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I am training for my first half marathon (my first long distance race) and I would like to know how I can keep track of my mileage (and better yet: my pace as well) as I am running. I am relatively new to where I live so I am not super familiar with the best places to run or what not. When I run I like to be able to check time and distance as I go as opposed to waiting till after I finish my run. Any suggestions? Also, I am a college student so I dont have tons of money.
Thanks!
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The only way to do what you describe is get a watch with a GPS tracking device. I recommend a Garmin. You don't need the latest model, a 301 works fine for my purposes, it even has a virtual assistant that lets you know if you are ahead or behind the pace you want to maintain. It will give you your time, the distance in metric or English, your pace while you are running and your average pace at the end of your run and the fastest pace your were running at, your average pulse and the highest pulse you had during your run. It does more stuff too. Amazon has some for about $125.
The only way to do what you describe is get a watch with a GPS tracking device. I recommend a Garmin. You don't need the latest model, a 301 works fine for my purposes, it even has a virtual assistant that lets you know if you are ahead or behind the pace you want to maintain. It will give you your time, the distance in metric or English, your pace while you are running and your average pace at the end of your run and the fastest pace your were running at, your average pulse and the highest pulse you had during your run. It does more stuff too. Amazon has some for about $125.
I'm looking for something to that keeps track of my running speed and distance...?
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I'm looking for something to that keeps track of my running speed and distance. Maybe a watch or foot pod. Something that keeps track on my distance and speed. I should be able to connect it to my PC via USB and maybe comes with software and lets me see progress or past date data. Looking to spend no more than $100. Perhaps maybe a GPS devices that records my data and lets me access it on the web. I need someone accurate as I am preparing for the Army Ranger!
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Ok, ranger, If you already have an iPod nano, iPod touch, or an iPhone, the answer is easy. A nike + sensor. If you have a nano you also need the receiver. You don' t have to use nike shoes. You can buy a little pouch or do it your self. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbjB0qp1ioM
It's not that accurate - but no foot pods are. but it can be calibrated. I've gotten mine to as low as 2% error. but 5% is more like the average.
The only GPS watch that I know of that's under a hundred is the Timex Marathon. But look for a Garmin in Craig's list or eBay. the 305 is a little dated and it will be a little slow to find satellites but has every feature you'll ever need (including a HRM) and lots of accessories. the 405 is a newer and faster and you might be able to get a good deal on one.
I think Nike has the best web site. But Garmin's is very good. I don't know what kind timex has.
GPS will give you more accurate results for distance. Foot pods will give you a more accurate speed and they work indoors. Oh and nano's will play music, too.
Ok, ranger, If you already have an iPod nano, iPod touch, or an iPhone, the answer is easy. A nike + sensor. If you have a nano you also need the receiver. You don' t have to use nike shoes. You can buy a little pouch or do it your self. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbjB0qp1ioM
It's not that accurate - but no foot pods are. but it can be calibrated. I've gotten mine to as low as 2% error. but 5% is more like the average.
The only GPS watch that I know of that's under a hundred is the Timex Marathon. But look for a Garmin in Craig's list or eBay. the 305 is a little dated and it will be a little slow to find satellites but has every feature you'll ever need (including a HRM) and lots of accessories. the 405 is a newer and faster and you might be able to get a good deal on one.
I think Nike has the best web site. But Garmin's is very good. I don't know what kind timex has.
GPS will give you more accurate results for distance. Foot pods will give you a more accurate speed and they work indoors. Oh and nano's will play music, too.
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