So, after doing some research I think I have knocked my choices down to either the Nike+Ipod shoe combo or the Garmin Forerunner unit. Both seem to be great units with the Garmin being GPS and the Nike setup being a pedometer/accelerometer. Right now I am leaning towards the Nike setup because I need music while running, it will talk to me and tell me my run progress as I am running, Nike has setup an online community to track your progress daily online, works with iTunes, etc... Seems like a kickass little system. You dont need to buy the Nike shoes though you can just buy the Ipod Nano and the Nike+ transponder and strap it to any pair of shoes. I'll probably get the shoes for now and when I wear them out consider a different brand.
Well, Christmas is finally over and I am exhaust. 3 days of Christmas for me since my family decided to spread it all out this year. Hope anyone reading this had a good one!
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I would recommend you get the Garmin GPS. You can always pick up a cheap MP3 player for your music.
I have a Polar S625X, but I got my wife a ForeRunner 205 for Christmas and I've been "borrowing" it. I now use that only and my Polar has been sitting on my desk. I plan to get my own Forerunner 305 in Jan or Feb.
With the Forerunner, there is no calibration involved. You just strap it on and go.
Derek
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Derek,
Thanks for the advice. Can you track your results online with the ForeRunner? I want something that I can atleast put my results online and graph them or something to see how I am doing. Can you plug the forerunner into your PC and if so what info will it save?
Thanks!
Jordan
hey - just wanted to encourage you in this adventure of yours! i'm a relatively new runner - started in may. so far, logged right at 200 miles (since i started my log in july).
regarding shoes - i would not go into it with any preconceived brands in mind. go to a specialty running store (not a big chain if you can help it) and get fitted for the shoe that is right for you. the SHOE is the most IMPORTANT piece of running equipment you can get. shoes in running equate to bike in mountain biking.
will you be running mostly outside or on a treadmill?
i'm a strictly outside runner although i recently tried a TM and have decided...i do not like it.
keep us posted of your progress!
You can use MotionBased to upload your Forerunner data and make it available online. It also comes with software you can use to upload and analyze your data, but a lot of people seem to prefer the 3rd party software, SportTracks
I did not know that you could use any shoe! My wife wanted the IPod+ but hates Nike shoes and was upset that she could not use it in her Asics or Saucony's. Thanks for the info!
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