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« Reply #270 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 11:17:57 »

Hmm.  I use nike+ as well.  Im not sure really.  Thinking about it I probably just need some better way of organising myself.  Not a fan of the armbands for my phone.  Wires hanging everywhere for headphones.  

I was just hoping someone had the perfect solution and I wouldn't have to actually bother looking in to it any more than on here!

Thanks for all your responses anyway.  It may just be some decent bluetooth head phones and better way of carrying things!

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« Reply #271 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 13:19:55 »

It may just be some decent bluetooth head phones and better way of carrying things!

I recently bought a set of Jaybird X2's and they've been worth every penny.

On the watch front, the Moto 360 Sport has GPS and a heart rate monitor. It's an Android watch so you can download music to the watch and use it with the bluetooth earphones too.
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« Reply #272 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 15:21:09 »

I'm very happy with just the free Nike+ Run app. Used to have an Adidas thing with the chest-strap palaver, but didn't like feeling constricted.
miCoach Pacer? I use that, I like it, allegedly the HRM is more accurate with a chest strap than a watch, although I suspect the difference is miniscule for amateur use. Then I use the phone for GPS/music. I like the stats etc you get from the micoach web app, I need the stats to feed my inner geek and act as my incentive
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« Reply #273 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 19:04:31 »

I recently bought a set of Jaybird X2's and they've been worth every penny.

On the watch front, the Moto 360 Sport has GPS and a heart rate monitor. It's an Android watch so you can download music to the watch and use it with the bluetooth earphones too.

Do those buds stay in ok when you are sweating Sam?  I find mine come out after about half an hour.
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« Reply #274 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 19:28:10 »

Yes. The fins help keep them in and the Comply tips are better than the standard silicone/rubber ones.

Jaybird have a lifetime sweat guarantee too - if they stop working because of sweat they'll replace them.
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« Reply #275 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 19:42:36 »

Thanks Sir.
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« Reply #276 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 19:58:43 »

miCoach Pacer? I use that, I like it, allegedly the HRM is more accurate with a chest strap than a watch, although I suspect the difference is miniscule for amateur use. Then I use the phone for GPS/music. I like the stats etc you get from the micoach web app, I need the stats to feed my inner geek and act as my incentive

Yeah that's the one. I couldn't be faffed having to upload to the computer before I could see my run stats. Nike+ gives me pace per km, lets me listen to music and provides run stats the moment I finish. Does it for me.
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« Reply #277 on: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 20:46:15 »

Yeah that's the one. I couldn't be faffed having to upload to the computer before I could see my run stats. Nike+ gives me pace per km, lets me listen to music and provides run stats the moment I finish. Does it for me.
Understand that, it is a faff having to upload the stats. I tend to use Runtastic for instant gratification (!), but I like the miCoach training programmes and the way they do the intervals/progressions based on your heart rate. So I use both. That way I get two lots of graphs and stats Smiley
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« Reply #278 on: Saturday, September 3, 2016, 16:11:25 »

Anyone thinking about taking part of the Swindon Half in October please sign up.

http://www.swindonhalfmarathon.org.uk/The-Event/Half-Marathon.aspx

They need to raise/sponsors £27,000 by next week for it to go ahead.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14718285.Swindon_Half_Marathon_at_risk_after_cash_fear/
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« Reply #279 on: Saturday, September 3, 2016, 16:48:07 »

Anyone thinking about taking part of the Swindon Half in October please sign up.

http://www.swindonhalfmarathon.org.uk/The-Event/Half-Marathon.aspx

They need to raise/sponsors £27,000 by next week for it to go ahead.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14718285.Swindon_Half_Marathon_at_risk_after_cash_fear/

With a funding gap that large they must have known some time in advance there was a fair chance it would not go ahead. It's a shame that it may fall off the running calendar and also a shame the organisers are trying to resort to guilt tactics to try and save it. I'll be signing up, but not sure who is to blame here.
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« Reply #280 on: Sunday, September 4, 2016, 07:22:20 »

So what happens if you sign up and it doesn't go ahead? You lose your money.
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« Reply #281 on: Sunday, September 4, 2016, 15:27:45 »

So what happens if you sign up and it doesn't go ahead? You lose your money.
It says all will be refunded.
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« Reply #282 on: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 08:27:57 »

Well this seems as good a time as any to start begging for money.  Im doing the London marathon in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust next year.  If anyone would like to sponsor me Id be most grateful.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/graemenash

Its a good charity which concentrates on the palliative care of youngsters who are tragically struck down with cancer in their prime.  Trying to make their teenage years as good as they can be as they are fighting through a horrible time of growing up whilst also facing the horrors of cancer.

Thanks

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« Reply #283 on: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 10:28:52 »

Well this seems as good a time as any to start begging for money.  Im doing the London marathon in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust next year.  If anyone would like to sponsor me Id be most grateful.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/graemenash

Its a good charity which concentrates on the palliative care of youngsters who are tragically struck down with cancer in their prime.  Trying to make their teenage years as good as they can be as they are fighting through a horrible time of growing up whilst also facing the horrors of cancer.

Thanks



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« Reply #284 on: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 10:51:09 »

Thank you sir!


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