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Is this watch any good for running? I was recommended it from a friend, but I was wondering if anyone knows if it is good and would be recommended for an avid runner, thats what its meant to be.
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Yes it is. It has a timer with split timing so you can keep track of your time like in intervals.
Yes it is. It has a timer with split timing so you can keep track of your time like in intervals.
Running stopwatch for cross country?
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I'm a high school girl new to cross country this year, and I don't have one of those running watches. Do I need a GPS too? What do they usually cost? Are there like specific brands that I should get or does it not matter? Thanks!
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You really don't need one at all.
They are really helpful when you are training alone but they are never necessary. And since you probably won't be training alone more than one day a week I'd save my money and spend it on shoes.
But here are the three categories of running watches.
Interval timers.
These start at $20 (look for casio and timex brands). If you're running intervals by yourself these are necessities. but if you have a coach blowing a whistle - they are not necessary. The more expensive ones just have more options. You can also get a Gym Boss for $20 - they are much easier to program.
Heart Rate Monitors.
Polar,timex, Garmn
these start at $25, but the good ones start at 80. these can be very useful if you are trying to figure out if you are training hard enough (or too hard). Some coaches don't like them because they think its more important for you to pay attention to how you feel. And some runners think they are dorky. I used to really rely on mine but now I don't really need it.
Pedometers.
these may not really belong in this discussion. but if you have a iPod Nano, for $20 you can buy a nike + sensor and make it into a pretty good running watch. Pace, distance, time. And it plays music too!
GPS.
these watches usually include interval timers and the better ones include Heart Rate monitors too.
they start at $100. Maybe not a necessity but for me they are a lot of fun. Mine has a computer interface and I can log my runs and chart my progress. I have an old Garmin 305. At the time it was top of the line. Its been discontinued but you can still find them at overstock.
for really good reviews check out the website DCRainMaker
You really don't need one at all.
They are really helpful when you are training alone but they are never necessary. And since you probably won't be training alone more than one day a week I'd save my money and spend it on shoes.
But here are the three categories of running watches.
Interval timers.
These start at $20 (look for casio and timex brands). If you're running intervals by yourself these are necessities. but if you have a coach blowing a whistle - they are not necessary. The more expensive ones just have more options. You can also get a Gym Boss for $20 - they are much easier to program.
Heart Rate Monitors.
Polar,timex, Garmn
these start at $25, but the good ones start at 80. these can be very useful if you are trying to figure out if you are training hard enough (or too hard). Some coaches don't like them because they think its more important for you to pay attention to how you feel. And some runners think they are dorky. I used to really rely on mine but now I don't really need it.
Pedometers.
these may not really belong in this discussion. but if you have a iPod Nano, for $20 you can buy a nike + sensor and make it into a pretty good running watch. Pace, distance, time. And it plays music too!
GPS.
these watches usually include interval timers and the better ones include Heart Rate monitors too.
they start at $100. Maybe not a necessity but for me they are a lot of fun. Mine has a computer interface and I can log my runs and chart my progress. I have an old Garmin 305. At the time it was top of the line. Its been discontinued but you can still find them at overstock.
for really good reviews check out the website DCRainMaker
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