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 2009-05-12 4:04 PM in reply to: #2146315 |
Veteran  129   State College, PA |  Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSEDSulcus - 2009-05-12 2:32 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 10:03 AM So.... my watch broke. I need a new one. Any suggestions?  My old one didn't have any "cool" features. For the new one, I at least want a repeating count-down timer, so that I can do my jog/walk intervals without having to stare at the watch the whole time! Thanks! This is something like what I am currently using, though I don't have it in front of me. I think it only has 1 countdown timer on it so that's sort of drawback. I also think I actually activate the FLICK feature sometimes without knowing it because laps magically appear while I'm swimming. I guess I'll have to read the manual someday. http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-30-Lap-Resistant-T5F851/dp/B00093DSCK If this is just for training and since I'm spending your money, just go big and ugly with the Forerunner 305. You can pre-program intervals into it, track how far you've gone very easily and then head back hime to your computer where you review charts showing your heart rate skyrocket up and down at each interval like mine does!  I completely "x2" on Sulcus' opinion. I have both, the Timex Ironman and the Forerunner 305. And love them both. The Forerunner is a COMPLETE training partner. I can't even begin to tell you how much this thing does. You can use as much or as little of its features as you want, but the biggest one is the ability to run without having to worry about how long your course is because of the built-in GPS. I think you can get one on Amazon for around $165 now (it retails for around $300, if you're foolish and don't shop around). The Timex might be all you need if you are only concerned with your time. However, I'm going to strongly recommend a HR monitor of some kind if you don't already have one. The training benefits you will see multiply exponentially when you start paying attention to your heart rate. The Forerunner really is not appropriate for wearing when you're not exercising, so if you want a watch that will serve as both, your exercise watch and a daily-wear watch, you might want to look for something smaller. Polar is now marketing their watches through Walmart and have some really affordable HR watches. You can't go with the cheapest one that's like $35 if you want the countdown or lap features, but I'm pretty sure the next step up will offer both of those and it's still around $50. Good luck! Edited by JoeBWan 2009-05-12 4:07 PM |
| 2009-05-12 4:16 PM in reply to: #2146315 |
Master 1792  | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED Sulcus - 2009-05-12 1:32 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 10:03 AM So.... my watch broke. I need a new one. Any suggestions? My old one didn't have any "cool" features. For the new one, I at least want a repeating count-down timer, so that I can do my jog/walk intervals without having to stare at the watch the whole time! Thanks! This is something like what I am currently using, though I don't have it in front of me. I think it only has 1 countdown timer on it so that's sort of drawback. I also think I actually activate the FLICK feature sometimes without knowing it because laps magically appear while I'm swimming. I guess I'll have to read the manual someday. http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-30-Lap-Resistant-T5F851/dp/B00093DSCK If this is just for training and since I'm spending your money, just go big and ugly with the Forerunner 305. You can pre-program intervals into it, track how far you've gone very easily and then head back hime to your computer where you review charts showing your heart rate skyrocket up and down at each interval like mine does!
I got a 405 for Christmas...the thing is crazy complicated and the slightest touch when working out sends into some other mode. Edited by crews 2009-05-12 4:16 PM |
| 2009-05-12 5:00 PM in reply to: #2145470 |
Champion 23360  Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 10:17 AM Shawn, what size are you, i may have a cheap recommendation, let me know, i may be able to help. Do you have one he can borrow? Are you going to make him swim across LI Sound to get it? |
| 2009-05-12 5:03 PM in reply to: #2146795 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED JoeBWan - 2009-05-12 5:04 PM Sulcus - 2009-05-12 2:32 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 10:03 AM So.... my watch broke. I need a new one. Any suggestions? My old one didn't have any "cool" features. For the new one, I at least want a repeating count-down timer, so that I can do my jog/walk intervals without having to stare at the watch the whole time! Thanks! This is something like what I am currently using, though I don't have it in front of me. I think it only has 1 countdown timer on it so that's sort of drawback. I also think I actually activate the FLICK feature sometimes without knowing it because laps magically appear while I'm swimming. I guess I'll have to read the manual someday. http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-30-Lap-Resistant-T5F851/dp/B00093DSCK If this is just for training and since I'm spending your money, just go big and ugly with the Forerunner 305. You can pre-program intervals into it, track how far you've gone very easily and then head back hime to your computer where you