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Nike+: First Look
By Runner's World on 13/07/2006 07:58:50
Nike - along with Apple - have just put on a sprint in the race to make the sexiest running gadget yet. It's a speed and distance monitor within the world's favourite MP3 player
does it compare with GPS-based SDMs, like Garmins? GPSs should be fractionally more accurate. The Nike+ also shares the mild disadvantage of all foot-sensor-based models that you have to transfer the footpod to each shoe you use – or, even more limiting
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RW Pod-based Speed-and-Distance Monitors Test
By Runner's World on 09/11/2005 15:27:35
RW tests speed-and-distance monitors from Polar, NIke, and Suunto
If you want to know exactly how far, and fast, you've run, then a speed-and-distance monitoring (SDM) watch is an essential piece of kit. Timex, Garmin and Navman produce SDMs that use satellites to trace your steps. They're pretty good, but if you
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Forum Spotlight: The London 07 Dilemma
By Jane Hoskyn on 26/09/2006 14:53:02
To FLM or not to FLM? That is the question on the forum...
Taffia, tongue firmly in cheek. (I hope.) "Can I wear tennis shoes? Will a 'garmin' work and help me run? Oh and can I pay on the day?" Eternal Plodder tries to assist: "I have heard on the grapevine that a few people are thinking about it, is that any
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Reading Between The Lines
By Lady Lucan on 31/03/2004 16:47:04
"By mile 11 I was incapable of talking and unable to remember how far we had run..." Forumite Lady Lucan's low-down on the Reading Half
, or Garmin Forerunner.Leaving one "charity shop" jumper behind I had the first of many anxious moments when I realised I had lost OB. The race started, the huge crowd of runners started to surge forward, and then I saw OB standing on a wall looking for me! I
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RW Personal Best Awards - The Winners
By Runner's World on 21/06/2007 16:10:03
Chosen by you and rewarded by us - we celebrate the products and services that help make running great
ApparelWinner NikeHighly Commended RonhillTraining DeviceWinner Garmin Forerunner 305Highly Commended Garmin Forerunner 205WatchWinner Timex Ironman 50Highly Commended Nike TriaxAccessoryWinner Camelbak FlashfloHighly Commended Runaid BottleSports BraWinner Shock
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Christmas Gift Guide 2008
By Runner's World on 09/12/2008 09:17:07
Whether your budget is £2 or £200, find the perfect present for the runner in your life in our Christmas gift guide (of course, you could print it out, highlight what you want and leave it somewhere strategic too...).
-conscious multi-taskers Garmin Forerunner 405, £229 www.garmin.com Much smaller and slicker to look at than the much-loved Forerunner 305, this is an accessory that makes runners go weak at the knees. It has numerous features, from high-sensitivity GPS
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RW Treadmill Test
By Runner's World on 02/02/2007 11:51:24
RW tests products from Bowflex, LifeFitness, NordicTrack, ProForm, Tunturi and Vision Fitness
speeds up if you’re running near the front (you need to wear the heart rate strap and attach the safety key for this). The included heart-rate strap didn’t fit well, though a Garmin heart-rate transmitter was compatible. The belt felt a little slippery
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Best of Product Reviews
By Runner's World on 31/05/2007 11:22:17
Prize-winning product reviews written by RW readers
Wondering what makes a great product review? Look no further than the examples below.Written by some of our past prize-winning critics, they're sure to fill you with all the inspiration you need to get writing your own.Garmin Forerunner 205
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RW Reader Heart-Rate Monitor Test
By Runner's World on 24/10/2007 06:49:39
RW members test products from Cardiosport and Timex
-part device with the GPS being the bulky Achilles’ heel. It’s not the most sensitive receiver and compared with my Garmin 305 you start to see the holes appearing. Now bring in the fact that you can’t upload your running data to a PC without a fourth device
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Win a VIP Flora London Marathon 2009 experience
By Runner's World on 27/10/2008 10:53:46
Join our team for the Flora London Marathon 2009 and enjoy an unbeatable training and racing package
Kingston Breakfast Run 16) Opportunity to attend two hands-on training seminars with Liz Yelling focusing on motivation and race-day preparation Lucozade Sport Super Six adidas running kit (including trainers) and a state-of-the-art Garmin
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