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**re-stilly** · 25-01-2012, 20:26

I am looking to by a GPS watch for monitoring routes, times etc and this one seems quite common, question is are they any good and would you recommend one?

**alfred_the_great** · 25-01-2012, 20:29

I got a 305 for under £100 from amazon and I love it. Big simple screen, I can choose what it tells me, and if you can be bothered to programme it properly, it can also guide you around your route. Only drawback is that it takes a while to acquire the GPS signal.

My training (and racing) is considerably better for it.

**re-stilly** · 25-01-2012, 20:33

Thanks Alfred, was not sure if they were worth it or not, am just starting longer runs and want something that will help with times and mapping.

**saladin** · 25-01-2012, 20:33

My missus uses one. Very pleased with it and the Garmin website that logs her runs etc.

**alfred_the_great** · 25-01-2012, 20:35

I used the software that came with it - a bit basic, but then I know where I'm running, I just wanted to view times/effort etc.

If you want one that tells you to turn left/right/go ahead I suspect there are better ones on the market.

**blind662** · 25-01-2012, 20:38

I've just bought the soleus 1.0, basic GPS watch, pretty happy with it for what I need, time distance and pace, only down fall your unable to upload your runs

**PeacePhlapps** · 25-01-2012, 20:46

If you're only after mapping and timing and have a Blackberry or iPhone then GPSed Pro is well worth the tenner. I use mine for running and hiking, easy to upload to the web and you can choose to share it publicly or not.

**re-stilly** · 25-01-2012, 20:49

Originally Posted by PeacePhlapps

If you're only after mapping and timing and have a Blackberry or iPhone then GPSed Pro is well worth the tenner. I use mine for running and hiking, easy to upload to the web and you can choose to share it publicly or not.

I have runtastic on my Blackberry and it is OK but it isn't visible if in my back pocket

**Bollock-chops** · 25-01-2012, 21:09

For logging walks and runs I sold my Garmin because for me my phone does a better job using the FREE android app MAP MY RUN.

If you need the convenience of glimpsing at your wrist for directions etc then stick with the Forerunner, cadence monitoring helps with the accuracy of the workout with Garmin. the map my run program uses the mapping info for altitude changes etc.

**ex_donkey_man** · 25-01-2012, 21:11

I've got Imapmyrun (linked to the website mapmyrun) for android phone (they do an iPhone app as well). I have GPS on, but works fine picking up wifi signals. It is accurate and I suppose it depends how often you look at it. The app can tell you every mile (possibly less) how far you've covered, your time so far, average speed and average pace per mile.
Good item, unless you feel the urge to look at it every 10 secs or so.

Edited to add: Beat me to it Bollockchops! I suppsoe you could get a mobile holder that has a clear front as well, just raise your arm, unlock the screen adn it's there. You can play your tunes and then go in to the app, best of both worlds (doesn't go through that much battery for both apps running either)