Sport Watch GPS (Rnd 2) – Run 2

Weather was great. GPS synced up quick. Heart rate got stuck on 138. Had some big hills in the run, there’s no way the heart rate could have remained that steady. I’m going to check with @fleetfeetsyr to make sure the sensor is ok, but 2 in a row is not very promising. 

Nike+ SportWatch GPS (Rnd 2)

Nike replaced my watch, thanks Nike. I had a nice run w/ my new watch. The sensors linked up quickly, with the GPS linking faster than ever in overcast weather, awesome. The watch, as always, did a great job of keeping time and distance but the heart rate never got above 144. Normally I wouldn’t have thought anything about it, but tonight was a tempo run and the tempo pace was ~1minute faster than warm up and warm down. We’ll see how it goes next time. 

Item to note: My last watch's display was "destroyed" because the moisture seal was broken or something like that (moisture got into the display). It rained on my latest run, so far so good.

RIP Nike+ GPS Watch (Epic Fail)

I had a great vacation. Included in my “traditional relaxation” I got to run almost every day. Since March 21^st of this year running has not been a priority, and I have missed it so. The alternative to running has been caring for my new baby girl which has been quite rewarding as well J.

Last year I started running with a new partner, my Nike+ GPS Watch. This watch has a great display no frills, easy to run w/, reliable and accurate, and the website over the past month has really improved. Over the year, like all partners the watch had a couple missteps, but all in all a great partner. I should probably also note I had always worn Nike shoes, fitted by the great team at Fleet Feet Syracuse and I have been using the Nike running log for over 5 years when I started running.

I had been an early adapter to the Nike+ system using first the attachment to my nano, then the first generation Nike+ Sportband (had to return it twice as sweat would get in the display making it not viewable) and the second generation (sweat or rain got into the display making in not viewable). At this point I hung up the Nike+ products until the GPS watch came out. I had read good reviews including a solid screen that was good in the rain and sweat.

The watch had served me well until my vacation this week and  this is how it went:

Day 1 (in Mexico)

Hot Humid easy 2 mile run on the beach

Day 2

A little hung over, I mean rest day

Day 3

Hot Humid easy 5 mile on treadmill. Post run a circle of water droplets covering two thirds of the display

Day 4

Started with a clear display. Hot Humid easy 3 mile run on treadmill. Post run a circle of water droplets covering two thirds of the display.

Day 5

Started with a clear display. Hot and Humid easy 4 mile run on the tread mill. Post run circles of water droplets covering the whole display. When I got back to the room, the screen was completely blank.

Today

Screen is completely blank but was able to run with the watch. Held the yellow button down for 3 seconds, arrowed down one and pressed the yellow button again. I believe the run was recorded, but am unable to contact the Nike+ site from Nike+ Connect program at this time. Post run the display is covered with water droplets.

I am saddened today that I once again seem to have lost my running partner, and once again will have to abandon the Nike devices with displays. Maybe they’ll get it right in 2013, but I’m going to try not to turn brand loyalty into blind loyalty.

Every Day is Thanksgiving

On my run today I was reminded that every day, for me is Thanksgiving. Sure we don’t have the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, most of us can be thankful for something.

For me, whether I’m having a good day or a “bad” day I am extremely thankful for everything I have and today I want to make sure everyone knows this.

Today, Erin, I want to know that I’m thankful for you every day. You are a great human being. I am a better person for knowing, loving and spending the rest of my life with you.

Nike+ GPS Sportwatch Update (GPS)

Last night there was a GPS update on the watch. It was either the update or the perfect day: 66, sunny, no clouds, but the GPS synced up immediately when I walked out of the house.

Great watch day, amazing run day.

Nike+ GPS Sprotwatch Update–11/27/2011

Got a couple new updates today on the sportwatch today including:

• Improved mapping accuracy for better looking maps
• Improved instant pace
• Enhanced quickstart features

We’ll see how this effects the experience, and as always they are updating satellite data. In addition to the updates, there are some new features as well:

• Stopwatch: Time up to 50 laps with a tap (tapping the screen initiates a lap)
• Alarm: Ability to set an alarm on the watch (I guess it’s getting more watch like)
• Time set: Ability to set time on the watch (used to be set only by satellite)

Not huge added features, but nice none the less. It’s good to see some of the basic features coming to the watch. I’m looking for more basic running features as well eg. Heart rate zone training and ability to program variable intervals with warm up and warm down.

Any questions about the watch, drop a comment and I’ll  get back to you.

Nike+ SportWatch GPS–It’s First #fail

For about 3 months I have been using the Nike+ SportWatch GPS. It’s ultimate strength has been it’s ability to track distance easily and accurately. The TomTom GPS, coupled with the Nike+ Pod I have not had a run that did not track distance, until today.

With both the Pod and the GPS active, there were no miles recorded. The odd thing is, the route was recorded but the watch still reported no miles after being uploaded. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here it is: