Running watch recommendation

[EarlofBarnet]

I'm currently using my iphone to track my running (and cycling) using the Endomondo software. I really like the software but find the phone a bit of a pain to have strapped to my arm. I'd quite like something similar on my wrist. Can anyone recommend a solution? I was thinking an ipod nano would work as it has the Nike+ software on it, and maybe it would take the endomondo software, but can't seem to find an answer to whether it will or not. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance, Matt

 

[stevec1975]

Any of the Garmin Forerunner series (I use the 310 XT, which works well, you can also buy a bike bracket to fit it to)

 

[EarlofBarnet]

Just been looking at the forerunner 110. Looks like you can upload the data to Endomondo. Not sure if the hrm strap comes with it or not as that'd be handy to have too.

 

[john]

x2 for the Garmin.

I use an older Garmin 405 for running and riding. Think the Garmin 410 is the current model > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunn ... 790&sr=1-1 . The riding mount is a Garmin one too > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Bike-Mou ... _ce_text_b and fairly neat. You can also get HRM straps, cadence sensors etc.

 

[john]

Just been looking at the forerunner 110. Looks like you can upload the data to Endomondo. Not sure if the hrm strap comes with it or not as that'd be handy to have too.

You can buy the watches with and without the HRM straps.

 

[EarlofBarnet]

Ah spot on. Sounding a plan then, will have a proper look at the Garmin's then. Thanks for the advise both.

 

[EarlofBarnet]

Garmin Forerunner 410 for £144 at Amazon with the HRM. Seems a good deal to me. Reviews look good too.

 

[RichT]

Garmin Forerunner here too

I got a 305 via Amazon for £90, & it's more than adequate for my purposes (only use it for running)

Plus it's waterproof enough for the inevitable dips crossing streams during fell-races

 

[cchris2lou]

I use a Garmin 305 forerunner for running and cycling .

ditch endomondo , Strava is much better . you can select segments and race other people . great fun and great motivation .

 

[EarlofBarnet]

410 ordered

Quite like the look of the Garmin software from the reviews I've watched. Can see the cadence sensor and bike bracket coming next. Being a numbers geek I'll love going over the figures after a run/ride.