Comments on: Running Over Old Ground

By: Speed Racer

Speed Racer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:16:57 +0000

Oh, you’ll do great at that 10K. Let’s just say you’re “well rested” after your “worst ever 5K”. And a “Personal Worst” is just another kind of PR. Anyway, I can’t wait to hear about it. Hopefully this time I’ll understand what you’re saying.

By: Darrell

Darrell — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:18:43 +0000

Hey WW,

Thanks for the update; marketing blurb always sings praises so a real review by a fellow runner is invaluable. The bezel issue I’m sure will be fixed with a future update, so it sounds good, but not a compelling pay for upgrade from my existing 305. Garmin should hurry up and buy Sportstracks as it’s so superior in every way!! I only use Training Centre for uploading courses, nothing else.

By: Faithful Soles

Faithful Soles — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:29:37 +0000

Running can be a really strange thing as I have learned over the years. I have had numerous races where I did horribly, then in a very short time period turned it around and had great races to follow. Hang in there, you will do fine.

By: warriorwoman

warriorwoman — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:11:59 +0000

Well Darrell that’s quite a tough question, I know you’ve already seen my review so you’re after an update.

If you are in the market for a GPS running watch, this is the leader in my opinion but as for pros and cons of the 405 vs 305 here goes:

Pros:

Faster GPS pick up, I’ve seen responses within seconds even when I’m moving but it is still not perfect. In heavily built up areas of London the reception is slow.

Louder volume on the beep/alarm so you can actually use it for interval training.

You can wear it as a watch all day – should last about 2 weeks before charging.

There are a lot of new screens available and it is very easy to adjust – more intuitive than the 305.

You can adjust the speed of the virtual training partner while you are on the run.

Easy wireless upload.

Smaller, lighter and more inconspicuous.

Cons:

Sometimes the bezel seems to be a little unresponsive, so if I tap the edge to get to a different screen it may not respond, so I tap again and eventually it goes crazy and skips thru multiple screens.

Because I don’t want the useless training centre on my computer I have to be quick if I want to upload the run to Sportstracks, as it doesn’t seem to save the file on my pc.

Not many cons really but maybe I’ll to them later.

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:08:31 +0000

Yes I’m doing the Bupa Great Capital 10k – it crept up on me too! Hence the vague effort this week to do some exercise. Unfortunately I overdid it on the Swiss ball at the gym yesterday, and it hurts to sneeze today – which is a bugger, given the pollen count.

Happy commuting – I’m not sure I would ever be disciplined enough to do the 10 miles to from my office to flat…

By: Darrell

Darrell — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:35:29 +0000

Hi WW,

With the new Garmin watch what are the real pros and cons that you’ve discovered compared to the Forerunner 305?

Good luck for the anti-Stella challenge and future race!

By: warriorwoman

warriorwoman — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:48:57 +0000

RL – how else do race packs come? Don’t tell me you have to queue before the race?

jogblog – I have no idea but I am excluding essential networking events and birthdays, so if I manage 7 clear days I’ll declare it a success.

Claire – you definitely need a gadget and a spreadsheet and while you’re at it why don’t you get a wetsuit and you can come and join me and Dan – it’s only a short flight.

By: jogblog

jogblog — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:02:26 +0000

No Stella for two weeks? How will you cope?

By: claire

claire — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:49:26 +0000

Like your running watch gadget. I am considering investing in some gadgets for my bike…would be nice to know how far/how fast/heart rate etc…

By: Highway Kind

Highway Kind — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:17:09 +0000

Stinging nettles are the curse of canal running.

I am always impressed by anybody who does a running commute. So well done, a good 10k time should be assured.