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Reliable sports watch for running /interval training

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  • 02-02-2013 11:50pm
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    sb78
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭


    Hello,

    can anyone recommend a decent, reliable GPS sports watch? I currently have a Garmin Forerunner 110, which is totally unreliable for this purpose. I do quite bit of interval training so I need one that can accurately measure/time intervals.

    Thanks in advance


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Realistically for advanced training you are probably better off with the 410 or 610 in the Garmin range.

    Other option is the Polar RS800 but your GPS is a separate pod. It is an elite level watch with tons of ProTraining features.


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    sb78
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭sb78


    amphkingwest wrote: »
    Realistically for advanced training you are probably better off with the 410 or 610 in the Garmin range.

    Other option is the Polar RS800 but your GPS is a separate pod. It is an elite level watch with tons of ProTraining features.

    cheers for the response, I think the 610 might be the best option for me, though sadly it will only get as far as the 'wish list' for now...:(


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    spurscormac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭spurscormac


    The Timex Run Trainer has interval sessions in it, but to be honest, I only use the standard timer & lap button to track them.
    I should try and set it up some day, but to be honest, I don't think it would be worth the hassle to set it up each night at the track.


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    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭rom


    Use a http://www.handtec.co.uk/garmin-forerunner-305-noh.html for intervals and the 110 for races.


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    rom wrote: »
    Use a http://www.handtec.co.uk/garmin-forerunner-305-noh.html for intervals and the 110 for races.

    +1.

    Its discontinued, but excellent value at that price. Anything goes wrong outside of warranty and you may have expensive repairs but at €130 its well worth a punt.

    Mine is 5 years old and still working perfectly.


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    sb78
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭sb78


    cheers Guys for the info.


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    scriba
    Registered Users Posts: 875 ✭✭✭scriba


    rom wrote: »
    Use a http://www.handtec.co.uk/garmin-forerunner-305-noh.html for intervals and the 110 for races.

    Cheers for posting the link. I think I'll pick up one of these myself.


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    blockic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    rom wrote: »
    Use a http://www.handtec.co.uk/garmin-forerunner-305-noh.html for intervals and the 110 for races.
    scriba wrote: »
    Cheers for posting the link. I think I'll pick up one of these myself.

    Have the 205 myself. Excellent Watch and lasts forever.

    Reminds me of the old phones/cars back in the day like the Nokia 3210 or Ford Fiesta.

    They actually lasted unlike the new ones that nearly have a use by date before you have to dive back into the market for a new one every 12-24 months!


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    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭rom


    There is also a service for 305/205 that you can replace the battery and put in a 12 hour battery. http://corkrunning.blogspot.ie/2012/12/giving-your-old-garmin-watch-new-lease.html


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