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I've had a Garmin 10, 405, and now I use the Vivoactive. All have proven to be awesome running watches. You really can't go wrong with a Garmin. If you just need GPS capability, go with the least expensive model you can find that comes with a HRM option. The more expensive models have lots of bells and whistles but core…
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It's really different for everybody. Most people consider the treadmill to be easier. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. I definitely don't believe that setting the incline simulates running on pavement in any way, shape, or form (other than maybe to mimic the calorie burn). And not all treadmills are the same. The ones…
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I've liked that feature on some watches and not on others. Sometimes it takes too long to kick in, or to start back up. So I've gone back to manually stopping my watch when I'm at a light. If you're a pure runner, I'd say stop the clock. If you're concerned with how long your heart rate is in the target zone, don't use it.
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Oh, I'll add one other thing. I don't know if I speak for most runners, but definitely for a lot of them. Most of us feel winded for the first couple of minutes. It takes some time for your body to adjust and your heart rate to settle down. In fact, when I'm in really good running shape, I don't feel comfortable until…
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Hi, Christy, I agree that your foot bone issue(s) sound pretty serious! I commend you for even attempting to run meaningful distances after that. In your original post, you mentioned that you've never been able to run a full mile straight. In my opinion, training for a half marathon in October is extremely aggressive for…
