My new buddy is named, "Forerunner." He specializes in GPS and providing me the most helpful information while I'm running. He tells me time, elevation, time running, current minutes per mile pace, split distances, total distances, routes, timers, alarms, average minutes per mile per run, etc.. I can also hook him up to my PC and upload all the running data. This data will provide trends on progression, or lack thereof, over a set period of time.
I think we're going to get along real well. He's not the most expensive friend or the cheapest kind-- he's right in the middle and most functional. I will have to warn you that he's my friend only. He will not be allowed to play with other folks. Sorry. If you'd ever like to run with me, then his info. will be good for you, too. Imagine a world of no route mapping and math, because my wrist-mounted buddy will tell me all I need to know.
I may look a little like a cyborg on my runs, but I think that's cool. I may even crack open the watch and program it to dispense Gatorade at 10 mt. intervals.
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awesome, how much did you pay? i've wanted one of these for a while. i think it would be a nice investment, because i'm never really sure how far i run - therefore i'm never really sure how fast, etc.
oh yeah, and where did you get it?
I bought it on Amazon, brand new, for $119 (which includes the charger, two different bands, and the serial cable for the PC uploads. Make sure you compare the prices closely and remember that Amazon LLC has many items with free shipping incentive. This watch is about $180 and up in the stores or from Garmin directly.
...yours is cool...but mine has an automatic toilet paper dispenser...
Pretty sweet. I would trip and fall with one of those because I would constantly be messing with it instead of looking where I am going.
I better stick to the treadmill, for now.
I'm so jealous of your new friend! I have a new friend, too. Its name is Toshiba and it was expensive. But not too. Love becca's play photos. Wish I could've seen it...
Recent stats from Sunday run (all provided in the "history" module of the watch-- it stores 2 years worth!):
Time: 2:22:02
Distance: 13.54
Avg. Pace per Mile: 10:30
Fastest Mile: 8:01
Calories Burned: 2,554
Very hilly route
I was so happy and enthralled by this watch that I kept looking at my pace to match up how I felt (body & lungs) to a certain pace. I love my new toy. I'm with you Davido, I must have looked like I had a bad tick or something-- as much as I looked at the watch on Sunday during my run. I didn't fall down though. :>) Yay for data!!!
what, no new posts? I'm anxious and dismayed. Miss the girls and all. Thanks for the prayers!
beck
Good to hear from ya, lady. I'll post something new in the near future. Maybe.
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