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Which GPS Watch Reviews to Believe?

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

A runner looking for GPS watch reviews means one thing: they are getting serious about their running business.  They may have realized that a simple runner’s watch does not cut it anymore, and having GPS technology is something that would enhance their overall running performance.  However, as GPS watch reviews also admit, the technology is still not perfect, and they are only now becoming popular and useful.  Thus, a lot of people, while recognizing the benefits they could get from having a GPS-equipped watch, do not exactly know yet...

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Choosing Heart Rate Running Monitor Watches in a Heartbeat

Posted by on Jan 23, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

A lot of people are attracted to running as their physical activity of choice because of the absence of significant equipment.  After all, when people engage in various sports, they need to have a racket, a ball, or other devices that could prove cumbersome or pricey for some. Going to the gym may require yearly membership commitments that a lot of people would like to stay away from, because of financial or obligatory concerns.  Running is freer, and does not really give the person a sense of obligation to invest on equipment, among...

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The Greatest Running Shoe Never Sold

Posted by on Jan 19, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

I found this interesting article over at, of all places, Businessweek. It’s title, The Greatest Running Shoe Never Sold. Here’s an excerpt. Athletic brands spend millions every year trying to build a better sneaker that will propel them to the front of the $6.3 billion running shoe business, one of the biggest and most visible areas of sporting goods, with 11 percent growth in 2011, according to industry analyst SportsOneSource. Nearly all sneakers have a sole that looks like lasagna, composed of layers of rubber, foam, and...

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Considering GPS Watch Reviews When Shopping

Posted by on Jan 16, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

For runners who think they have outgrown their first runner watch, looking for one that has updated and more sophisticated features may be in order. One of the features that would greatly benefit a serious runner is a GPS feature.  It is no wonder why GPS watch reviews are tools that runners look into when selecting a new watch for running.  After all, GPS running watches are one of the new key technologies offered to people that are more concerned with their fitness.  Those who are looking for GPS watch reviews are convinced that having a...

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Selecting the Best Watch for Runners

Posted by on Jan 9, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Running has become a very popular fitness activity for a lot of people over the past few years.  For one, it allows people to appreciate the outdoors.  The activity also lets them clear their minds as they solitarily find their stride, away from a lot of people, unlike team sports. Also, running does not involve any expensive equipment, except a dependable pair of running shoes. But then, for those who want to take running to the next level and really get serious with it, they should check out how a watch for runners can benefit them. It is...

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Some Necessary Features of Runner Watches

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

For those who want to go on occasional leisurely runs to make their hearts healthy and keep in shape, a runner watch is not really a necessity. However, for those who are serious in the business of maintaining their health and getting better in running, running watches would prove to be a huge help.  This device would assist in making a run more interesting, as it would tell the runner his or her speed at particular intervals, how far and how long the run has been going on, and therefore, tell the runner if any improvements have been made...

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Relaunch of Running Watch Review

Posted by on Dec 7, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

Welcome to the relaunch of Running Watch Review. We have made a number of improvements to make researching the best running watch for you easier. To start, the site has receive a full redesign. We are now using a standard template to make finding watches easier. We have new categories: full featured watches, heart rate monitor watches and GPS watches. In addition, you can also sort by your favorite brand. The most exciting change is the addition of the new rating system. On a star scale of 1 to 5, you can now find an overall Editor rating as...

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Exercise Watch for Running, Fitness Watch

Posted by on Mar 28, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Watches for running can be very specialized, but most runners will get great use out of a general exercise watch. Generally speaking, most people who run do not use all the features of a high-end running watch. An exercise watch that has a simple chronograph will work just fine. A chronograph is simply a timer. You press a button to start the timer and you press the same or a different button to stop the timer. At the end, the exercise watch will display the number of minutes and seconds that have elapsed. A fitness watch is the same as an...

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Running Watch Bracelet – Plastic or Velcro Watch Strap

Posted by on Mar 23, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

With the complexity of running watches today, the runner has a difficult choice to make. However, one of the most overlooked aspects has nothing to do with the watch face or any of the features; it is the watch strap, also known as the watch bracelet. Watches come with several different types of straps. Let’s start with what a running watch will not work with. Metal bracelets are almost never found on a runner’s watch. Leather is never found on a digital watch for runners as it will absorb all your sweat and quickly become...

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Running and GPS Runner Watches, Pedometer Watch

Posted by on Mar 14, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

A GPS running watch is quickly becoming commonplace for runners of all types. Although most of you are familiar with the common use of GPS,  to get directions while driving, a GPS runner watch has a different purpose. A GPS watch is also known by another name, a pedometer watch. A GPS watch for runners is primarily used to track the distance you have run. With some watches, you can track the distance of your run down to the 100th of a mile or kilometer. With an accurate distance run, you can log this in your running diary and know that the...

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