Garmin Forerunner 50 Hi-Tech Running
I intended to buy a new GPS system for my car, but ended up buying a fun gadget for taking running seriously. I knew Garmin produce satellite navigation systems for vehicles, so I looked on Amazon and up popped information about the Garmin Forerunner 50 + Footpod for runners. It comes with a special watch and a footpod to clip onto one of the laces (or Velcro strap) on your running shoes. It records mileage, speed and calories on the large watch display and when you’re near your computer it will wirelessly download the data.
I bought a similar device that works with my ipod, but I didn’t get on with it because it needed to be inserted in a concealed compartment inside special running shoes. I’d prefer my old Nike trainers which have a split at the front to allow my toes to spread, so it wasn’t any use. You can now buy a pouch to attach the ipod gadget to other trainers but the battery seems to have run out and I can’t replace it.
In an ideal world I wouldn’t need anything to motivate me to follow an exercise program. However, in reality important projects and people compete for my time and I tend to skip sessions. Keeping accurate records on computer helps me recognize when this becomes a pattern and I get back on track. It’s like having a personal trainer.
Although I haven’t used all the Forerunner’s features yet, it’s already keeping me fit and healthy. The only drawback so far is that I didn’t get around to buying the GPS for my car.
Catherine
Garmin Forerunner 50 + Footpod
Filed under Exercise, Health by Catherine Chalice
