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!!
What is the best GPS watch?
Nicholas
I am a high school cross country and track runner and I am looking for a GPS watch to use for the main reasons of tracking pace during runs and track work outs. I have narrowed down my search to three watches, the Garmin FR 210, the Nike Sportswatch GPS, and the Motorola Motoactv. Key points are that they are sweat resistant ( I sweat a lot), have accurate GPS's and current pace features, and will last for years. I have researched as much as I can about these watches, but could anyone tell me from experience which they think is better?
Answer
The Garmins are readily the most popular.
Mainly be aware that any GPS doesn't work very well on a track -- they'll cut corners with the constant curves unless you set them to every second recording (which fills up memory quickly), and even then they're not ideal. People also aren't always happy with the instant pacing features -- pacing tends to do better if you can handle it at a "lap pace" level -- something that essentially uses a 20-second moving window to tell you your pace within it. Instantaneous can jump around too much.
Anyway, I'd personally go with the Garmin for any "normal" running. For a track where you know the distances, just use it as a stopwatch.
The Garmins are readily the most popular.
Mainly be aware that any GPS doesn't work very well on a track -- they'll cut corners with the constant curves unless you set them to every second recording (which fills up memory quickly), and even then they're not ideal. People also aren't always happy with the instant pacing features -- pacing tends to do better if you can handle it at a "lap pace" level -- something that essentially uses a 20-second moving window to tell you your pace within it. Instantaneous can jump around too much.
Anyway, I'd personally go with the Garmin for any "normal" running. For a track where you know the distances, just use it as a stopwatch.
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