Q. I'm looking for a running watch that can monitor my distance, pace, and time, but is simple to use and NOT bulky. So far it seems like the Garmin 405 and Nike plus watches are the best out there.
I'm not interested in the Nike but there are a few bad reviews that scare me away from purchasing it immediately.
Any input?
I'm not interested in the Nike but there are a few bad reviews that scare me away from purchasing it immediately.
Any input?
Answer
If you don't need to download the data to a computer later, there's a cheap soleus model (link below)
You could get an ipod nano, which can track speed & distance via an internal accelerometer. It's fairly accurate in my experience.
The Motorola MOTOACTV looks very nice, with lots of features, but it's pricier and might be on the bulky side.
If you don't need to download the data to a computer later, there's a cheap soleus model (link below)
You could get an ipod nano, which can track speed & distance via an internal accelerometer. It's fairly accurate in my experience.
The Motorola MOTOACTV looks very nice, with lots of features, but it's pricier and might be on the bulky side.
Running experts: Should I run with a watch or not?
Q. I've ran with my GPS watch for about 2 years now, I kind of alternate between weeks, one week I wear the watch, the next I don't. I've heard many things about watches, like they make you run to fast, and that you should listen to your body instead. I'll be the first to admit running with my watch makes me run a whole lot faster, which I've also been told, running fast all the time is bad for your body and personal times. So, should I run without my watch or with it, I'm trying to improve my times, so which should I do?
Answer
You should run with a watch, but don't try to beat it or run your distance in a certain time (unless, of course, that's your goal). Just start the timer when you begin and stop it when you're done. Run at your own pace, don't over-work yourself, don't be afraid to stop and walk for a short distance if you need to, and you'll be able to note your times and see if/how much you're improving
You should run with a watch, but don't try to beat it or run your distance in a certain time (unless, of course, that's your goal). Just start the timer when you begin and stop it when you're done. Run at your own pace, don't over-work yourself, don't be afraid to stop and walk for a short distance if you need to, and you'll be able to note your times and see if/how much you're improving
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