running meter ??

[tsagona]

So my son tells me my DIL might like to have a gizmo that tells her how far she has run in a particular run. I'm sure there is something out there that monitors that info. I have a HR monitor and that's not it. I don't think a pedomoter is really what I'm looking for. What is it I am looking for, lol?

Thanks.

 

[gillianorr]

Google Forerunners to get an idea of brands and prices. You wear it like a watch and it can tell you your pace, speed, distance and headrests! Very cool and useful for runners indeed. The last one I purchased was around $125.00! Goodluck!

 

[banslug]

She's right....Garmin Forerunners ROCK! Here is the one I've had for 4 years now and I LOVE IT!

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Receiver-Heart-Monitor/dp/B000CSWCQA

 

[kathryn]

I wouldn't be without my Garmin 205. It does what you are looking for, and more.

 

[trixie42]

I am getting my first garmin next week and I can't wait. If a garmin is not in your budget and you have an iPhone or Droid there are software programs that have similar functions. I have been using runkeeper on my iPhone to keep track of my mileage and pace.

 

[MidgetDogg]

Yup, as the ladies say... Garmin Forerunner is the bomb! There's the app for your iPod Touch too, like the iPhone... but I think you have to buy something to put in your shoe? I say... Forerunner. It has a lot of nice features.

 

[Fit_mommy]

I used a garmin forerunner when I ran. I loved it too! Still have it but haven't run in over a year.

 

[elsie3]

Garmin Forerunner 305 $109.99 on Amazon

Amazon has the Garmin Forerunner 305 for $109.99 right now.

 

[RapidBreath]

Do you gals know if the calorie counter on it is accurate at all? I'm thinking about getting one. Is it comfortable? it looks a little big.

 

[MidgetDogg]

I don't know how "accurate" any computerized calorie counter is. So much depends on your own metabolism, VO2 max and what-not. My calories burned calculations vary between the HR Monitor, the treadmill, the online calculations. Every one of them comes up with a different value.

The Garmin is comfortable, and is big and ugly. But it's such a cool gadget. If you run or ride a bike, or do any cardio outside where you go a distance, it's great. It's good on the treadmill too, but you don't get the full benefits of determining your pace and speed.

 

[kathryn]

Do you gals know if the calorie counter on it is accurate at all? I'm thinking about getting one. Is it comfortable? it looks a little big.

As with most gadgets, the calorie count is pretty general, IMO.

I think it's comfortable enough, but better if you get the optional velcro wrist strap (sold at Amazon) that you can use to replace the rubber wrist strap.

I don't think it's that big : like a big, chunky watch, but certainly not as huge as earlier Garmins were.