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| Talk me out of buying a Garmin Forerunner 205 (Read 894 times) |
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posted: 2/7/2007 at 10:27 PM |
| Quote from mikeymike on 2/7/2007 at 1:28 AM: I like being able to feel kung fu not to have to think kung fu. And I often lament that so many new runners get so into the gadgets they never learn how to "feel" the run.
All well and good, and I agree with you. To a point. However, I find it becomes more difficult to "feel" my paces in the latter stages of a marathon. Last year, at Boston, my 201 lost signal 1 1/2 miles into the race. I was ok for the first 10-12 miles gauging my pace, and since the timer still functioned, could verify my pace at each mile check. However, the second half of the marathon was more of a challenge. At mile 18 it becomes increasingly more difficult to gauge your pace during the most recent mile. Verification after the fact didn't do me a whole lot of good. In point of fact, with the 205/305 (which has better reception), I could tell by a glance what my pace was at nearly any point on the course.
Again--I do agree wtih you, and often will do my daily training runs without being tethered to my garmin. But during a race (especially longer races)? It has helped improve my times markedly.
Oh--and welcome to the dark side.
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5K - 20:17
10K - 42:36
HM - 1:31:22
Marathon - 3:20:48 |
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 3:08 AM |
| Quote from mikeymike on 2/7/2007 at 5:56 PM: I deserve that, especially after I heckled Scout7 for running with a HRM. I feel like such a sellout...
I can't wait 'til it gets here!
LOL, enjoy your new toy!
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 4:27 AM |
| I never wanted one...now I want one. I'll wait for the 305 |
Run like you are on fire!
5K goal 24:00 or less (PR 24:34)
10K goal 50:00 or less (PR 52:45)
HM goal 1:55:00 or less (PR 2:03:02)
Marathon Goal...Victoria Marathon 2008 (PR 4:33:23) |
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 5:13 AM |
This thread has made me interested in one....
From pictures, they look pretty big and awkward. Are they heavy, big, and goofy looking in person? |
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 1:22 PM |
| Quote from Crabby on 2/8/2007 at 4:27 AM: I never wanted one...now I want one. I'll wait for the 305
Oops. Sorry. 
Quote from balacker on 2/8/2007 at 5:13 AM:From pictures, they look pretty big and awkward. Are they heavy, big, and goofy looking in person?
No. The 205 / 305 are very natural feeling. I, on the other hand, AM big and goofy looking in person.
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 1:27 PM |
| Quote from mikeymike on 2/7/2007 at 5:56 PM: I deserve that, especially after I heckled Scout7 for running with a HRM. I feel like such a sellout...
I can't wait 'til it gets here!
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Amat victoria curam.
Sine labore nihil.
Dulcius ex asperis. |
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 5:16 PM |
| I wasted some money a year or so ago on a Timex Speed/Distance GPS unit that would not hold a signal on trails! I love the idea of going for a run and then seeing my course. Do these units hold a signal in tree cover? Does anyone have a heavily wooded course they could link on motion based? |
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 5:22 PM |
| Quote from ttmalek on 2/8/2007 at 5:16 PM: Do these units hold a signal in tree cover? Does anyone have a heavily wooded course they could link on motion based?
Yes, very well. Check it out.
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 5:54 PM |
| Quote from balacker on 2/8/2007 at 5:13 AM:
From pictures, they look pretty big and awkward. Are they heavy, big, and goofy looking in person?
I have a small wrist/small body... so when I wear it, yes, it looks big/goofy... sort of like the first calculator you ever bought (took up your whole desk and could just barely do a square root).
However, it is not heavy. I think the extra volume is so they can add a little more receiver antenna, so it's mostly empty space.. at least that's what it feels like (I'm not ready to dissect mine yet). Don't let the size/weight dissuade you, unless you're afraid of other runners making fun of you (ahem!).... and if they do that, they're probably just jealous.   |
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posted: 2/8/2007 at 11:29 PM |
| Does anybody know how waterproof this thing is ? I want to get one but will have better chance at acquiring it if i can convince the wife that its for both of us and she can use it for paddling. |
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posted: 2/9/2007 at 12:22 AM |
| Water and sweat resistant. Canoeing is fine. |
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posted: 2/9/2007 at 4:38 AM |
| Another example of good reception, this time around buildings. I went out for a random 6 mile run tonight wearing my GPS for you good folks. Here is what I got. |
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posted: 2/9/2007 at 5:00 AM |
| trent you should probably get some commission from RA-member purchases of the Garmin 201/205/301/305 - I am now on a mission to manipulate the wife to feel like she needs this thing.. |
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posted: 2/9/2007 at 4:14 PM |
Quote from RunNSurf on 2/9/2007 at 5:00 AM:trent you should probably get some commission from RA-member purchases of the Garmin 201/205/301/305 - I am now on a mission to manipulate the wife to feel like she needs this thing..
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posted: 2/10/2007 at 2:40 PM
modified: 2/10/2007 at 2:40 PM |
Well my Garmin is finally on its way but I did not get it for the initially advertised price. Amazon pulled their famous bait and switch again. In the end I paid about $4 more for the product and $3 more for shipping than I thought I had on my first try. Not a big deal, but a hassle and it leaves a bad taste in my mouth for Amazon (again). I really need to stop buying from them. I would have gladly paid $189 and $3.99 shipping the first time to have it be on its way on Wednesday but they were advertising it for $185 and $0.99 shipping. So a couple days after I placed my order I got the email telling me my order had been cancelled because the item was out of stock, even though it had said it was in stock when I ordered. Then when I went back in and re-ordered, it got shipped from the same exact supplier it was supposed to ship from in the first place but was mysteriously out of stock for about 6 hours. A hassle, but still a good price. And there's still the rebate...
Having done business with them as a vendor and as a customer, there is a lot I don't like about Amazon. |
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