I need to buy a GPS running watch, it has to be timex, so don't recommend a different brand. I run cross country, so I need a watch that will tell me distance, pace, and time. (I don't really care about heart rate) I was wondering if anyone can recommend a watch OTHER THAN THE GLOBAL TRAINER. Also, do you have to use a clip on thing for the distance to work? Will it work if I don't wear the heart rate monitor?
Thanks
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Answer
Unfortunately Global Trainer GPS is the only GPS running watch that Timex offers. However Timex offer another running watch - Timex Bodylink System that track heart rate, speed & distance with external contraption (a sensor) that works together with the watch. You can look that up, the model number is TX589-T5C391.
HRM strap is usually worn at a different location so the answer is Yes, it work even without wearing the HRM.
hope it helps.
Unfortunately Global Trainer GPS is the only GPS running watch that Timex offers. However Timex offer another running watch - Timex Bodylink System that track heart rate, speed & distance with external contraption (a sensor) that works together with the watch. You can look that up, the model number is TX589-T5C391.
HRM strap is usually worn at a different location so the answer is Yes, it work even without wearing the HRM.
hope it helps.
Can anyone give me some good running tips?
Alice T
Okay so I'm actually a little faster than average. I'm 12 years old and 5'1.5", but have stopped growing. I don't have a lot of stamina but can control my adrenaline pretty well. I can probably run like maybe 230 yards or so without getting tired. I'm a little pudgy (but working on it). I'm 113 pounds. I juke or make sharp turns well. Basically I need to run faster longer. Any tips? Oh and I need some suggestions on shoes. I don't run like regularly like others do, but I run a lot during recess and stuff. The thing is I ruin my shoes easily.
Oh and I'm a girl.
Answer
Hey Alice -
So, shoes first. Wearing the right running shoes is super-important. Don't worry about brands, colors, or fancy designs - none of that matters. What matters is what sort of foot shape & stride a shoe has been designed for. The best shoe for me might not be the best shoe for you, because we might have differently-shaped feet, different strides, different body mechanics, etc. This is why runners get their shoes fitted by a pro at a running shop. Your first step is to find a store in your area that focuses on runners (preferably not a big chain sporting goods store) & tell the clerk that you need to be fitted for running shoes. They should measure your foot in several different directions, watch you walk and run both barefoot and in shoes, and have you try on several different types of shoe. (If they don't do this, go somewhere else.) Don't worry about what the shoes look like or what brand they are - none of that matters. Go with the ones that feel the best on your feet.
Once you have a good pair of running shoes, be sure to only wear them for running and no other activities. The motion involved in non-running activities can cause the midsole, which supports your foot & absorbs most of the force, to break down faster. Also, be sure not to machine wash or dry your shoes. This also causes the materials to break down faster. Wipe them down with a wet clothe if they get dirty and use foot powder if they get smelly. Also keep them somewhere with lots of ventilation so they're able to dry out quickly.
In terms of being able to run faster for longer, I'd strong recommend some walk/run interval training to help you develop your endurance. Interval training is a technique that experienced and elite runners use to build endurance as well as speed, and it will work for you too. If you find that you get tired after 230 yards, that probably means that you're trying to run too fast right now. The key is to work on endurance first--being able to run at a steady pace for long periods of time--and then speed.
The first step is to find a steady, comfortable pace where you're able to breathe deeply and slowly. You should be able to carry on a conversation with another person - if you can't, you need to slow it down for now. Try to breathe in for three or four steps and then out for three or four steps. Don't worry if this pace seems slow right now; as you become fitter, you will be able to run faster with the same level of effort.
Since you say that you get tired after 230 yards right now, I'd recommend that you get a stop watch and start off running intervals of 2-3 minutes (but if you start to feel fatigued before that, by all means shorten the time - you want to finish every interval feeling good so that you're able to do many repeats during your session). Here is an example of how your interval training could go:
(Do each workout 3-4 times per week, alternating with rest days or a cross training activity like swimming or cycling. Always warm up with a few minutes of brisk walking, then cool down with a few minutes of walking and stretching.)
Week 1: Jog for 3 minutes, then walk for 2 (6x, for a total of 30 minutes)
Week 2: Jog 3 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 3: Jog 3 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 4: Jog 4 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 5: Jog 4 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 6: Jog 4 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 7: Jog 4 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 8: Jog 4 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 9: Jog 5 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 10: Jog 5 / walk 2 (5x)
(and so on)
By interspersing your running minutes with walk/recovery time, you will be able to spend more minutes actually running than you'd be able to if you just ran until you were exhausted and then stopped. The goal is to keep the total amount of training time the same (around 30-40 minutes), but gradually increase the number of minutes you're running, and eventually start decreasing the walking minutes. Your body is really good at acclimating to small changes, so if you can be patient and stick to only making one change every couple of weeks, you will find your endurance improving.
