Leonard Mc
Hello,
as i have mentioned before i am kind of a beginner runner. Im doing quite well, already have placed running in my every day schedule . Ive read about all these training /GPS running watches on the market and i think i should buy one. I would love to track my training and i also saw that some have set programmes but im so confused on picking the right one for me. Please help!
Thanks!
Answer
Ahh, the watch search..
Been there, done that, love to share.
First off, it totally depends on what stats you are looking for and how much money you willing to spend.
There are watches that track distance, calories, pace, time and heart rate if you get a heart rate monitor (i would advise that, specially as a smoker).
There are watches that track all the above while cycling or swimming too. In fact there are even watches that have even a barometric altimeter, compass and a hunt/fish calendar..Ok yeah i know, not for running, but still its amazing.
As Apollenaire stated above me, i swear by garmin too.
If you want to expand your training to cycling and swimming, i strongly recommend the Garmin Forerunner 310xt. Its as far as i know the only watch out there that can deliver on all 3 modes and is 100% waterproof. http://www.runningwatchesreviews.com/whrm-review-the-ultimate-tool-or-just-another-stop-watch/
If you want to just have a watch to track your running and all that in a really really really simple way, id get the Forerunner 110. Its made just for running and is as easy to use as a stop watch.(plus it looks too cool and comes in many colors) http://www.runningwatchesreviews.com/garmin-forerunner-110-gps-sport-watch-with-heart-rate-monitor-review-think-pink/
Note: if you do get a heart rate monitor and you dont like the strap , good thing about garmin is that you can buy a polar strap and it will work fine with the garmin transmitor, but the polar transmitor doesnt work with a garmin watch.
Take care and keep running!!
Ahh, the watch search..
Been there, done that, love to share.
First off, it totally depends on what stats you are looking for and how much money you willing to spend.
There are watches that track distance, calories, pace, time and heart rate if you get a heart rate monitor (i would advise that, specially as a smoker).
There are watches that track all the above while cycling or swimming too. In fact there are even watches that have even a barometric altimeter, compass and a hunt/fish calendar..Ok yeah i know, not for running, but still its amazing.
As Apollenaire stated above me, i swear by garmin too.
If you want to expand your training to cycling and swimming, i strongly recommend the Garmin Forerunner 310xt. Its as far as i know the only watch out there that can deliver on all 3 modes and is 100% waterproof. http://www.runningwatchesreviews.com/whrm-review-the-ultimate-tool-or-just-another-stop-watch/
If you want to just have a watch to track your running and all that in a really really really simple way, id get the Forerunner 110. Its made just for running and is as easy to use as a stop watch.(plus it looks too cool and comes in many colors) http://www.runningwatchesreviews.com/garmin-forerunner-110-gps-sport-watch-with-heart-rate-monitor-review-think-pink/
Note: if you do get a heart rate monitor and you dont like the strap , good thing about garmin is that you can buy a polar strap and it will work fine with the garmin transmitor, but the polar transmitor doesnt work with a garmin watch.
Take care and keep running!!
Advice for a Beginner "Runner"?
Jennifer
I joined a gym about 6 months ago and my routine would consist of 30 minutes of weight lifting followed by 30 minutes of elliptical/treadmill walking.
Lately, I've become bored with just walking on the treadmill and I want to try running. Is there any advice on how to work up your endurance? I am NOT a runner, in fact, I don't do running... but lately, with the more consistency of my workouts, I have so much energy that I want to run when I'm on the treadmill.
My "runs" don't last very long, in fact, I can run for about 3-5 consecutive minutes, walk for a few minutes, then continue with another 3-5 consecutive minutes of running. I know it's definitely laughable, but I am a beginner and I want to improve my time. Any advice?
Thanks!
Answer
Who's laughing? I am glad to hear that you are getting off of the tread mill and running on the street. Isn't it awsome? Outsidw with the sights and sounds of the real world beats running on a treadmill and watching re-runs of Full House. Unless you are trying to qualify for Boston, taking walk breaks is fine, especally during long runs. Sign up for a 5k sometime this spring. That will give you a psycological boost.
Good luck friend.
Who's laughing? I am glad to hear that you are getting off of the tread mill and running on the street. Isn't it awsome? Outsidw with the sights and sounds of the real world beats running on a treadmill and watching re-runs of Full House. Unless you are trying to qualify for Boston, taking walk breaks is fine, especally during long runs. Sign up for a 5k sometime this spring. That will give you a psycological boost.
Good luck friend.
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