Nic Barnes
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Vivoactive-Smart-Watch-Sports/dp/B00RE1UKLC
seems a bargain as amazons deal of the day. been looking into getting one for when i go cycling etc save my phone battery from doing all the tracking.
plus it looks like an i watch so instantly people will think im one of corsasports elite rich list celebrities 
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DaveyLC
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I find it cheaper to just run/cycle until I'm tired.
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Nic Barnes
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its used to track how far/how fast you go. i dont understand some of your replies dave as they never seem to relate to what anyone else has put above you.
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DaveyLC
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A far: Tired.
How fast: Hurting.
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Nic Barnes
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that hasnt any relevance to tracking with gps dave. which is what this post is about, and a deal on amazon.
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DaveyLC
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Is it some sort of Alzheimers or memory related issue?
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Ellis
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I've been looking at this watch for a while. Seems to track just about everything I would ever need. The golf bit is particularly good for me. Reduced now too, might have to buy this.
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Balling
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
plus it looks like an i watch so instantly people will think im one of corsasports elite rich list celebrities
Maybe your constant comments like this make Davey (and everyone else) take you less seriously?
Seems a good deal though, wouldn't mind something like that for when I go swimming as for some reason I can never keep track of how many laps I do.
Gets great reviews too.
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3CorsaMeal
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Why track shit? You know where you have run, i see people post maps of where they ran or cycled on facebook. Its just another way of people trying to impress other people, you are all just insecure imo
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Nic Barnes
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i dont post mine on face book. i use it as a record for myself. thats why i track them so i can see what and how my progress is getting on.
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Why track shit? You know where you have run, i see people post maps of where they ran or cycled on facebook. Its just another way of people trying to impress other people, you are all just insecure imo
in fact i answered that before you asked it in my reply to davely lc. its easier to read things properly first as sometimes the information is already present
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Dom
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Why track shit?
They're a very useful tool if you're training for races/events and helps with progress. They integrate social media because they can, doesn't mean you have to use it though. Saying that, if you have friends and use the same routes (but it's not possible to do the activity together) then it does allow you to have some friendly competition between you all - Strava is a good example.
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
A far: Tired.
How fast: Hurting.
Seems like a sure way of causing unnecessary injuries 
Nic - Seems a bit of a bargain that; what are the reviews like?
[Edited on 20-07-2015 by Dom]
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Ellis
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I've never once posted any tracking information from any activity onto Facebook. I use tracking as a means to record my own progress and training.
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Ben G
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I got a fitbit surge free from work. Seems a decent bit of kit. Pedometer function is cool.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Why track shit? You know where you have run, i see people post maps of where they ran or cycled on facebook. Its just another way of people trying to impress other people, you are all just insecure imo
This boy's hit the nail on the head. Facebook likes.
Maybe not in Barnes' case, but it's true for every cunt on Facebook who posts the tracking up. No one cares if you've run around the block
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DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Ellis
I've never once posted any tracking information from any activity onto Facebook. I use tracking as a means to record my own progress and training.
What else would you do with it?
Surely you know were you've been, if you don't know where you've been then you were lost... Its that simple really
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Ellis
I've never once posted any tracking information from any activity onto Facebook. I use tracking as a means to record my own progress and training.
What else would you do with it?
Surely you know were you've been, if you don't know where you've been then you were lost... Its that simple really
i dont know off the top of my head when im running what my mile split times are, exactly how far ive ran, or also if im faster than i was last time i did it etc. its extremely useful in all honesty adds some motivation, and like dom says, friendly competition.
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Why track shit? You know where you have run, i see people post maps of where they ran or cycled on facebook. Its just another way of people trying to impress other people, you are all just insecure imo
This boy's hit the nail on the head. Facebook likes.
Maybe not in Barnes' case, but it's true for every cunt on Facebook who posts the tracking up. No one cares if you've run around the block
its only recently that the likes of strava have been able to post to facebook. the majority of people that use the app are using it for its purpose. i think the only time ive posted something up was when i did the cumbrian run.
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3CorsaMeal
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Just buy it, go running and lets never hear about more about it.
Thanks & i hope you have a nice time.
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Dom
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
What else would you do with it?
They do a lot more than simple route tracking. But they aren't aimed at the bloke that does a once in a blue moon jog around the block in an attempt to keep his man-boobs in check; they're for people that take it a bit more seriously where the extra information is useful in training and events.
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
What else would you do with it?
They do a lot more than simple route tracking. But they aren't aimed at the bloke that does a once in a blue moon jog around the block in an attempt to keep his man-boobs in check; they're for people that take it a bit more seriously where the extra information is useful in training and events.
Well that certainly told me and my man boobs!
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Ellis
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Ellis
I've never once posted any tracking information from any activity onto Facebook. I use tracking as a means to record my own progress and training.
What else would you do with it?
Surely you know were you've been, if you don't know where you've been then you were lost... Its that simple really
i dont know off the top of my head when im running what my mile split times are, exactly how far ive ran, or also if im faster than i was last time i did it etc. its extremely useful in all honesty adds some motivation, and like dom says, friendly competition.
Exactly my thoughts. Sometimes you are running/cycling somewhere new and you can't gauge how far you've travelled or what your pace is so the tracking equipment is very useful.
Didn't buy the watch yesterday though, decided it looked a little too clumsy. I'll wait for something a little more subtle and refined in shape I think.
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
I find it cheaper to just run/cycle until I'm tired.
I take part in long distance cycle events .... ie, up to 150 miles in a day and multiple day events. You are tired after an hour ... after 4 hours you hit a wall ... after 10 hours you dont remember much of what happened and have no real idea how you are doing. Also, if you are out riding, hiking or running for several hours in remote areas any kind of phone tracking will kill your phone battery and leave you isolated.
Unless you have some kind of device tracking your progression in training you have no idea if you are going to make it through a long event. You also have no idea what kind of efforts you were putting in during that ride. I often think I have nailed a 30 mile stretch of a ride only to find out I was going no where near as fast as it seemed after reviewing the ride.
These devices are great - there is a reason why Team Sky records everything and do not just blindly train until they are tired .
Also on the bike - you quite often go on routes with a friend or club where you have no idea where you are or how you got there ....with a device like this you can upload the rote onto a site like ridewithgps and store it on a sat nav or print off maps and turn by turn guides.
So what if people use them for runs around the block or short rides then post it up on facebook for likes .... thats how I started and now ive lost 4 stone and am raising decent amounts for charity. Im by no means a serious athlete - im still a fatty ...but tracking your progress is really useful and thats a good deal on a decent device
Basically you are talking shit.
[Edited on 21-07-2015 by Dr Pepper]
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Well said Dr Pepper.
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MarkM
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Some serious heads falling off in here.
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