review charts showing your heart rate skyrocket up and down at each interval like mine does! I completely "x2" on Sulcus' opinion. I have both, the Timex Ironman and the Forerunner 305. And love them both. The Forerunner is a COMPLETE training partner. I can't even begin to tell you how much this thing does. You can use as much or as little of its features as you want, but the biggest one is the ability to run without having to worry about how long your course is because of the built-in GPS. I think you can get one on Amazon for around $165 now (it retails for around $300, if you're foolish and don't shop around). The Timex might be all you need if you are only concerned with your time. However, I'm going to strongly recommend a HR monitor of some kind if you don't already have one. The training benefits you will see multiply exponentially when you start paying attention to your heart rate. The Forerunner really is not appropriate for wearing when you're not exercising, so if you want a watch that will serve as both, your exercise watch and a daily-wear watch, you might want to look for something smaller. Polar is now marketing their watches through Walmart and have some really affordable HR watches. You can't go with the cheapest one that's like $35 if you want the countdown or lap features, but I'm pretty sure the next step up will offer both of those and it's still around $50. Good luck! Great info, everyone! Thanks! I'm off to do some research. |
| 2009-05-12 5:13 PM in reply to: #2146897 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED D001 - 2009-05-12 6:00 PM Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 10:17 AM Shawn, what size are you, i may have a cheap recommendation, let me know, i may be able to help. Do you have one he can borrow? Are you going to make him swim across LI Sound to get it? Maybe and possibly, can i borrow a Taser??? |
| 2009-05-12 6:14 PM in reply to: #2072951 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED If you just want a watch that does HR get a Polar, if you want it to do way more such as GPS tracking get the Garmin 305 but the drawback of the 305 is that you would never wear it as an everyday watch. There is even the new waterproof 310 XT but it is even bigger. But the Polar's are a nice size and variety of price points starting from $35 at Walmart on up to several hundred. I was looking at some Polar models today at a big sports store, they had dozens of models and it was quite confusing, I decided I need to do more homework on it. Edited by losta 2009-05-12 6:15 PM |
| 2009-05-12 6:19 PM in reply to: #2072951 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED I visited with the sports podiatrist today. No major issues with my feet except that they are flat so she recommended Superfeet insoles, so I'm trying them out. A green pair in my street shoes and a blue pair in my running shoes. I then walked around the streets of New York City for 5 hours. |
| 2009-05-12 6:41 PM in reply to: #2146992 |
Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED losta - 2009-05-12 7:19 PM I visited with the sports podiatrist today. No major issues with my feet except that they are flat so she recommended Superfeet insoles, so I'm trying them out. A green pair in my street shoes and a blue pair in my running shoes. I then walked around the streets of New York City for 5 hours. That's one way of breaking them in and testing them out. Like they say, if your insoles can make it there, they can make it anywhere! |
| 2009-05-12 6:44 PM in reply to: #2146914 |
Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 6:13 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 6:00 PM Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 10:17 AM Shawn, what size are you, i may have a cheap recommendation, let me know, i may be able to help. Do you have one he can borrow? Are you going to make him swim across LI Sound to get it? Maybe and possibly, can i borrow a Taser??? Is it so wrong that I can actually see me getting out of the water, all cold and shivering only to be met with the Dee special edition tase-o-matic?  |
| 2009-05-12 6:46 PM in reply to: #2146992 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED losta - 2009-05-13 9:19 AM I visited with the sports podiatrist today. No major issues with my feet except that they are flat so she recommended Superfeet insoles, so I'm trying them out. A green pair in my street shoes and a blue pair in my running shoes. I then walked around the streets of New York City for 5 hours. Just take your time walking in the insoles... it may take a few weeks for your legs to adjust to the corrected motion! Its great the podiatrist didnt find any major issues! |
| 2009-05-12 6:56 PM in reply to: #2072951 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED Ive had a few watches: - Polar HRM: Had workout tracking, HRM, cal tracking, fitness testing and probably other stuff I didnt use. It was a great watch and although i missed placed the strap ages a ago and have had the battery replaced once I still ahve the watch - dont use it as a HRM any more but thats just because I ahve no strap - Timex Ironman watch: Stop watch and lap counters - Suunto T1: My current watch and while its just the basic model I get compliments on it if I leave it on casually because its pretty (see below - not a great pic but yuo get the idea). HRM, tracks weekly activity level, sets zones, tracks cals... yuo can make it beep and stuff but i havent figured all that out yet!
