deecie Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 What's the advantage of using a GPS watch over your phone with say MapMyRun? Considering you can also play music with your phone (no need for a separate MP3 player), it seems like the best thing to use, no? Finished the couch to 5k program a few weeks ago. Now using the 5kPlus podcasts. Watch is really easy to look at during a run. I was looking into getting a pebble to do both for me, along with other stuff I don't really need. Some people also don't like listening to music while running? Congratulations on finishing the course though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) I run 3 times a week and use the Garmin 610 since one year. I never had any problem, except 3 or 4 times when the GPS was very long to find a signal. It´s a great and easy watch, with a lot of options (i think 80% of runners will never try all the options - novice people don't need all these technologies). It's expensive, but if you're looking for a quality watch, you should have a look at it! Edited December 24, 2014 by McVinceSCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 A watch is much smaller and lighter than most phones. Does the weight make much (any!) difference? I run with phone and keys in my shorts pockets. Although i have to admit - i bought a good wind-proof running top at the weekend there. The difference in terms of weight is very noticeable. Can hardly feel it on me, and helps with the freezing wind and not getting too sweaty. Some people also don't like listening to music while running? That's the thing about using podcasts - i need to listen to Laura the slavedriver. I'm surprised a lot of runners don't want to listen to music and/or audio cues and time info. Congratulations on finishing the course though. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 out today for my traditional Christmas Eve run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney Hawkes TA Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 If you're a proper runner who races comepetitively and for decenttimes thn you don't tend to listen to music when you're training. it is just a distraction when you're doing a fartlek, interval or hill session. As well as for tempo runs. You really need to concentrate and there are enough things to think about - breathing, stride, technique and the pain! - without the distraction of having music in your lugs. Also, I actually find running interesting and if it was boring I don't think I'd listen to music just to get me through a run. Fair play if you're just a leisurely runnr runner or jogger who runs to keep healthy but even then I think I wouldn't listen to music as running is a great time to think about things when you have nothing else to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Watch is really easy to look at during a run. This is exactly why a watch is better. I look at mine regularly when running and couldn't do that with a phone. I also don't like having a phone in the pelting rain. Some people also don't like listening to music while running? Congratulations on finishing the course though. I never listen to music - it is a distraction and to be honest think it is dangerous. I like to be aware of who and what is around and that is a lot harder without hearing. I also enjoy running and don't need the distraction I am too busy with enjoying my environment and thinking about my running. The only time I would listen to music is in the gym as running on a treadmill is torture which is why I haven't done it in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Half day at work today, so got my first ten mile run of the holidays in! Edited December 24, 2014 by Cove_Sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Does the weight make much (any!) difference? I run with phone and keys in my shorts pockets. I`ve got a Sony Z1 phone which is pretty big and would definitely be a pain to carry around. Watch is just so much handier. I also never listen to music when i`m running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
College_Boy Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) I have a stop watch and I know my route before I go out. If I'm somewhere new I look at maps and know where I'm going. When I come back I write my route / times in a diary. Recon I've saved by self at least a 100 quid and I don't have to wait for a satellite to come over head before I can run! Lovely 3h (17m, 1000m climb) run round the Moffat hills this morning and even a bit of snow falling on the tops! Edited December 24, 2014 by College_Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) I have a stop watch and I know my route before I go out. If I'm somewhere new I look at maps and know where I'm going. When I come back I write my route / times in a diary. Recon I've saved by self at least a 100 quid and I don't have to wait for a satellite to come over head before I can run! Lovely 3h (17m, 1000m climb) run round the Moffat hills this morning and even a bit of snow falling on the tops! Not easy to work out your splits as you go though Edited December 24, 2014 by Lamia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Not easy to work out your splits as you go though If I'd never used a watch, I probably wouldn't mind but now I've got used to it, I couldn't go back the other way. In terms of longer distance runs, I don't think a phone app would be too suitable as I would imagine it would drain the battery rather quickly. Anyway, back on to the topic of running, quite enjoyed this morning's Parkrun, bit icy and slippy in places, so didn't get a PB, but enjoyable all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 In terms of longer distance runs, I don't think a phone app would be too suitable as I would imagine it would drain the battery rather quickly. My phone battery lasts about 8 hours if i go hillwalking and use strava. Did a 10k this morning. Was planning further but my legs disagreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I have just joined Strava and am having all sorts of bother with it displaying inaccurate times and splits. It bears no ressemblence to the times on Garmin Connect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Decent Christmas parkrun today, 21:26 - just 3 seconds off my pb. Good to see so many down there on Christmas day, a total of 275 runners at york this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Almost 500 at Edinburgh park run yesterday. Great turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Almost 500 at Edinburgh park run yesterday. Great turn out. It was that. Enjoyed it, although slow time due to s few beers the night before. Did 10 miles early this morning, lovely conditions although cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 If I'd never used a watch, I probably wouldn't mind but now I've got used to it, I couldn't go back the other way. In terms of longer distance runs, I don't think a phone app would be too suitable as I would imagine it would drain the battery rather quickly. Anyway, back on to the topic of running, quite enjoyed this morning's Parkrun, bit icy and slippy in places, so didn't get a PB, but enjoyable all the same. I've used my phone for a couple of marathons and it's lasted no problem. A couple of them have been 5 hours + and I've taken photos going round. I've got an iPhone 4 at the moment, which I don't find to bad carrying, but I reckon any bigger and it would be a bit of a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Bought a new head torch. Now I dare those @rsehole drivers not to dip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Bought a new head torch. Now I dare those @rsehole drivers not to dip! I've still never actually got round to using the headtorch I've had for about a year now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I've still never actually got round to using the headtorch I've had for about a year now... Well we have no street lights and lots of potholes to contend with not to mention shits that won't dip! I couldn't do it without a head torch - not safe either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Braw day for it although it did feel like I was carrying a few Christmas dinners around my waist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Braw day for it although it did feel like I was carrying a few Christmas dinners around my waist. I was on barcode scanning today. It looked a great day for running. Less so far standing around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 An unexpected but very enjoyable 11 miles done today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 10 miles for the third day running this morning. Perfect weather - cold but sunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 The weather has been cracking for running this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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