tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post995333672931368915..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Wednesday Reviews : New Running Gadgets and GearGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-46740848384375029802016-02-13T13:48:32.212-08:002016-02-13T13:48:32.212-08:00I switch off wearing a Polar and Garmin Vivofit2. ...I switch off wearing a Polar and Garmin Vivofit2. Love 'em both! Jess @hellotofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134346477298223838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-24260797794206934482016-02-13T06:28:46.518-08:002016-02-13T06:28:46.518-08:00I have a polar and love it but always like to chec...I have a polar and love it but always like to check out new gadgets thanks for the recs!Kay R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17616798594879683219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-56264929113725763502016-02-12T09:46:22.331-08:002016-02-12T09:46:22.331-08:00I don't think an app would work indoors just b...I don't think an app would work indoors just because you need some sore of pedometer/accelerometer that a watch or Nike foot pod would have. I'm not entirely sure though! If I'm on the treadmill I don't typically track just because the treadmill shows all of the stats.Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-25080394409221952802016-02-12T09:44:04.673-08:002016-02-12T09:44:04.673-08:00I wish it hooked to the garmin! I think that'...I wish it hooked to the garmin! I think that's more of a Garmin issue though..they want you to buy their products! Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-4236937104791563432016-02-12T09:43:32.273-08:002016-02-12T09:43:32.273-08:00Yes it does! It has SO many features! I like to ...Yes it does! It has SO many features! I like to run with my phone just because I listen to music and have it in case something happens, but it's not necessary.Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-15085993238125065282016-02-12T09:42:34.839-08:002016-02-12T09:42:34.839-08:00It's a great accessory for running!It's a great accessory for running!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-72711239921980827762016-02-12T09:42:12.570-08:002016-02-12T09:42:12.570-08:00I can't wait to see your review!I can't wait to see your review!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-34160010615124067962016-02-12T09:41:57.992-08:002016-02-12T09:41:57.992-08:00That's a pretty sturdy watch! Awesome!That's a pretty sturdy watch! Awesome!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-51466483116049036942016-02-12T09:41:38.632-08:002016-02-12T09:41:38.632-08:00The benefit/downfall of Pittsburgh! Lots of hills...The benefit/downfall of Pittsburgh! Lots of hills no matter where I go :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-34903025343763417722016-02-12T09:40:54.877-08:002016-02-12T09:40:54.877-08:00I think that straps are more accurate than watches...I think that straps are more accurate than watches from what I've read. I wonder what the difference would be if you wore both?Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-59646359825075889302016-02-12T09:40:23.805-08:002016-02-12T09:40:23.805-08:00I agree! Compared to what's out now it isn...I agree! Compared to what's out now it isn't the best, but at the time that was all there was!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-82886557222576797922016-02-12T09:40:04.266-08:002016-02-12T09:40:04.266-08:00It's such a useful feature! Love that I can u...It's such a useful feature! Love that I can use it with my phone :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-22408659519293726982016-02-12T09:39:25.995-08:002016-02-12T09:39:25.995-08:00This one is great!This one is great!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-21559146151452205402016-02-12T09:39:15.397-08:002016-02-12T09:39:15.397-08:00It's such a great feature..definitely worth it...It's such a great feature..definitely worth it to me! Thanks for the feedback on the reviews! I'll keep that in mind :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-60538146858560487542016-02-12T09:38:43.135-08:002016-02-12T09:38:43.135-08:00I'm glad you both like this post!I'm glad you both like this post!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-20540261735332922502016-02-12T09:38:28.282-08:002016-02-12T09:38:28.282-08:00It's such a great watch! Glad to hear you lik...It's such a great watch! Glad to hear you like it too.Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-79038182726380034982016-02-12T09:38:13.097-08:002016-02-12T09:38:13.097-08:00I've heard great things about Polar!I've heard great things about Polar!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-61038597524762563092016-02-12T09:37:53.891-08:002016-02-12T09:37:53.891-08:00Thanks Margaret! That sounds AWFUL...sorry to hea...Thanks Margaret! That sounds AWFUL...sorry to hear that! Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-63028477199705743072016-02-12T09:37:22.367-08:002016-02-12T09:37:22.367-08:00Trying out new shoes is always fun! And hot pink ...Trying out new shoes is always fun! And hot pink socks are NOT dorky at all.Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-77326024186284979772016-02-11T18:51:44.285-08:002016-02-11T18:51:44.285-08:00"I WANT IT!" - JW"I WANT IT!" - JWEmma and JWhttp://emma-and-jw.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-70402069721590200782016-02-11T13:46:59.870-08:002016-02-11T13:46:59.870-08:00Hi again! I just tried my HR monitor and was sad t...Hi again! I just tried my HR monitor and was sad that it doesn't sync with any of my current apps (Nike running, Fitbit, iPhone health) so I downloaded RunKeeper to try it out. I ran on the treadmill though and I couldn't find a place to tell it that so the distance and time and such are not accurate. Do you know of a running app that works indoors? Thanks!Jill @ RunEatSnaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038507981827613926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-74981558392539041372016-02-11T12:40:45.874-08:002016-02-11T12:40:45.874-08:00that garmin sounds amazing! if i did other things ...that garmin sounds amazing! if i did other things i would totally check that out. my garmin can take a really long time to find a signal sometimes, but other than that i have had zero issues. i kind of want a fitbit just for other workouts and stuff but i really don't *need* one. that heart rate monitor is super well priced, and that's so cool it links with other apps (except for the garmin, boo).Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-54460183447927634532016-02-11T11:40:01.774-08:002016-02-11T11:40:01.774-08:00Thanks for the review! I've been debating whet...Thanks for the review! I've been debating whether to get the vivoactive or one of the forerunners. Does the vivoactive let you set up running intervals? And do you find that you need to bring your phone with you as well on your runs?Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213014984048020480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-63635852879877047802016-02-11T07:56:48.088-08:002016-02-11T07:56:48.088-08:00Wow that gives some really detailed stats... I do ...Wow that gives some really detailed stats... I do have a heart rate monitor, but I don't use it that often. O_OEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997485869965347851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-75173328195231140722016-02-10T15:01:45.414-08:002016-02-10T15:01:45.414-08:00I also received a Beets Blue heart rate monitor to...I also received a Beets Blue heart rate monitor to review! I keep forgetting to wear it but I set myself a reminder to try it tomorrow during my run. Great review and now I'm even more excited to try it! Yay for data :)Jill @ RunEatSnaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038507981827613926noreply@blogger.com