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The thing about it compared to a Forerunner 201, as far as I can tell, is that if you make use of overall average pace to gauge your progress or like to use the training partner to keep you on schedule then you won't have that anymore - you only have current pace and so might need to do sums in your head to keep on track for a target time.
On the Forerunner 201 I don't use instantaneous pace - I have lap pace going for laps of 400m.
We'll see how I get on with the RS200SD!
Thanks for the comments. Remember to look surprised when you open the box on Christmas Day!
None of the systems do instantaneous pace very well. The GPS Ones seem to be worse in terms of variation, but the footpod ones definitely have some kind of lag. This is where the combined SDM&HR is useful as you can get your general pace from the auto-miles and then judge it by your HR for the remainder of the time.
Freckly,
I s'pose it would be possible for different pods to give different readings - after all you are relying on a very small unit to be very precisely made for every pod to give the same reading. Why not try that battery thing and report back...
If that fails, I'll try changing the battery.
Have logged all my data using the RS200sd since getting it last September, as I was looking to increase my average pace for 10k's and only ever had a number of HRM's with no speed/distance prior to the RS200sd.
Had set up the autolap to record average pace every 1 km, everytime I go out whether its a tempo run, race, long run or recovery, as well as keeping a note of distance and whatever else I can measure!
Try to avoid stopping, while it is measuring during these runs, and have only used it a few times for intervals.
Have never calibrated the footpod, but what is interesting for me is to compare the relative data for the 5-6 months worth of 20-25 runs per month.
The change in pace is pretty consistent and as a tracking system to use for improvement, it seems very reliable.
It has helped me a lot to get quicker (or less slow!).
Only problem so far: I attached the food pod to far down on my shoe and it somehow pressed onto one of my tows which caused a bit of pain after long runs. Easy to change, move it higher and problems solved.
I can only recommend this product and if you look around on the internet for a bit you can get really competitive prices, I got mine for only £118.
I've still not had any luck uploading my data to the website. Think I need to get a microphone for my laptop. Can anyone recommend one?
I've still not had any luck uploading my data to the website. Think I need to get a microphone for my laptop. Can anyone recommend one?
Looking at your profile I would say that your main objectives are not to be a professional/competative athlete ; does not mean to say you are not serious .
The 625 is designed for competative / professional athletes to hone their training down to a very fine point ; ie do you really need to know what your heart rate is every 5 seconds or so and be able to analyse this after your runs with trend analysis ?
I suspect you will get on fine with the RS200SD .
where did you buy yours from? sounds like a very good price. Just tried to go on the treadbear website and it says they have ceased trading!
Try this. Delivery is free and takes only 4 days. MIne has not turned up yet so fingers crossed.