After a couple of months, you can begin to lengthen your training time in 3-5 minute intervals, if you want. When you get up to 6-7 minutes, cut your walking down to 1 minute. When you get to 10-12 minutes, you are ready to remove the walking minutes. Donât worry about the pace right now - that will come naturally as you build endurance and become more fit.
The key is to be patient and disciplined. It will take time, but if you are consistent, you will start to see both your endurance and speed improving.
Best of luck!
- Jo
Hey Alice -
So, shoes first. Wearing the right running shoes is super-important. Don't worry about brands, colors, or fancy designs - none of that matters. What matters is what sort of foot shape & stride a shoe has been designed for. The best shoe for me might not be the best shoe for you, because we might have differently-shaped feet, different strides, different body mechanics, etc. This is why runners get their shoes fitted by a pro at a running shop. Your first step is to find a store in your area that focuses on runners (preferably not a big chain sporting goods store) & tell the clerk that you need to be fitted for running shoes. They should measure your foot in several different directions, watch you walk and run both barefoot and in shoes, and have you try on several different types of shoe. (If they don't do this, go somewhere else.) Don't worry about what the shoes look like or what brand they are - none of that matters. Go with the ones that feel the best on your feet.
Once you have a good pair of running shoes, be sure to only wear them for running and no other activities. The motion involved in non-running activities can cause the midsole, which supports your foot & absorbs most of the force, to break down faster. Also, be sure not to machine wash or dry your shoes. This also causes the materials to break down faster. Wipe them down with a wet clothe if they get dirty and use foot powder if they get smelly. Also keep them somewhere with lots of ventilation so they're able to dry out quickly.
In terms of being able to run faster for longer, I'd strong recommend some walk/run interval training to help you develop your endurance. Interval training is a technique that experienced and elite runners use to build endurance as well as speed, and it will work for you too. If you find that you get tired after 230 yards, that probably means that you're trying to run too fast right now. The key is to work on endurance first--being able to run at a steady pace for long periods of time--and then speed.
The first step is to find a steady, comfortable pace where you're able to breathe deeply and slowly. You should be able to carry on a conversation with another person - if you can't, you need to slow it down for now. Try to breathe in for three or four steps and then out for three or four steps. Don't worry if this pace seems slow right now; as you become fitter, you will be able to run faster with the same level of effort.
Since you say that you get tired after 230 yards right now, I'd recommend that you get a stop watch and start off running intervals of 2-3 minutes (but if you start to feel fatigued before that, by all means shorten the time - you want to finish every interval feeling good so that you're able to do many repeats during your session). Here is an example of how your interval training could go:
(Do each workout 3-4 times per week, alternating with rest days or a cross training activity like swimming or cycling. Always warm up with a few minutes of brisk walking, then cool down with a few minutes of walking and stretching.)
Week 1: Jog for 3 minutes, then walk for 2 (6x, for a total of 30 minutes)
Week 2: Jog 3 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 3: Jog 3 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 4: Jog 4 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 5: Jog 4 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 6: Jog 4 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 7: Jog 4 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 8: Jog 4 / walk 2 (6x)
Week 9: Jog 5 / walk 2 (5x)
Week 10: Jog 5 / walk 2 (5x)
(and so on)
By interspersing your running minutes with walk/recovery time, you will be able to spend more minutes actually running than you'd be able to if you just ran until you were exhausted and then stopped. The goal is to keep the total amount of training time the same (around 30-40 minutes), but gradually increase the number of minutes you're running, and eventually start decreasing the walking minutes. Your body is really good at acclimating to small changes, so if you can be patient and stick to only making one change every couple of weeks, you will find your endurance improving.
After a couple of months, you can begin to lengthen your training time in 3-5 minute intervals, if you want. When you get up to 6-7 minutes, cut your walking down to 1 minute. When you get to 10-12 minutes, you are ready to remove the walking minutes. Donât worry about the pace right now - that will come naturally as you build endurance and become more fit.
The key is to be patient and disciplined. It will take time, but if you are consistent, you will start to see both your endurance and speed improving.
Best of luck!
- Jo
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