I'm very curious and would like to know what running watch elite runners used in the 90's while training/racing? Please tell me the brand/model.
I'm very curious and would like to know what running watch elite runners used in the 90's while training/racing? Please tell me the brand/model.
Apple iWatch.
Timex Ironman 100 lap (or the 50 or 30 lap models)
Isn't the strap bad on those?
Timex Ironman.
Yes, the strap wasn't very good, but you could buy replacement straps for a buck or two.
wannabestartinsomethin wrote:
Isn't the strap bad on those?
yuplease, but you could get a replacement.
Timex Ironman is the only answer.
nike triax
Swatch me now wrote:
Timex Ironman is the only answer.
And it still is! I have four of them. Every few years I pay a little to get new batteries put in. Eventually the batteries won't be available, but until then I can't be bothered to get something current.
Middle-aged man problem: In the winter I used to do workouts using the watch's timer--set it to beep for something like 6 x (3:00/2:00). Now I can't hear that frequency.
Running in the 90's definitely was all about Timex. I've got a GPS watch that I will use for long runs or travelling/running where I don't know distance, but my go to watch is still the Timex Ironman. People still don't really need anything else.
There are several Iroman-models. Which one?
Agree that Ironman was and still is the only running watch you need. Have had the same one for going on 8 years and have not even had to replace the battery. It's freakish.
Eddie Vedder wrote:
Agree that Ironman was and still is the only running watch you need. Have had the same one for going on 8 years and have not even had to replace the battery. It's freakish.
I agree,
Had mine for 3 so far, still going strong
running in the 90's, the 80's, the 70's or even the 60's...it doesn't matter much what watch you wear
but when it's in the 50's you should wear a jacket
-laz'
Eddie Vedder wrote:
Agree that Ironman was and still is the only running watch you need. Have had the same one for going on 8 years and have not even had to replace the battery. It's freakish.
The only sad thing is that they have created so many models and it is hard to find replacement bands for some of them.
ergerg wrote:
Eddie Vedder wrote:Agree that Ironman was and still is the only running watch you need. Have had the same one for going on 8 years and have not even had to replace the battery. It's freakish.
I agree,
Had mine for 3 so far, still going strong
I've had the exact opposite experience. I'm probably on my 5th or 6th. One only lasted a few weeks, I remember thinking "for an ironman, this didn't last very long" Then i bought a new one, which is still going strong 3 or so years later.
Eddie Vedder wrote:
Agree that Ironman was and still is the only running watch you need. Have had the same one for going on 8 years and have not even had to replace the battery. It's freakish.
I currently wear an 8 year old timex ironman on runs as well. Keep wondering when the battery will die. I think this is a record for me. I usually misplace a running watch after 3 or so years so haven't had to replace a battery.
The only thing that bothers me is that the most iconic running watch is branded after that stupid triathlon race for wannabe hardcore athletes.
Are the 90s cool again yet? wrote:
Swatch me now wrote:Timex Ironman is the only answer.
And it still is! I have four of them. Every few years I pay a little to get new batteries put in. Eventually the batteries won't be available, but until then I can't be bothered to get something current.
Middle-aged man problem: In the winter I used to do workouts using the watch's timer--set it to beep for something like 6 x (3:00/2:00). Now I can't hear that frequency.
Gotta go with everybody else on this one. Still wearing one.
What about casio?
This thread proves that most runners are wannabe triathletes.