Any runners here?

[mynameisearl]

pedometer

I could do with one of these. I only know the distance I've run because I've looked at it online beforehand but as I improve I would like to be able to know how fast I'm actually going when I'm out. Any recommendations for a cheap one?

[timespeedsup]

I could do with one of these. I only know the distance I've run because I've looked at it online beforehand but as I improve I would like to be able to know how fast I'm actually going when I'm out. Any recommendations for a cheap one?

We await to hear. Meantime, how do you work it out online?

[Glitter+Vodka]

www.mapmyrun.com is the one I use, and I think earl does too.

[mynameisearl]

We await to hear. Meantime, how do you work it out online?

www.mapmyrun.com is the one I use, and I think earl does too.

[timespeedsup]

www.mapmyrun.com is the one I use, and I think earl does too.

Great stuff, just spent the last 20 minutes logging a few runs there.

Glad that my previous estimates have been about right according to the site.

& I'm miling around the 9 minute mark (nightcrawler)

[TheGayTent]

6.8 miles last night in 52 mins.

Planning a short (4 mile) tempo run tomorrow, and then hopefully 10-12 miles on Sunday.

Anyone use a Garmin?

[oafc0000]

Good time that for 6.8 miles...

Off buying some running shoes on Saturday and going to start the long journey back to fitness after christmas

Anyone use a Garmin?

I have one on my bike... Awesome bit of kit... Never get lost on my bike now and no stopping to look at maps... You can get watch size ones for running but I am planning on just sticking this one in my pocket for running...

Edited January 21, 2009 by oafc0000

[themuel]

I use the nike plus sport band. its really good and you dont need the nike shoes to use it, you can buy good pouches to stick onto your laces. Its a brilliant bit of kit for the price, and the website is great too. Lods of stuff to do on there, set goals, complete challenges, take part in events etc. It is really helping me in my training.

Oh and I did 6.8 miles today too in 1hr 7mins and I'm running the London marathon in April so you're doing much better than me thegaytent!

[TheGayTent]

Oh and I did 6.8 miles today too in 1hr 7mins and I'm running the London marathon in April so you're doing much better than me thegaytent!

Good luck Mr Muel - unfortunately I didn't get a place - but I will be there cheering you all on.

How's the training going? What kind of weekly mileage are you doing?

[Glitter+Vodka]

My cousin sent me a message on facebook about the Nike thing, she says we can do virtual races or something? May look into that!

My running made easy book arrived today so I'm skiving at work right now and reading that!

[themuel]

Good luck Mr Muel - unfortunately I didn't get a place - but I will be there cheering you all on.

How's the training going? What kind of weekly mileage are you doing?

Its going ok, Ive been a bit slack and only started a couple of weeks ago.

Well... I had a bit of hoo ha with my charity and only got my confirmation a couple of weeks ago, and I find it hard to train without a goal. I have done it before though so I'm not too worried.

Done about 15 miles so far this week.

My sponsor website, take a look its got more info on my running!

My cousin sent me a message on facebook about the Nike thing, she says we can do virtual races or something? May look into that!

My running made easy book arrived today so I'm skiving at work right now and reading that!

I am running on my own this time round wheras before i ran with a partner, so the Nike band has really helped with my motivation, I really would advise anyone to get it, I love it! I am a gadget lover though lol.

[Glitter+Vodka]

I had a wee look, its only 19 quid which seems good! I was gonna pay 12 for a pedometer at my weight watchers class but this seems like a much cooler way to keep track of it! I like gadgets too lol!

I think I need a running buddy so I can make plans and stick to them instead of deciding to stay home coz it looks cold outside, but I don't think I'd like anyone to see me in the puffing and panting state I get into!

[-pogo-]

I had a wee look, its only 19 quid which seems good! I was gonna pay 12 for a pedometer at my weight watchers class but this seems like a much cooler way to keep track of it! I like gadgets too lol!

I think I need a running buddy so I can make plans and stick to them instead of deciding to stay home coz it looks cold outside, but I don't think I'd like anyone to see me in the puffing and panting state I get into!

I was the same, but to get out of me not wanting to look unfit I said to a friend at uni and we went running in Glasgow City Centre. After 5 mins you forget.

I'm actualy going to have to start doing it again, not been out since before Xmas

[themuel]

I had a wee look, its only 19 quid which seems good! I was gonna pay 12 for a pedometer at my weight watchers class but this seems like a much cooler way to keep track of it! I like gadgets too lol!

I think I need a running buddy so I can make plans and stick to them instead of deciding to stay home coz it looks cold outside, but I don't think I'd like anyone to see me in the puffing and panting state I get into!

Wow where did you find it that cheap?! mine was £45 I think. But that was last May. for that price it's very worth it.

[Glitter+Vodka]

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MA365

is this the right thing?

It doesnt come with the armband though, just the sensor and reciever thingy.

Edited January 22, 2009 by Glitter+Vodka

[themuel]

Aaah, well that is technically the same thing but not really! That is the same technology, but is for the Ipod nano(annoying that it is only compatible with that version of Ipod.) The thing I have got runs without an Ipod, which in my opinion is better because you don't have to keep looking at your screen. From what I can make out they are sold out on most sites but here is an idea of what to look for. Nike Plus Sport Band

You can go to the Nike plus site and have a play around and it'll tell you all about it though.

Nike Plus

I did a little 3 miler today and have really sore legs,hmmm that's a bit of a worry. Going to rest up tomorrow and see how they feel on Saturday!

Edited January 22, 2009 by themuel

[Glitter+Vodka]

ah ok it all makes sense now!

with the ipod one u dont have to keep looking at the screen though, apparently it has voice updates that tell you how far youve gone and stuff. I have the nano and will always have it with me when I go out so I think i may go for that and see how it goes.

[timespeedsup]

Did my 45 minutes in the rain this evening, amazed at how far it seemed, less impressed with discovering that my new running shoes are not waterproof on top.

MapMyRun has just logged it as 4.89 miles. Seemed far, but not quite the 5 miles I was hoping for.

Meh, 3rd run of the week, consistency not speed......

[themuel]

ah ok it all makes sense now!

with the ipod one u dont have to keep looking at the screen though, apparently it has voice updates that tell you how far youve gone and stuff. I have the nano and will always have it with me when I go out so I think i may go for that and see how it goes.

Aaaah cool, let me know how you upload the info to the website, on the band you unplug the screen from the band and plug it into the usb.

[Glitter+Vodka]

you just plug your ipod into your USB like if you were going to charge it/sync it according to the website but il let u know if its as easy as they claim it is!

[TheGayTent]

10 miles in the wind and rain on sunday morning. fun!

Edited January 27, 2009 by TheGayTent

[Katster]

I wish I could run like I used to!

[Glitter+Vodka]

I got the nike thing for my ipod at the weekend. Its on sale at £6 on Argos website if anyone else is interested!

Today after my run Paula radcliffe came on and said well done on burning lots of calories, she gave me a bit of a fright!

[DrDoolittle]

I got the nike thing for my ipod at the weekend. Its on sale at £6 on Argos website if anyone else is interested!

Today after my run Paula radcliffe came on and said well done on burning lots of calories, she gave me a bit of a fright!

Ive got the older Ipod Nano - not the tiny wee one. Will this work with the Nike kit from Argos?

And do you need the shoes? You cant just whack it in yer pocket?

[Glitter+Vodka]

Aye I've got the old nano, the one that's aluminium on the back. You can get a wee pouch to attach to your shoes, bout a fiver on eBay I think.

I didn't actually realise til I put my trainers on the other day that I have nike+ shoes so I didn't need to bother with the pouch!