you’re going the right way and lets you focus on the road instead of trying to read street signs. It also makes it easier to remember a route. Garmin Real Directions is powered by the high-quality NAVTEQ® Map to ensure accuracy. Garmin partnered with the leading global provider of map content to develop a sophisticated data collection and processing system. The landmarks and buildings selected for directions have been checked rigorously for visibility, prominence and permanence.

Check out the short video below to see Garmin Real Directions in action. The new feature is included in the 2013 Garmin nüvi Advanced and Prestige series.

Team Garmin-Sharp Showing It's World Class

Garmin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:58 -0500

Yesterday was a day to remember for Team Garmin-Sharp cycling fans around the world. We saw two of our riders stand atop the podium, earning stage victories in two major events.

Showing its depth, Team Garmin-Sharp is currently competing in both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour of California--where world class cyclists are putting it all on the line for a chance at victory. In Italy, 25-year old Garmin-Sharp rider Ramunas Navardauskas won stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia in a dramatic solo breakaway. We caught up with Navardauskas in a team car as it made its way from his post-stage press conference duties to the team hotel. Narvardauskas recalled that during the final kilometers of the mountainous 182-kilometer stage from Tarvisio to Vajont near the Austrian border he was riding off the front with BMC rider Daniel Oss: “We pulled real hard, almost like teammates,” Navardauskas said of the duo’s effort to separate themselves from a larger break that got established some 80 kilometers into the race. “I was riding for 10 or 15 kilometers with him, and I saw that he was not in the best shape when we needed to climb, you know? So in the last seven kilometers, I attacked. I accelerated once. I accelerated twice, and I saw that he was getting gapped. I just did my tempo and he didn’t have the good legs for that.”

Navardauskas added that during those final kilometers he focused not so much on dropping Oss, but going at his own personal limit. “I was trying to go my own speed and I made a small acceleration,” the Lithuanian
recalled.

With five kilometers remaining, that was the burst that cracked Oss and set Navardauskas free for his third grand tour stage win, after having been on Garmin squads that won team time trial stages at the 2011 Tour
de France and 2012 Giro. Navardauskas also won a stage of the Tour of Romandie three weeks ago, and said today’s win will be good for team morale. “Yesterday was a bad day for us, but today we showed that we are still in good shape and we will keep going. I think we will go for another stage win—we are able to do it,” he said before hopping out of the car and heading in for a well-deserved post-race massage.

Meanwhile, at the Tour of California, Garmin-Sharp's Tyler Farrar who
finished third just a day before, found himself in the mix in the closing section of stage 4. The powerful sprint specialist, who seems to be finding his groove, out-sprinted the field to take the stage victory, giving Garmin two victories on the day! Temperatures have been off the charts in Southern California, yet as the stage heads north and temps fall, we expect the racing to become much more intense. Be sure to follow along during Friday's time trial as Garmin's Dave Zabriskie will do his maximum effort for a chance to taste victory himself.

Lucy's Logbook: A few of many firsts for G3000!

Garmin — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:11:40 -0500

Spring is typically thought of as a time of new beginnings. You could definitely say that about Garmin’s G3000 avionics system! Cessna’s new Citation M2, a G3000 equipped aircraft, recently got its wings, while another was the first in a long line of new jets to be delivered to NetJets. Some exciting milestones have been met as it relates to the G3000 in the last several weeks!

The Cessna Citation M2 is one step closer to flying with the G3000! The M2 “received its wings” last week, as the first set of wings were attached to the fuselage last week. Mating the wings to the fuselage marks the beginning of aircraft system testing; including hydraulics, flight controls, and of course, the avionics! This step is a significant milestone in the overall aircraft production process and brings the M2 one step closer to certification which is expected later this year.

