sports watches for runners gps image
Rachael
The watch is a lot more expensive, so i was wondering if there was much of a difference between the two. Also, if you know any cheaper brands of sport bands/watches that work just as well, please let me know.
Answer
The nike sportsband uses the Nike Sensor that first required an ipod.
so if you don't need or want an ipod you can get this.
It Tracks distance, pace, time elapsed and calories burned. of course it connects to the nike + site
And the Nike+ sensor included is included which you can put in your Nike+ shoes or attach to other shoes with a pouch you can buy separately. It works on a treadmill but not an elliptical. Its not as accurate as a GPS but its OK. And there is no HRM feature.
The Nike sportwatch is a GPS Heart Rate Monitor Watch. I'm pretty sure they stopped including the sensor with it and I'm also pretty sure they never included a Heart Rate Monitor Strap. But it's come down in price. For it's price, I think its one of the better GPS HRM watches out there.
With the sensor it will work on treadmill, but not without. It's more accurate than the band and the sensor and the GPS work together. And if you don't want a HRM you just don''t buy the strap.
Once you figure in the price of the HRM strap a Timex GPS HTM might be a little cheaper.
I happen to be a big fan of Garmin. I have a 305 and you can probably get a good price on one.
Google "DC Rainmaker". This guy compares these watches and writes great reviews. I know he has reviewed Garmins and Nikes.
Nike's web site was just recently revamped and they are still in the process of finishing it. It was and probably will be the best web site for runners. So you might want to take that into account.
By the way, The Nike Fuel band is in it's own special category. but it keeps track with a built in accelerometer of it's own unique kind of measurement. And it works whether you are running or playing basketball or dancing or on the elliptical trainer. At the end of the day you hook it up to your computer and it puts it's data into the nike site. Basically the data you get is just relative. You did more today than yesterday kind of thing. And i guess it can give you some bragging rights on FaceBook.
The nike sportsband uses the Nike Sensor that first required an ipod.
so if you don't need or want an ipod you can get this.
It Tracks distance, pace, time elapsed and calories burned. of course it connects to the nike + site
And the Nike+ sensor included is included which you can put in your Nike+ shoes or attach to other shoes with a pouch you can buy separately. It works on a treadmill but not an elliptical. Its not as accurate as a GPS but its OK. And there is no HRM feature.
The Nike sportwatch is a GPS Heart Rate Monitor Watch. I'm pretty sure they stopped including the sensor with it and I'm also pretty sure they never included a Heart Rate Monitor Strap. But it's come down in price. For it's price, I think its one of the better GPS HRM watches out there.
With the sensor it will work on treadmill, but not without. It's more accurate than the band and the sensor and the GPS work together. And if you don't want a HRM you just don''t buy the strap.
Once you figure in the price of the HRM strap a Timex GPS HTM might be a little cheaper.
I happen to be a big fan of Garmin. I have a 305 and you can probably get a good price on one.
Google "DC Rainmaker". This guy compares these watches and writes great reviews. I know he has reviewed Garmins and Nikes.
Nike's web site was just recently revamped and they are still in the process of finishing it. It was and probably will be the best web site for runners. So you might want to take that into account.
By the way, The Nike Fuel band is in it's own special category. but it keeps track with a built in accelerometer of it's own unique kind of measurement. And it works whether you are running or playing basketball or dancing or on the elliptical trainer. At the end of the day you hook it up to your computer and it puts it's data into the nike site. Basically the data you get is just relative. You did more today than yesterday kind of thing. And i guess it can give you some bragging rights on FaceBook.
How to increase stamina and running speed?
Azazel
Could someone tell me how to increase my stamina and my running speed. Any tips?
Answer
Run, run and run. It's the only way you're going to be able to improve your stamina so that you can run faster without getting tired. The reason that you're feel so tired after your runs is because your body is out of shape, and when you're out of shape it really hurts to exercise. But here's the good news, anyone can be a good runner, you just have to be willing to put the work in so that you can build up your endurance. Endurance is the key to all running, it's the foundation for everything that you'll do whether it's long distance or short sprints, if you don't have endurance you're not going to be able to do either very well. I suggest that you start where you can, if you can only run 1 mile, than run 1 mile 4-5 times a week until it gets easy for you to do, then increase your distance to a full mile. Keep running that mile until it gets easier for you to do, start with what you can and allow your body to adjust and grow stronger. Remember you don't have to run fast, in fact you can run as slow as you want, just don't walk. Do this for a couple of weeks and you'll find that it's much easier for you to do, you won't have cramps or stitches, your legs will start feeling better and your times will be dropping. This is a sign that your endurance is starting to grow, at that point you can start upping your mileage and trying to drop your times.
