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Ashley
Which is the best?
Answer
Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor
http://amzn.to/f32FYc
PROS:
Very simple to use
Good size for woman's wrist
Could use as a regular watch due to it's size
GPS connects fast
Power save mode
Has pace, distance, intervals, etc
CONS:
The battery contacts are tiny and tricky to get in place
Heart rate monitor strap seems very soft and pliable but cuts into my skin.
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Garmin Forerunner 405 Wireless GPS-Enabled Sports Watch
http://amzn.to/fyGEUZ
Pros.
1. Normal size - Unlike the 305, which I would not wear, the 405 is a regular watch. I wear it all the time.
2. Everything in one device - HR, pace, distance, elevation, laps.
3. Pace - I thought the whole GPS thing might be a bit too high-tech for a guy who loves the simplicity of running, but it is very, very nice to know your pace as you run. I use Hal Higdon's training plans, which call for all kinds of runs, with warm-ups, intervals, tempo intervals, pace segments, etc. The pace feature makes doing these workouts possible without having a coach at your side.
4. GPS frees you from mapping out your route. You just run until it shows your distance is done. The Garmin Connect site then shows your map. This doesn't sound so amazing, but it is very liberating. You just run wherever you want, explore your neighborhood, whatever. It transforms city running.
5. Auto laps. Great feature. Records all your details (time, HR, pace) for each lap automatically. You can review on the watch or on Garmin Connect.
6. The Garmin Connect website is very good and continually improving, with new features every couple of months.
7. The data seems pretty accurate, based on a track workout. In a recent 10K race, it recorded 10.2K, but some of that variation is certainly due to my weaving among the crowd. All GPS devices have a margin of error.
Cons:
1. Battery life - with GPS enabled, it needs a charge every couple of days to avoid the dreaded "low battery" warning in the middle of a workout.
2. The USB stick for wireless transfer. It works, but Nike does it better. The Nike+ pop-out USB stick is a much simpler way to transfer data to the computer and a much better way to keep from losing the USB part.
3. It can take a couple of minutes to find satellites and loses accuracy in bad weather. But this is probably true of any GPS device.
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All in all, I would go for the Garmin 405. It is an incredible training device, the best choice in the market. 5 stars.
Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor
http://amzn.to/f32FYc
PROS:
Very simple to use
Good size for woman's wrist
Could use as a regular watch due to it's size
GPS connects fast
Power save mode
Has pace, distance, intervals, etc
CONS:
The battery contacts are tiny and tricky to get in place
Heart rate monitor strap seems very soft and pliable but cuts into my skin.
................................
Garmin Forerunner 405 Wireless GPS-Enabled Sports Watch
http://amzn.to/fyGEUZ
Pros.
1. Normal size - Unlike the 305, which I would not wear, the 405 is a regular watch. I wear it all the time.
2. Everything in one device - HR, pace, distance, elevation, laps.
3. Pace - I thought the whole GPS thing might be a bit too high-tech for a guy who loves the simplicity of running, but it is very, very nice to know your pace as you run. I use Hal Higdon's training plans, which call for all kinds of runs, with warm-ups, intervals, tempo intervals, pace segments, etc. The pace feature makes doing these workouts possible without having a coach at your side.
4. GPS frees you from mapping out your route. You just run until it shows your distance is done. The Garmin Connect site then shows your map. This doesn't sound so amazing, but it is very liberating. You just run wherever you want, explore your neighborhood, whatever. It transforms city running.
5. Auto laps. Great feature. Records all your details (time, HR, pace) for each lap automatically. You can review on the watch or on Garmin Connect.
6. The Garmin Connect website is very good and continually improving, with new features every couple of months.
7. The data seems pretty accurate, based on a track workout. In a recent 10K race, it recorded 10.2K, but some of that variation is certainly due to my weaving among the crowd. All GPS devices have a margin of error.
Cons:
1. Battery life - with GPS enabled, it needs a charge every couple of days to avoid the dreaded "low battery" warning in the middle of a workout.
2. The USB stick for wireless transfer. It works, but Nike does it better. The Nike+ pop-out USB stick is a much simpler way to transfer data to the computer and a much better way to keep from losing the USB part.
3. It can take a couple of minutes to find satellites and loses accuracy in bad weather. But this is probably true of any GPS device.
...................................
All in all, I would go for the Garmin 405. It is an incredible training device, the best choice in the market. 5 stars.
Best spikeless long distance running shoe?
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For women. Just a basic, comfy, shoe that is created for long distance that works well, but also is not very expensive.
Answer
You shouldn't run in a spike for long distances anyway, unless you're planning on running a blazing 5k or 10k at a track or cross country meet. You should really go to a specialty running store, where employees will watch you run in several different shoes to tell you which one is the best for your stride. Depending on how you place your feet when you land, you'll need a cushioned, neutral, or stability shoe. In my experience, the employees at the store will never tell you to buy the most expensive shoe just to sell you an expensive shoe. They are trained and are usually runners themselves who can also give training advice, know good local running routes, or which races are best to run. Local running stores often host training groups as well.
Most high-quality running shoes are going to cost around $90, but if you ask, your local running store might give a 10% discount if you're a student or for some other reason. Keep in mind that the shoes might be more expensive than you'd like, but doctor bills resulting from injuries from running in a poor or inappropriate pair of shoes will be many times more expensive.
You shouldn't run in a spike for long distances anyway, unless you're planning on running a blazing 5k or 10k at a track or cross country meet. You should really go to a specialty running store, where employees will watch you run in several different shoes to tell you which one is the best for your stride. Depending on how you place your feet when you land, you'll need a cushioned, neutral, or stability shoe. In my experience, the employees at the store will never tell you to buy the most expensive shoe just to sell you an expensive shoe. They are trained and are usually runners themselves who can also give training advice, know good local running routes, or which races are best to run. Local running stores often host training groups as well.
Most high-quality running shoes are going to cost around $90, but if you ask, your local running store might give a 10% discount if you're a student or for some other reason. Keep in mind that the shoes might be more expensive than you'd like, but doctor bills resulting from injuries from running in a poor or inappropriate pair of shoes will be many times more expensive.
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