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rectumdamnnearkilledem
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~ Sarah Kay
Wow, those aren't cheap! Campmor has a few of those. Though I am quite happy with my $15 Timex. It's petite but has fairly large digital #s and is simple to use. k
You'll ruin your knees!
""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)
Sunnto t3 Features: Real-time Training Effect Current heart rate, average heart rate and maximum heart rate Real-time calories burned Three-tier zone training system with alarms 2 adjustable HR limits with alarms Speed and distance with optional Foot POD, Bike POD, Road Bike POD or GPS POD Compatible with PC POD Dual time, date and alarm Log memory for 15 workouts Stopwatch with 50 split laps Interval timer User-replaceable battery HR Belt with error-free ANT transmission technology Water resistant to 30m (100 ft) Interchangeable straps Let's see, it really depends on what you are looking for, if you don't care for HRM, scratch all the features related to HRM (4 of the ones listed, I believe). If you want calories burned, you can get that from logging your workouts here on RA.com. Can't speak to the speed/distance stuff, but I am not big on speed and distance measurement stuff. Distance can be captured with the mapping function right here on RA.com! I have the Sunnto x3hr and it is a great piece of equipment. Everything works just like it should. That said, I am thinking about going back to the Timex Ironman, which seems to be a better fit for what I want in a sports timepiece. The specific issues I have with my Sunnto x3hm are 1) the audible alarms are very low volume, therefore I don't count on it for the audible alarms; 2) the stopwatch functionality works great, but only up to 19 hours (I think) and therefore, sometimes not adequate for my needs; 3) the control buttons on the x3 are quite easy to use during a workout, and easy to accidentally push when not in a workout. I find that I often restart the stopwatch accidentally, or turn it off accidentally; 4) the lap counter is not easy to understand/ activate, so I find I don't use it. The x3hm also has the ability to track air temperature and barometric pressure. The temperature, however, is affected by the proximity of the watch to my skin and is not accurate (I believe this is a problem with any watch with this feature). I would recommend you look into Polar or Nike or other fitness brands for your needs and save some money. Keep in mind that I do like the Sunnto, I have just discovered that what I need and what I THOUGHT I needed are not the same. My $.02! Lynn B
Let us know what you decide on!
Sluggard
I have an old timex ironman that bugs the heck out of me. I run with it in split mode, and when I am done running, there's no way that I've discovered to actually make it stop. It just "splits." In other words, it just keeps on trucking after freezing the display for a few seconds, so that I have to remember my stupid time, which is hard considering I'm usually trying not to pass out, throw up, or cry. Plus it doesn't store your splits or laps. It just freezes the display so you can write it down on the clipboard you are carrying around the track, I guess. Annoying. I'm probably doing something wrong, but I cannot figure out what. (
I have an old timex ironman that bugs the heck out of me. I run with it in split mode, and when I am done running, there's no way that I've discovered to actually make it stop. It just "splits." In other words, it just keeps on trucking after freezing the display for a few seconds, so that I have to remember my stupid time, which is hard considering I'm usually trying not to pass out, throw up, or cry. Plus it doesn't store your splits or laps. It just freezes the display so you can write it down on the clipboard you are carrying around the track, I guess. Annoying. I'm probably doing something wrong, but I cannot figure out what.
Abs of Flabs
Still searching, researching.
I have the Timex GPS watch and I love it.