Any runners/anyone have suggestions for a good sportswatch and where to get it?

soccerstud

Looking for something CHEAP, easy to read, and easy to use. I'm hoping to be able to purchase it from a local retail store so I don't have to order it online. I already checked Fleet Feet online and their cheapest watch was around $40-50, which is a little bit much for just keeping time for running. Thanks!

Answer
Timex Ironman watches are the best. It's probably the most common watch for distance runners. You can get them at that price range at Target or other retail stores or on Amazon.

Please help with stop watch functions for running?

Stacy

I am a very new jogger, which, I am falling in love with. I would like to find a watch that lets me set a timer for say, 2 mins, then 1 minute, so I can run, then walk, then run again, you get the picture. I don't want to have to pay attention to the watch - I just want it to make a noise so I know to either stop or go again otherwise I know I will concentrate more on the watch than on the running. I would prefer not to have to fumble with the watch once I'm doing the jogging. What would this feature be called? Any suggestions on a specific watch out there that would do this feature?

Thanks so much!

Answer
Ironman Timex sports watch has a split timer or invest in a Timex Body Link or Polar Heart Rate monitor (also has split time) HR monitors are cool because you can go by your aroebic and anaroebic rate, calories burned. You will especially will like these features as you advance as a runner. My next watch will be a Gamin forerunner which has all the features above and a GPS which is good to log in my miles/estimates my distance and speed.
Keep up with your running, who knows, I could be that girl running next to you at your first 1/2 marathon.

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