Marathon training, pedometer wanted

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
30/10/2010 13:17

I have foolishly entered the Edinburgh marathon next May, and need a pedometer to assist in the training, can you get them here please?

martyb49


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
31/10/2010 21:06

Hi Stokie, now not an expert but i've ran a few and continue to do so and a pedometer is not the best idea. If you can i would look at a garmin forerunner (or similar) so you can see the actual distance. Your steps differ running up hill and down and it would be difficult to make calculations. Also the Garmins come with great (very easy) software so you can see all your training runs and how you are improving and also some of the higher models have heart rate monitors. I'm currently training for another event here and use my Garmin if you want to see how it works. Also having ran a few if you need any help let me know and i'll pass on some inside info and help you put something together.



Marty

laptarunner



Joined: 02/11/2009
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
31/10/2010 21:32

I did some marathon training out in the TRNC last year, I found it was best to find a 5 mile route, and do laps. For longer runs it helps you can tuck water away, so you don't run.



Also for a long run try up in the hills, drive up to the Tank ( not water) and do a run along this road, very little traffic, great views, and some nice hills to get those legs working.



Terry

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
01/11/2010 08:18

Thanks guys, very helpful. The training starts today!!!

Taliha


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 208

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 01:10

I have a brand new one for sale, from the uk, never used. ozlemaytac@hotmail.co.uk

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 18:03

Cheers will call you.

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 14:04

The Nike shop in Nicosia sell the Nike+ speed and distance watches,they work with a micro-chip in or on your training shoes that relays the information to the watch.

The information can then be down-loaded to your PC to monitor your progress on charts ect.

Cost about 140-160 TL



http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/history/140898477/

Taliha


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 208

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 20:42

My pedometer uses 3Axes sensor technology, unlike other pedometers that have to be clipped to your waistband, it can be put around your neck, in a bag or a pocket. It also has a personal alarm.



It allows you to:



estimate the number of calories burned

calculate the total distance travelled

and also count the number of steps taken.



it is brand new, never been used, still in its original packaging, complete with silver colour neck strap and battery.



ozlemaytac@hotmail.co.uk