All serious athletes need running watches. There is no way one can claim to be serious with his running if they do not have anything to track their running data with. Even a simple pedometer watch would be a sufficient company when you are in the midst of intense training in preparation for a big race; whilst, not having any running watch is a bane for the growing runner.
Of the many running watches, the pedometer watch is ideal for the running looking to make a breakthrough as it is able to give you enough feedback to see how far you are progressing in your running workouts. A pedometer watch will give you distance that you have traveled per run easily telling you if you have progressed per session enough to compete in longer distance events. You can also use the data from the pedometer watch as a measure of your cardiovascular fitness and health so you have an idea of your overall condition prior to committing to a race.
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In a more general sense, running watches are excellent at motivating you to push with your runs as it gives you a platform to personally gauge yourself and how you are progressing. Stopwatch and countdown timers allow you to base your training routines on how far you can run per unit time which gives you an idea of your maximum and average speeds. If you are looking to break a personal record in a specific distance event, your speed will mean everything in your trainings.
Some pedometers also estimate calories burned based on the information that you feed into it like weight and age. While this is not very accurate, it is a good rough estimate of the intensity that you are exerting while running and outside of heart rate monitors, this provide the most convenient method to track your calorie burns.
Consider getting running watches to help you make the breakthrough from just a runner to a runner who breaks boundaries and limits. You will find that there is nothing impossible if you put your mind into it and it’s only a matter of time before you can fully realize the benefits of a faster, stronger you.
Timex Women’s T5J151 1440 Sports Digital Watch
- Quartz movement
- Indiglo night-light
- Alarm feature
- Dual time zones
- Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)
This Timex Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation. Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation. This limited warranty applies to US Customers.This mid-sized Timex Sports digital watch (model T5J151) features a durable pink and silver resin watch case with easy-to-access side buttons and quickly readable large digital display. Sport timing features include a 24-hour chronograph and 24-hour countdown timer. Other features include a daily alarm, dual time zone display, and water resistance to 50 meters (165 feet). It’s completed by a comfortable gray polyurethane strap with a tapered profile. The Indiglo night-light uniformly lights the surface of the watch dial using patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology. It uses less battery power than most other watch illumination systems, enabling your
List Price: $ 19.95
Price: $ 12.92
Timex Men’s T5E231 Ironman 100-Lap FLIX System Watch
- Quartz movement
- Chronograph controls; 9 Interval timers
- Five alarm feature
- Training log stores workouts
- Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)
This Timex Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation. Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation. This limited warranty applies to US Customers.Keep your sports training focused with the stylish Timex T5E231 Ironman Triathlon multi-function, performance sport digital watch, which features a dark gray resin top ring sitting upon a metallic silver case and top pusher for easy access to split and lap times. Sport timing features include a 100-hour chronograph with lap or split option, 100-lap memory recall, 199 lap counter, on-the-fly recall of lap or split, and interval timers settable up to 24 hours (9 timers with countdown/stop and countdown/repeat). The training log stores workouts by date, with best lap, average lap, and total segment time, and the total run format/synchro timer maintains total activity
List Price: $ 69.95
Price: $ 32.99
Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor
- High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception
- 1 Piece Training Assistant That Provides Athletes With Precise Speed, Distance & Pace Data
- Includes Training Center Software, Which Allows Users To Download Workout Data For A Detailed Analysis
- Used For Multiple Sports Such As Cycling, Cross- Country Skiing & Windsurfing
- Data Acquired May Also Be Analyzed With Motionbased, Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing
Package Includes: Forerunner 305, Heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, AC charger, PC/USB interface cable, Quick start guide, Garmin Training Center CD & owner’s manual The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS System combines form and function. This combination running partner and personal trainer is designed for athletes of all levels. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. The heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer GPS features – GPS with high-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture
List Price: $ 299.99
Price: $ 299.99