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| 2009-05-12 6:58 PM in reply to: #2146900 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED D001 - 2009-05-13 8:03 AM JoeBWan - 2009-05-12 5:04 PM Great info, everyone! Thanks! I'm off to do some research. Sulcus - 2009-05-12 2:32 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 10:03 AM So.... my watch broke. I need a new one. Any suggestions? My old one didn't have any "cool" features. For the new one, I at least want a repeating count-down timer, so that I can do my jog/walk intervals without having to stare at the watch the whole time! Thanks! This is something like what I am currently using, though I don't have it in front of me. I think it only has 1 countdown timer on it so that's sort of drawback. I also think I actually activate the FLICK feature sometimes without knowing it because laps magically appear while I'm swimming. I guess I'll have to read the manual someday. http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-30-Lap-Resistant-T5F851/dp/B00093DSCK If this is just for training and since I'm spending your money, just go big and ugly with the Forerunner 305. You can pre-program intervals into it, track how far you've gone very easily and then head back hime to your computer where you review charts showing your heart rate skyrocket up and down at each interval like mine does! I completely "x2" on Sulcus' opinion. I have both, the Timex Ironman and the Forerunner 305. And love them both. The Forerunner is a COMPLETE training partner. I can't even begin to tell you how much this thing does. You can use as much or as little of its features as you want, but the biggest one is the ability to run without having to worry about how long your course is because of the built-in GPS. I think you can get one on Amazon for around $165 now (it retails for around $300, if you're foolish and don't shop around). The Timex might be all you need if you are only concerned with your time. However, I'm going to strongly recommend a HR monitor of some kind if you don't already have one. The training benefits you will see multiply exponentially when you start paying attention to your heart rate. The Forerunner really is not appropriate for wearing when you're not exercising, so if you want a watch that will serve as both, your exercise watch and a daily-wear watch, you might want to look for something smaller. Polar is now marketing their watches through Walmart and have some really affordable HR watches. You can't go with the cheapest one that's like $35 if you want the countdown or lap features, but I'm pretty sure the next step up will offer both of those and it's still around $50. Good luck! Dee youve had heaps of advice... if you are researching online post up some options and we can help you out! |
| 2009-05-12 6:59 PM in reply to: #2146809 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED crews - 2009-05-13 7:16 AM Sulcus - 2009-05-12 1:32 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 10:03 AM So.... my watch broke. I need a new one. Any suggestions? My old one didn't have any "cool" features. For the new one, I at least want a repeating count-down timer, so that I can do my jog/walk intervals without having to stare at the watch the whole time! Thanks! This is something like what I am currently using, though I don't have it in front of me. I think it only has 1 countdown timer on it so that's sort of drawback. I also think I actually activate the FLICK feature sometimes without knowing it because laps magically appear while I'm swimming. I guess I'll have to read the manual someday. http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-30-Lap-Resistant-T5F851/dp/B00093DSCK If this is just for training and since I'm spending your money, just go big and ugly with the Forerunner 305. You can pre-program intervals into it, track how far you've gone very easily and then head back hime to your computer where you review charts showing your heart rate skyrocket up and down at each interval like mine does!
I got a 405 for Christmas...the thing is crazy complicated and the slightest touch when working out sends into some other mode. Sounds like more technology than i could handle! |
| 2009-05-12 7:07 PM in reply to: #2147031 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED LOL! Sulcus - 2009-05-12 7:41 PM ..... Like they say, if your insoles can make it there, they can make it anywhere! |
| 2009-05-12 8:37 PM in reply to: #2146992 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED losta - 2009-05-12 7:19 PM I visited with the sports podiatrist today. No major issues with my feet except that they are flat so she recommended Superfeet insoles, so I'm trying them out. A green pair in my street shoes and a blue pair in my running shoes. I then walked around the streets of New York City for 5 hours. 5 hours?!?! How do you feel now? Did they help? (And how many miles did you do?) |
| 2009-05-12 8:39 PM in reply to: #2147033 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED Sulcus - 2009-05-12 7:44 PM Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 6:13 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 6:00 PM Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 10:17 AM Shawn, what size are you, i may have a cheap recommendation, let me know, i may be able to help. Do you have one he can borrow? Are you going to make him swim across LI Sound to get it? Maybe and possibly, can i borrow a Taser??? Is it so wrong that I can actually see me getting out of the water, all cold and shivering only to be met with the Dee special edition tase-o-matic? Shhhhh, I promised Cat that I wouldn't scare off the newbies with my taser.....  But, hmmm.... a "special edition tase-o-matic"???? I think I need one of those! |
