Dear LRC friends,
I have always worn a very basic running watch--time, chrono, laps.
Now I want something that can upload my routes and pace to strava. I don't need any additional bells and whistles.
Can anyone suggest a quality option at a reasonable price?
Thanks!
Check out dcrainmaker.com. GPS watch reviews and recommendations.
Garmin Forerunner 235
Does everything you want and also acts a smart watch, although, the only thing I like about that is uploading my workouts without plugging in.
DC Rainmaker does have super thorough reviews on everything. Personally it makes it harder for me to choose. I got rather stuck in all my research. I ended up buying a Fitbit Surge on ebay. I don't necessarily recommend the watch, but I got it super cheap and it totally fits everything you mentioned.
I have friends who like their TomTom runners and Garmin 220. All could be had for quite cheap on ebay or refurbished on amazon.
Sorry for assuming you might be on the cheap side like me. But I wanted one cheap to see what functions I truly wanted. When this busts I will get one with optical HR again (I really enjoy having that, more than I thought I would) and one that has more options to plug in workouts (like alarms alternating 3 minutes/2 minutes, etc.).
If you want a simple low cost option, the Garmin FR15 has served me well. Cost me $85.
There's a cheaper FR10, but the battery life isn't as good supposedly. The FR15 will comfortably last a marathon and then some.
I'm not certain if it could upload to Strava, or if it does, might take a few clicks. It uploads identical data to Garmin Connect, you might be able to link it.
Takes 5 minutes - 30 seconds to locate GPS depending on if it's a new location or not. Shorthand summary is that it has two screens that show two items. You can do lap time, lap speed, lap distance, total distance, total time, total speed, pace(lap), pace(current), pace (overall) - can only pick 1 pace option in total though for both screens sadly (I do pace/ lap which defaults to a mile but can be changed, and total distance).
It's a lot more accurate than the GPS on my phone, that's for sure.
got a watch wrote:
http://g.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/31168/Fitness-For-Runners-.html
This is NOT related to Garmin and they charge a 20% restocking if you return.... there are many issues related to buying from these guys. Be careful - I'd rather pay a little more. My "like-new" condition watch had a non-functional backlight.
Garmin bro wrote:
Garmin Forerunner 235
Does everything you want and also acts a smart watch, although, the only thing I like about that is uploading my workouts without plugging in.
Agree to the 235, love it!
Got a Forerunner 110 with strap (separately) for under $60. Best bang for buck I ever spent on a running item. Gives tons of useful data for Strava, etc..
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