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| What do you use to keep track of your distance and time when you run? (Read 668 times) |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 2:24 AM |
| I usually try to look at the signs when I cross streets and then when I map it, I forget how long I went for, so I start adding in my head and I question if I turned on 188th street or 186th street. So what is out there to do all that mental work for you? |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 2:31 AM |
Garmin 305 does all that work for me...all I have to do is look at my wrist.
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 2:49 AM |
| Quote from dnephin on 8/28/2008 at 2:42 AM: Ditto on the Garmin 305.
Ditto.  |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 3:23 AM |
| Me too - the 305. |
Michael
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 3:43 AM |
| I had a Garmin 301, just ordered a 205 today. |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 3:48 AM
modified: 8/28/2008 at 3:49 AM |
I use a watch to time my run and map it when I get home to figure out distance. I don't have a Garmin. I run in an area I know well so it's not a big effort to remember where I turned.
Have you tried mapping before you go to get an idea of what you want to do? If you can't afford tech gear like the others mentioned, that might work in the meantime. |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 4:16 AM |
| I second the mapping before you go (& the $10 watch from Target). I write directions on my hand. Low-tech, but it works. |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 5:26 AM |
| The Garmin 305 - it's the best money I've ever spent on anything. Makes running fun. The next time someone asks me what I'm doing to lose so much weight, I think I'll answer, "Bought a 305!" |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 2:42 PM |
| Garmin 205 here. Won't run/race without it. |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 2:50 PM
modified: 8/28/2008 at 2:51 PM |
| Quote from CanadianMeg on 8/28/2008 at 3:48 AM: I use a watch to time my run and map it when I get home to figure out distance. I don't have a Garmin. I run in an area I know well so it's not a big effort to remember where I turned.
Have you tried mapping before you go to get an idea of what you want to do? If you can't afford tech gear like the others mentioned, that might work in the meantime.
Ditto. I map my run beforehand and time it with my watch. My "disposable income" goes to Hanna Montana backpacks and Camp Rock lunchboxes. 
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 2:51 PM |
For training runs Garmin 205. I like the GPS because it allows me to explore different routes. I suppose I could map my runs out beforehand but the Garmin makes it easier.
For races I use the Timex Ironman watch from Target. I don't need my head spinning because the mile markers on the course don't match up with the Garmin. I just hit the lap button at each mile marker and go with those splits. |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 5:33 PM |
| I run on a paved trail here in town. They run several races on it during the year so the miles are painted on the trail in half mile increments up to 6.5 miles. I have used my bike odometer to check them and make mental notes past the 6.5 mile mark for longer runs. |
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posted: 8/28/2008 at 5:41 PM |
| Quote from BadDawg on 8/28/2008 at 3:25 AM: Garmin 205 is the best $150 I've ever spent.
I don't know if my 305 is the best $150 I've ever spent, but it was certainly well worth the money.
I have a pretty good sense of how long/how far I've gone, so I just guesstimate if I don't remember my watch or wear the garmin. If I'm not sure, then I'll map using the tools here. |
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