Usually it takes about 6 weeks for your endurance to really build up and and for it to start having effects on your stamina and cardiovascular health. But I guarantee you'll start seeing results WAY before then, after only a couple weeks, of running 4-5 times a week, you'll start to notice that running a mile is much easier, cramps are much less frequent and that you're not nearly as winded. So by the time that you run the race at your school you should be able to drop your times substantially. But I cannot stress enough, the only way you're going to build up your endruance is through continued running. You can't run once a week and believe that you're going to be in good shape, you have to be out at least 3-4 times weekly.
Set a mileage goal for yourself, DON'T go by time. That way you have an actual goal instead of simply running until your time is up, it's much more motivating to be running a preset distance and it doesn't feel quite as long. Try using this website: http://www.mapmyrun.com/ Here you can map your runs and figure out where and how far you need to go, I find it's really helpful if you don't have a gps sport watch.
So, as for a training plan, your schedule could look a little something like this:
For the first month or so I would focus mainly on building endurance, the only way you're going to be able to do that is through running often. Don't feel like you have to go out and run three miles on your first day, you're the only person who knows your body and knows what it can and can't do. So for right now, do what you can, and start building up your strength. Then, when you feel like you're in better shape you can start upping your distances.
Monday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Tuesday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Wednesday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Thursday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Friday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Saturday: Rest or distance run
Sunday: Rest
If you follow this schedule for a couple of months you'll find that running 2 or 3 miles is not big deal at all, you won't have cramps, you won't run out of breath and you'll feel great. That said, the only way you're going to improve is to work hard and stay dedicated, running once a week is not going to build up your endurance. Stick with it and I think you'll be amazed at the results. I hope that helps, feel free to message me if you have anymore questions!
Run, run and run. It's the only way you're going to be able to improve your stamina so that you can run faster without getting tired. The reason that you're feel so tired after your runs is because your body is out of shape, and when you're out of shape it really hurts to exercise. But here's the good news, anyone can be a good runner, you just have to be willing to put the work in so that you can build up your endurance. Endurance is the key to all running, it's the foundation for everything that you'll do whether it's long distance or short sprints, if you don't have endurance you're not going to be able to do either very well. I suggest that you start where you can, if you can only run 1 mile, than run 1 mile 4-5 times a week until it gets easy for you to do, then increase your distance to a full mile. Keep running that mile until it gets easier for you to do, start with what you can and allow your body to adjust and grow stronger. Remember you don't have to run fast, in fact you can run as slow as you want, just don't walk. Do this for a couple of weeks and you'll find that it's much easier for you to do, you won't have cramps or stitches, your legs will start feeling better and your times will be dropping. This is a sign that your endurance is starting to grow, at that point you can start upping your mileage and trying to drop your times.
Usually it takes about 6 weeks for your endurance to really build up and and for it to start having effects on your stamina and cardiovascular health. But I guarantee you'll start seeing results WAY before then, after only a couple weeks, of running 4-5 times a week, you'll start to notice that running a mile is much easier, cramps are much less frequent and that you're not nearly as winded. So by the time that you run the race at your school you should be able to drop your times substantially. But I cannot stress enough, the only way you're going to build up your endruance is through continued running. You can't run once a week and believe that you're going to be in good shape, you have to be out at least 3-4 times weekly.
Set a mileage goal for yourself, DON'T go by time. That way you have an actual goal instead of simply running until your time is up, it's much more motivating to be running a preset distance and it doesn't feel quite as long. Try using this website: http://www.mapmyrun.com/ Here you can map your runs and figure out where and how far you need to go, I find it's really helpful if you don't have a gps sport watch.
So, as for a training plan, your schedule could look a little something like this:
For the first month or so I would focus mainly on building endurance, the only way you're going to be able to do that is through running often. Don't feel like you have to go out and run three miles on your first day, you're the only person who knows your body and knows what it can and can't do. So for right now, do what you can, and start building up your strength. Then, when you feel like you're in better shape you can start upping your distances.
Monday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Tuesday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Wednesday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Thursday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Friday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Saturday: Rest or distance run
Sunday: Rest
If you follow this schedule for a couple of months you'll find that running 2 or 3 miles is not big deal at all, you won't have cramps, you won't run out of breath and you'll feel great. That said, the only way you're going to improve is to work hard and stay dedicated, running once a week is not going to build up your endurance. Stick with it and I think you'll be amazed at the results. I hope that helps, feel free to message me if you have anymore questions!
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