I’m a cyclist and I have all the cycling gear - wahoo bolt, power meters, etc… I’ve been joining my work run club to schmooze with some executives at lunch, and find myself liking running so far. I carry my big iphone in my hand while running which is annoying.
What’s a “cheap” alternative? I’d prefer not to spend $500 on a garmin triathlon watch, or buy an apple watch just for this purpose.
Second hand nike sport watch… Great functionality, waterproof for swimming, easy to read, easy buttons, not too big, not heavy, gives encouragement after the workout, built in usb in the strap for charging, good battery life… 20-30bucks second hand. Little more for heart rate option
Second hand nike sport watch… Great functionality, waterproof for swimming, easy to read, easy buttons, not too big, not heavy, gives encouragement after the workout, built in usb in the strap for charging, good battery life… 20-30bucks second hand. Little more for heart rate option
Wow $20-30 is far less than I was expecting.
Unfortunately I don’t see even (1) available in my area on craigslist (San Francisco Bay Area).
You’ve probably already considered and rejected this option, but you could get a running armband that holds your phone in it. Less than $10, perhaps more comfortable than holding the phone in your hand, perhaps not.
just buy a dirt cheap gps watch. It doesn’t need anything special on it if youre more of a cyclist.
Put your wahoo bike computer in your pocket. When it auto uploads, just switch the activity type to “run”
just buy a dirt cheap gps watch. It doesn’t need anything special on it if youre more of a cyclist.
I agree with your thoughts here (basically states this in OP 😃) but which model should I look at? I guess “dirt cheap†is subjective especially on a triathlon forum
You have all the cycling gear but not willing to spend buy a good GPS watch? Huh?
Refurbished garmin forerunners can be found for $65
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i’ll sell you a new in box garmin forerunner 35 for cheap. got a broken one replaced and have stolen my wife’s 920 so haven’t opened it or used it.
the fr 35 is the cheapest “do it all” running watch.
Just to clarify earlier response you aren’t limited to Nike although that may be a great budget option. Most brands will link to their own online service, which can then link to Strava. So for example, any basic/used Garmin running watch can work too. It is pretty easy to make Garmin Connect (garmins “strava” as it were) push the run data to the Strava service automatically. Other services/brands will likely work in a similar way. The cheapest new Garmin watches are around 160$, but you could go used - so you don’t have to be limited to Nike, Should be able to find a used forerunner watch on the cheap.
You have all the cycling gear but not willing to spend buy a good GPS watch? Huh?
Correct. I biked over 10,000 miles last year and am on track to do 11,000 this year, including 20+ races with my team.
I ran 6 miles last year and have done 34 miles so far this year. A new bike would be easier to justify than a good GPS watch.
buy a pair of running shorts with a phone pocket, so you don’t have to “hold” your phone. I love the Lululemon’s since the phone fits tightly in the small of your back. but assume Nike or others have similar.
https://shop.lululemon.com/p/gift-ideas/Pace-Breaker-Short-NF-7-Lined/_/prod9310050?color=40480
just buy a dirt cheap gps watch. It doesn’t need anything special on it if youre more of a cyclist.
I agree with your thoughts here (basically states this in OP 😃) but which model should I look at? I guess “dirt cheap†is subjective especially on a triathlon forum
I use a Tom Tom spark with optical hr and music, picked up used off eBay for $75. Basically the new Nike gps watch (the original ones were made by, or in partnership with, Tom Tom).
Get cheap used Garmin; just make sure it syncs with your phone (you don’t want the really old ones where you have to connect it to your PC with a cable to download a run). I was looking on FB Marketplace and eBay, and you can easily get something good for <$50 (for reference I just sold a Garmin Vivoactive for $60, and it’s more watch than you need for this).
I run with my Garmin, and as soon as I get home and within range of my phone my workout is up on Strava.
i’ll sell you a new in box garmin forerunner 35 for cheap. got a broken one replaced and have stolen my wife’s 920 so haven’t opened it or used it.
the fr 35 is the cheapest “do it all” running watch.
Sending you a PM!
here you go:
https://www.boryshop.com/...in-watch--forerunner
Yikes, reviews for this website say it’s a scam. Lots of “too good to be true” deals on there.
Really?? Well just google that watch. They are literally like 50-60 bucks in places. I just grabbed the lowest one