Comments on: Garmin Forerunner 110 – Entry Level GPS Watch for Runners Just Released

By: garminvs

garminvs — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:22:16 +0000

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS

The Garmin Forerunner 110 has only three screens: Time and Date, Chonograph with pace and distance, and Heart Rate with pace and distance. This is all I need – no virtual trainer, no computer generated intervals, none of the stuff I never used with the 405. And you access those beautifully simple screens with simple, reliable, mechanical buttons, not an awful touch screen. Mine did not come with a HR monitor,

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

does anyone know if you can upload your run route from garmin 305 to facebook?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Sue.

Don't think you can directly upload without a third party app. Those may be
out there, but have not used them.

Pete

By: richmiu

richmiu — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Can someone advice is the new FX 110 water resistance ?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Josh Camson.

Josh,

My thoughts exactly - if you're going entry level, price it as such.

Pete

By: Anne Munkwitz

Anne Munkwitz — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Entry-level? More like vanity level. I would pay more for a cute watch, I bet some other people would too. But I happen to like my ginormous 305, I think it makes me look like a 'real runner'. :)

By: richmiu

richmiu — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

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By: Josh Camson

Josh Camson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I agree that this is very silly. Based on the headline I assumed this would be a cheaper watch, thus "entry level." I don't think many people will be picking one of these up to wear for their day-to-day watch.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to richmiu.

I don't know the answer, though I can say that I run in the rain frequently
with my 205.

Pete

By: juddrumley

juddrumley — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I tried to email you but kontactr was not working?
my email is juddrumley@gmail.com
Pete,
I grew up in Oklahoma with a neighbor across the street named Peter Larson. Funny.
I just buzzed across your blog and have been reading your posts. Thanks for taking the time to give your insights.
I am moving from New Balance 858 (motion control) to something else. I just realized I have been running in the wrong shoe for 10 years. I even ran the Dallas White Rock Marathon in them. Someone misdiagnosed me back than and I just reevaluated by looking at the soles of my shoes, watching videos and having my wife watch my gate. I supinate thus no need for motion control.
My question – I just ordered some Nike Vomero+ (half off last years model). Would you suggest that I send those back and get Nike Free or something else? Just trying to gather ideas.
Blessings,
Judd Rumley, Eagle, CO
P.S. I am 2/3 through Born to Run and wow, it’s inspirational and making think about minimalist running.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to juddrumley.

Judd,

Thanks for stopping by the blog! As far as shoe choice goes, it really
depends on where you want to go with your running. Since you're reading Born
to Run, you know a lot of the arguments that have been made about the
questionable value of running shoes, but I'd emphasize that there aren't any
good studies showing that going more minimalist is better from an injury
prevention standpoint (check out my latest podcast episode for more on this:
https://runblogger.com/2010...
).

Like you, I was also placed into stability shoes (Nike Air Structure Triax
at first), but have moved into neutral shoes over the last year, and have
had no problems in doing so. The Nike Free 3.0 was my first minimalist shoe,
and I absolutely love them (I still use them on occasion, although I run
mostly in Brooks these days). If your considering moving to a more
minimalist shoe, the Free is a good choice if you want to go for a
lightweight, flexible shoe. I haven't worn the 5.0, but my wife has them and
likes them. My basic philosophy now is to wear as light a shoe as possible
for a given running situation - for long runs I wear the Brooks Launch, for
speed I wear a racing flat, and I also use the Vibram Fivefingers once a
week or so for foot/leg strengthening. If you like Nike's, you might also
want to check out the Lunar line, including the Lunarfly+ or Lunaracer -
both are very lightweight.

Ultimately, I view it as a personal choice since each person knows their
body best, but I'm happy with my decision to mix things up and go for
lighter, less stabilizing shoes.

Pete