Any long distance runner's w/a Rolex

[petesjag]

We should have a running competition seeing all the runners who have chimed in...
Let's see.....ommm how about a 10k wearing let's say a ss submariner..
Who will be the fastest??

[mtrunner]

Originally Posted by petesjag

We should have a running competition seeing all the runners who have chimed in...
Let's see.....ommm how about a 10k wearing let's say a ss submariner..
Who will be the fastest??

So where you clock in Pete?

[ezmarr]

Another vote for a Garmin. Can't imagine running 45+ miles per week wearing my DJII or any Rolex for that matter.

[roger0770]

i run 5 times a week between 90 - 150 minutes. i don't wear any watches when i run, but i wore the gmt 2 on nato when i did the annual san francisco marathon for the past 2 years.

[threemonkeys]

I get that you can. But when I'm pounding out a hill/stair workout I don't need a heavy watch that provides no value to my activity.

[reecester]

I usually run between 3.5 to 8 miles. I consider rolex's to be heavy whilst running.

[jawalsh]

I run with my datejust 5-6 times per week. I usually run 5-7 miles per run. Just ran a ten mile race last saturday.

[bulldogge]

The only way to go when training

[petesjag]

Thats a neat idea for Rolex...a sportswatch for us runners..it could be called the marathoner

[bugawako]

I like more info than just the time of day when I run. For this reason, my Rolex gets replaced with my Garmin when I swim, bike or run

[boost2perfection]

Timex!

[byeedo]

My watch I use to run needs to do more than tell time. I like to monitor my splits, distance, and heart rate. My Rolex can't do this.

[AJMarcus]

but the million $$$$$$ question next is........Can you shower after the run with your Rolex????

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by petesjag

We should have a running competition seeing all the runners who have chimed in...
Let's see.....ommm how about a 10k wearing let's say a ss submariner..
Who will be the fastest??

I like a competition, but I'm afraid the only winner will be RSC, as we will all have to get our watches serviced more frequently because of my stupid idea...!

[Wing-Co]

I used to have a 10k PB of 31minutes 27 Secs, but if you make me wear my DSSD I am afraid the handicap will push me out to 51:27!!!

[byeedo]

Originally Posted by Wing-Co

I used to have a 10k PB of 31minutes 27 Secs, but if you make me wear my DSSD I am afraid the handicap will push me out to 51:27!!!

[rohardi]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Garmin watch is the way to go. Leave the Rolex at home when you are running.

Agreed, Something like a Garmin Forerunner 410 or 610 would be more functional for you

[mtrunner]

Originally Posted by Wing-Co

I used to have a 10k PB of 31minutes 27 Secs, but if you make me wear my DSSD I am afraid the handicap will push me out to 51:27!!!

31:27 is a great time. I miss my really competitive days but I may start really ramping up my mileage when I turn 40 this year. Hoping the masters category motivates me again.

[Wing-Co]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

31:27 is a great time. I miss my really competitive days but I may start really ramping up my mileage when I turn 40 this year. Hoping the masters category motivates me again.

Well I'm 52 soon and I am about a 34:00 guy now, but better on the country. I wish I was your age, I'd be even quicker!

[dr3ziz]

Originally Posted by Wing-Co

I used to have a 10k PB of 31minutes 27 Secs, but if you make me wear my DSSD I am afraid the handicap will push me out to 51:27!!!

You were like 2 minutes from a world record ?? you must have been in some professional races i assume ?

My trusted running watch is a G-shock as you said a rolex is a hinder to your enjoyment of running ,,, any other time a rolex is the epitome of enjoyment

[mtrunner]

Originally Posted by Wing-Co

Well I'm 52 soon and I am about a 34:00 guy now, but better on the country. I wish I was your age, I'd be even quicker!

34:00 guy at 52 is very impressive. I have a PR of 29:40 but I am now running in the 32:00 range on a consistent basis.

[mtrunner]

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

You were like 2 minutes from a world record ?? you must have been in some professional races i assume ?

My trusted running watch is a G-shock as you said a rolex is a hinder to your enjoyment of running ,,, any other time a rolex is the epitome of enjoyment

Actually the world record is 26:17 set by Kenenisa Bekele on the track. I believe the road 10km record is still 26:44 by Komen.

[brian8121]

I run 6 days a week. I use a Garmin as well.

Originally Posted by ezmarr

Another vote for a Garmin. Can't imagine running 45+ miles per week wearing my DJII or any Rolex for that matter.

[Wing-Co]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Actually the world record is 26:17 set by Kenenisa Bekele on the track. I believe the road 10km record is still 26:44 by Komen.

I ran in the Washington Cherry Blossom 10 mile road race in 1993 and came about 25th or something and ran around 51:30 something. At the time I was a top regional runner, but only around 90th in the UK. Anyway, in the race we got to about the 6 mile point and you did a 180 degree turn and so you could see the leaders. At that point I realised that whilst I was quick, I was actually slow as William Sigi Kenyal went on to win in around 46 minutes!

Oh yeah, back to watches, I think I was wearing a $10 Casio.

[dr3ziz]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Actually the world record is 26:17 set by Kenenisa Bekele on the track. I believe the road 10km record is still 26:44 by Komen.

I see , thanks for the tip Gary
impressive times you guys have under your belts ,, i started running only recently and can only dream of a 30 minute 10k , some day maybe

[bugawako]

Damn you guys are fast! On a good day I'm not even close to your times. I think I'd need to run downhill to get close!

[drainaps]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Garmin watch is the way to go. Leave the Rolex at home when you are running.

x2. Uncomfortable, unsafe for the rollie (maybe for you too). Garmins are such a good choice at 1/3 the cost of servicing your watch in the RSC!!!!!

[SirGrotius]

I've worn my Polar Explorer II (42mm) a few times, and had no problems. I almost wonder if I don't work out hard enough because it didn't gain any time!

That said, the iPhone is usually the better choice because of the functionality. Sometimes I want the sun for extra glow on my dial though.

[walterpeppers]

Reading these posts, I feel really out of shape...

[How]

Daytona, so that you could time your runs with the chrono?

And if you were pretty fast, i.e. 1 mile in under 1 minute, you could also use the Tachymeter to calculate your average speed LOL! :D






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