What's a good Runner's GPS watch?

hazzone111

What's a good watch to use for running that has features that will help me train to run a marathon?

Looking for a GPS watch.

Thanks.

Answer
garmin forrunner 405

http://www8.garmin.com/ces/forerunner/index.html

Can you recommend a running watch for me that covers these features?

Nathaniel

I am a high school runner and am interested in a running watch for several reasons. I used the nike+ kit before but I want something more accurate and also, I don't wear nike shoes anymore and want to try a real watch.

The main features I want from the watch are:

-Able to tell me my pace at which I'm running very accurately
-Able to let me record laps
-Able to tell me the distance I've gone
-Backlight

And preferably:
-Water resistant or at least won't get ruined in a little rain
- Average pace of the whole run after I'm finished

I am really looking for the cheapest watch possible that covers those needs. I don't know if I'm asking for basic features or some complex ones, I would assume most average running watches cover those features?

Also, for the pace and distance, how will the watch be accurate? I know with nike+, the battery that goes in the shoe sends information of the running to the sensor in the iPod. So how do running watches record accurate pace and distance?

Please help me find the best watch!!?

Answer
I have been doing research on that very thing, and I've found that the most reliable watches are the Garmin Forerunner watches. The 305 and 405 are the most up-to-date, but I'm still a little fuzzy on their pace and mileage tracking capabilities. The information I've found doesn't tell verbatim "Keeps track of your pace and miles run." I hope more people contribute answers; I know running stores will have great information, but the internet has much cheaper prices.

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