| 2009-05-12 8:41 PM in reply to: #2147060 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED kaqphin - 2009-05-12 7:56 PM It was a great watch and although i missed placed the strap ages a ago .... It's probably with your fishnet stockings. Have you checked the bathtub? (Yes everyone, there is a story behind this. But you'll have to ask Cat for <--- Troublemaker |
| 2009-05-12 8:44 PM in reply to: #2146914 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 6:13 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 6:00 PM Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 10:17 AM Shawn, what size are you, i may have a cheap recommendation, let me know, i may be able to help. Do you have one he can borrow? Are you going to make him swim across LI Sound to get it? Maybe and possibly, can i borrow a Taser??? Ooo, so you're going to make him swim across the Sound, and then when he finally staggers onto the beach -- you're going to taser him? Cool. |
| 2009-05-12 8:48 PM in reply to: #2147065 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED kaqphin - 2009-05-12 7:59 PM crews - 2009-05-13 7:16 AM Sounds like more technology than i could handle! I'm thinking simple.... Watch with repeating countdown timer. And that can go into water. (Then I can use the countdown timer for swim drills, too.) I do like the of a heart rate monitor too. So either something that goes along with the watch, or that I can pick up separately..... |
| 2009-05-12 8:54 PM in reply to: #2147201 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED D001 - 2009-05-13 11:39 AM Sulcus - 2009-05-12 7:44 PM Shhhhh, I promised Cat that I wouldn't scare off the newbies with my taser..... Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 6:13 PM D001 - 2009-05-12 6:00 PM Rudedog55 - 2009-05-12 10:17 AM Shawn, what size are you, i may have a cheap recommendation, let me know, i may be able to help. Do you have one he can borrow? Are you going to make him swim across LI Sound to get it? Maybe and possibly, can i borrow a Taser??? Is it so wrong that I can actually see me getting out of the water, all cold and shivering only to be met with the Dee special edition tase-o-matic? But, hmmm.... a "special edition tase-o-matic"???? I think I need one of those! I think the cat is out of the bag now... |
| 2009-05-12 8:56 PM in reply to: #2147217 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED D001 - 2009-05-13 11:48 AM kaqphin - 2009-05-12 7:59 PM I'm thinking simple.... Watch with repeating countdown timer. And that can go into water. (Then I can use the countdown timer for swim drills, too.) I do like the of a heart rate monitor too. So either something that goes along with the watch, or that I can pick up separately..... crews - 2009-05-13 7:16 AM I got a 405 for Christmas...the thing is crazy complicated and the slightest touch when working out sends into some other mode. Sounds like more technology than i could handle! Dee - if you have the cash now i would go for a watch/HRM dealio... You can get some entry level ones at a very reasonable price and its another cool toy to play with as well as gives you all sorts of fun things to learn about re: heart rate zones etc |
| 2009-05-12 9:00 PM in reply to: #2147204 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED D001 - 2009-05-13 11:41 AM kaqphin - 2009-05-12 7:56 PM It was a great watch and although i missed placed the strap ages a ago .... It's probably with your fishnet stockings. Have you checked the bathtub? (Yes everyone, there is a story behind this. But you'll have to ask Cat for pictures details!) <--- Troublemaker Sssshhhhhh....... |
| 2009-05-12 9:22 PM in reply to: #2147236 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED kaqphin - 2009-05-12 10:00 PM D001 - 2009-05-13 11:41 AM kaqphin - 2009-05-12 7:56 PM It was a great watch and although i missed placed the strap ages a ago .... It's probably with your fishnet stockings. Have you checked the bathtub? (Yes everyone, there is a story behind this. But you'll have to ask Cat for pictures details!) <--- Troublemaker Sssshhhhhh....... I think that "Cat" is out of the bag now, too. |
| 2009-05-12 9:39 PM in reply to: #2147230 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED kaqphin - 2009-05-12 9:56 PM Dee - if you have the cash now i would go for a watch/HRM dealio... You can get some entry level ones at a very reasonable price and its another cool toy to play with as well as gives you all sorts of fun things to learn about re: heart rate zones etc These don't have HRMs, but they have some other interesting features: Timex Ironman TK091 Women's Sleek Fitness Tracker Watch http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-Womens-Fitness-Tracker/dp/B0013... Timex Ironman T5K093 Midsize Sleek Fitness Tracker Watch http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-T5K093-Midsize-Fitness/dp/B0013... |
| 2009-05-12 10:38 PM in reply to: #2072951 |
Veteran 172 Seattle | Subject: RE: Super Cats Mentor Group - CLOSED Hey peeps; sorry I've been MIA lately. Every day is a fire drill at work lately. Our auditors have been on site since last October and still have not completed their work, which means that I need to be there for about 12-14 hours a day to answer questions, provide supporting documents, and review financial statements. Good news is there is apparently an end in site and I should be back and more involved by the end of the month. Until then, I will probably be quietly logging in my blog section, keeping up with the May swim challenge, and getting caught up with our mentor group thread and checking in workouts over the weekends. |
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