Adding to the latest series of benchmarks, NetJets took delivery of the first of up to 125 Embraer Phenom 300 series aircraft. Equipped with the latest Garmin G3000 avionics suite, the Prodigy Touch Flight Deck is the first touch screen-controlled glass flight deck designed specifically for light turbine aircraft. Three 14.1 inch displays encompass two Primary Flight Displays (PFD’s) and one Multi-Function Display (MFD). Further adding to situational awareness and reducing pilot workload, each PFD may be split into a Multifunction Window (MFW) to view essential information such as the moving map, flight plan data, or approach charts. Two 5.7 inch touch-screen controllers also compliment the integrated system, allowing pilots the ability to input flight sensitive information with ease.

Garmin has continued to introduce innovative and technologically advanced avionics over the last 24 years. As these milestones, benchmarks, and goals are met, it will be exciting to see what further advances are made beyond the G3000 and before we know it, the G5000!

Spring sales, new nuvi prices: So many ways to save!

Garmin — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:50:28 -0500

With spring races, reunions and road trips upon us, we want to make it easier than ever for you to find the right Garmin device for your adventures.

So we've lowered the prices on many of our newest nuvi models, and our great Mother's Day deals continue through this Friday (who knows, you may still need a gift for mom - we won't judge).

To save on these fitness, golf and automotive products through Friday, simply enter "MOTHERS13" at checkout at Garmin.com:

Forerunner 110 Bundle - $169
FR70 - $120
Approach S1 - $159
Dakota 20 - $199
nüvi 50LM - $135
nüvi 2555LMT - $165
nüvi 3490LMT - $235
nüvi 3590LMT - $265

Edge 510 Records Scorching Temps At The Tour Of California

Garmin — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:14:45 -0500

The Amgen Tour of California got underway this past week and world class riders, many whom train and ride in much cooler European climates, were greeted with temperatures well into the 100 degree range. Teams have been going through 150-200 water bottles during the stages to keep their riders hydrated and to keep them safe. One team, who ran out of water during stage 1 had to make a stop at a gas station along the course to buy out their water supply. Teams have also been handing ice cold sponges, out car windows, to riders to place in their jerseys-- to attempt to regulate body temperatures.

Garmin's Lachlan Morton, using the NEW special edition Edge 510, recorded a max temperature of 111.2 degrees and an average of 102.1 degrees over the 126 mile, 9,000 ft. of elevation gain stage 2. Even in these brutal conditions, Morton managed to average close to 24 mph and had a max speed of 56 mph! (see full stats below)

The boys in argyle are using the special edition Edge for the first time in California and I'd have to say they look pretty sweet on their Cervelo bikes! Some riders are choosing the standard stem mounts while others like Morton are opting for the out-front-mount. Action continues in California today and the Team has its eyes set on Friday's time trial, where specialist Dave Zabriskie will look for a stage victory in his home race.

Garmin Wins 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award

Garmin — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:26:11 -0500

We're excited to report that TripAdvisor^®, the world’s largest travel site, has selected Garmin as a winner of its second annual Travelers’ Choice^® Awards for travel favorites. Garmin won in the cateory for best GPS device.

The awards honor top brands travelers across select global markets prefer to use on their trips. In the U.S., there were 21 winners in categories ranging from cameras to sunscreen to carry-on luggage. Winners were also announced in the U.K., France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, and Russia.

“The TripAdvisor community has spoken and these are the most beloved travel brands from around the world,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “We are thrilled to recognize these world-class brands with Travelers’ Choice awards that millions of travelers worldwide rely on for the best travel products for their trips.”

Team Fuzzy Bear wins one for Garmin

Garmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:54:29 -0500

Chalk up another win for Team Garmin!

On April 27th, Carl "Fuzzy Bear" Stopczynski and Team Fuzzy Bear won the 2013 Hoosier Coho Club Pro/Am Tournament in Michigan City, Indiana. Facing off against nearly 30 professional teams, Team Fuzzy Bear squeaked out a win by the slimmest of margins.

Points were tallied as such: 10 points per fish caught (10 max.) and 1 point per ounce to the nearest quarter-ounce. Team Fuzzy Bear caught the maxiumum number of fish that weighed in at 56.55 lbs, edging out the second-place finishers by .15 ounces. That's all it took for Team Fuzzy Bear to take home the trophy.

Congratulations to Carl and his team for a great win!