Looks great for running, but just out of curosity would this be a good way to track the distance one would run during a soccer game? Guess I've been watching too many games where they show the distance a player has run when they get subbed out. Thougth this might be a similiar technology. Thanks! Looks great for running, but just out of curosity would this be a good way to track the distance one would run during a soccer game? Guess I've been watching too many games where they show the... » Read More Looks great for running, but just out of curosity would this be a good way to track the distance one would run during a soccer game? Guess I've been watching too many games where they show the distance a player has run when they get subbed out. Thougth this might be a similiar technology. Thanks! « Show Less
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I think it would work to calculate your distance on the soccer field. It is good at keeping track of distance and time and pace. You probably don't care about pace, but if it connects to satellite, it will tell distance!!
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As long as you're outside and the watch can receive the GPS signal, you can run, walk or simply play soccer and distance will be tracked. This particular model "gets" GPS signal always in less 30 seconds which is considered pretty fast, however I would be slightly concerned about the ball hitting the watch during the game. I hope this answers your question.
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i'm not sure what type of league you play in but regulation states that you can't wear anything even a necklace so i would tell you no. If you're looking to track you game Adidas makes a pod like Nike that will go right in your cleats and you can track all your stats.
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I am not sure. I would say it would work but would not be very accurate. The watch basically runs off of a GPS system. If you are doing short distances versus long it may not be able to account for the small twist and turns. It sounds like you need technology that coincides with a step counter. I'm not saying you shouldn't try it. I'm just saying it may not be as accurate as you would like.
446853
Yes, g620 can be used for this too, but for more precision of the measurement, the soccer game have to be outdoor for garmin receive a GPS signal.
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GPS accuracy is a laugh if you are in anything but perfect conditions (clear open sky with no obstructions). In my case (I don't run in forests) if I get anywhere close to anything like small building or tree alley I do not lose GPS signal, but my instant pace start jumping widely to nonsense values and after the run I find out I was running through building, running on water, jumping mile distances in seconds ...
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This gives you the ability to change the tempo-I think it is a great training tool. I use it for endurance running to help maintain a consistent pace. You also have a volume control--easy to workI have dropped it a couple of times and keeps on working.
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Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I got 10.2K so it was better. Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I... » Read More Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I got 10.2K so it was better. « Show Less
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Yes,When you download your run data to your computer you will get a GPS map and the path you ran super imposed on in. At the bottom is a graph that will track pace, altitude, speed, and distance. It is my first GPS watch but I have been very pleased. No complaints.
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It may not be as accurate as walking. I know there has been discussion on riding a bike too and it really needs that impact of the footfall. Granted with skating you are doing a footfall just not the same impact as walking/running. I would not wear it on my wrist if playing contact. At a minimum you risk losing the end cap and they are ridiculously priced for a small hunk of plastic.
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If you just need to track your speed, distance and calorie, you may not need any more equipment. However, if you want to track them accurate and have a post mortem of your run like elevation, speed-to-the-min, plot them to online charts and see statistics then I would suggest you to go for something better.
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As noted, this is really for measuring your pace and distance when running/walking via GPS. It provides many features onboard and in conjunction with the Garmin website to track your progress. The battery died in ours and was too expensive to replace, so we now use the MapMyRun app. The free version gives us everything we need. We put it in an armband and off we go.
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i needed my computer to charge it. is anyone else having an issue with there watch not tracking miles? the speedometer works but not the miles.... very important for running.
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I've used the first generation Nike SDM unit(which is an accelerometer) with much success over streets, trails, and races. Over a marathon it was within 10 feet over the entire distance. So I plan to check this out, first without purchasing the shoes and just strapping the accelerometer to my shoe. Once calibrated, I expect it to behave the same as my SDM.Once you have a nano it is a pretty inexpensive running tool. I picked up a 1gb nano brand new on craigslist (sf) for $100. I will purchase one tomorrow and try it out over the weekend.
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nope -- this is for lap counting -- so like you are swimming laps and you want to swim 62 laps -- those are hard to keep up with -- this counter is excellent --- each time you reach a wall you push the button on the front and it counts "one" -- then "two" --- and on and on till you finish -- cannot see how this is helpful in running unless you want to count laps
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I've been using it for a few weeks now, its got a great display, and finds the satellite really fast. If you're a beginner and all you're looking for is a watch that gives you pace, time and duration, its not a bad watch. If you're an advanced runner and need all the stats, then maybe hold off until tomtom irons out all the bugs in the software.
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the desktop (Win, Mac) app syncs with a lot of other services besides Tomtom MySports, like Endomondo, RunKeeper, Strava & a lot more. Also it exports the data to some formats like gpx files. Some updates increase the export options. I can make you a complete list later if you want (right now I'm on Linux).
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The device is a tri-axis pedometer, which means that it has an algorithm that measures acceleration in a three-axis model (x, y, and z). It is actually an accelerometer that through an algorithm detects if a step has been taken; if changes are small within the sample, it will drop them. That is why my bet is that you will have no problem with the measurement in soccer where most of the time the player is actually running and when escaping from opponents the steps are firm and conclusive. The Omron works vertically and horizontally without a hitch. I am not so sure about how you are going to secure it to your sock, but that's another story. Hope this helps.
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Use mine all the time while running. You will know it is there and running is better without it... but then you aren't recording, so....
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The device is a tri-axis pedometer, which means that it has an algorithm that measures acceleration in a three-axis model (x, y, and z). It is actually an accelerometer that through an algorithm detects if a step has been taken; if changes are small within the sample, it will drop them. That is why my bet is that you will have no problem with the measurement in soccer where most of the time the player is actually running and when escaping from opponents the steps are firm and conclusive. The Omron works vertically and horizontally without a hitch. I am not so sure about how you are going to secure it to your sock, but that's another story. Hope this helps. The device is a tri-axis pedometer, which means that it has an algorithm that measures acceleration in a three-axis model (x, y, and z). It is actually an accelerometer that through an algorithm detects if a step has been taken; if changes are small within the sample, it will drop them. That is why my bet is that you will have no problem with the measurement in soccer where most of the time the player is actually running and when escaping from opponents the steps are firm and conclusive. The Omron works vertically and horizontally without a hitch. I am not so sure about how you are going to... » Read More The device is a tri-axis pedometer, which means that it has an algorithm that measures acceleration in a three-axis model (x, y, and z). It is actually an accelerometer that through an algorithm detects if a step has been taken; if changes are small within the sample, it will drop them. That is why my bet is that you will have no problem with the measurement in soccer where most of the time the player is actually running and when escaping from opponents the steps are firm and conclusive. The Omron works vertically and horizontally without a hitch. I am not so sure about how you are going to secure it to your sock, but that's another story. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Not really because the watch is primarily meant to monitor distance covered in a specific period of time with the additional heart monitor which is paired with the watch. What I'm trying to say is that there is nothing wrong in using it for non-running cardio workouts, but if you do, you ignore other functions this product offers and therefore should maybe look for a different solution.