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Rosa Michelle Rookie
Rosa Michelle
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Jul 6, 2012 1:32 AM

What to see in a Sports Watch?

In the present day, Sports watches come with so many features that it becomes difficult to decide what to choose and what not.

List down what you want to see in your sports watch, and what you consider as unnecessary!

Tags: sports, watches
  • Kinver88 Pro
    Kinver88
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    1. Jul 18, 2012 10:26 AM (in response to Rosa Michelle)
    What to see in a Sports Watch?

    You migth have opened a can of worms here! There are so many features that I find useful and not that many that i dont...

     

    Important Features:

    • Distance/Time
    • Average Pace
    • Current Pace
    • Laps

     

    Not Important Features

    • Advanced courses
    • Map downloading

     

    Each watch is different and is aimed at a different runner/cyclist/athlete so my views are not going to be the same as other runners though.

     

    Running Goals:

    Sub 2.55 Marathon

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  • Jasko123 Legend
    Jasko123
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    2. Jul 18, 2012 1:50 PM (in response to Rosa Michelle)
    What to see in a Sports Watch?

    I agree with the above comments.  Heart rate monitor and calorie counters (sometimes not exactly accurate) may be beneficial to some.  Also, water-proof and extra battery life could be an asset depending on training.

     

    In general, advanced GPS functions or wireless connectivity options would be unecessary options for me personally.  Also, I do not want to wear a watch that looks like a caculator or cell phone with a strap attached to my wrist...too bulky and complicated, so the simple workout features are fine. 

  • ydiez Pro
    ydiez
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    3. Jul 19, 2012 8:39 AM (in response to Rosa Michelle)
    What to see in a Sports Watch?

    I personally do not use the heart rate monitor anymore, it is good data, but for me, it feels uncomfortable to wear.

     

    I use laps, distance, time, current pace the most. I would like to be able to program advanced workouts, however (currently I carry a piece of paper so I don't forget anything and it is quite unconvenient).




    Current PB:

    5k: 20:12 (December 31st 2012)

    10k : 44:30 (November 6th 2011, March 18th 2012)

    Half Marathon: 1:35:27 (February 3rd 2013)

    Recently running half marathons. Six completed so far. Now looking for number 7. Once I get to 10 I will start thinking about full marathons.

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