Looking for a jogging speedometer for a gift?

Question

my mom's an avid jogger. I would like to get her a speedometer that tracks her speed, distance and whatever else. I've found some that attach to strollers, but I need something she could put on her pants or as a armband. any suggestions? sites?

Answer 1

From my experience, here are some great options:

Simple and easy - the Strollometer attaches to the stroller with a  console that sits on the handlebar.  

http://www.joggingstroller.com/Strollome...

The two-button console can display two of these 8 functions at a time:

    * Speed( mph/kmh)

    * Maximum speed

    * Average Speed

    * Trip distance

    * Trip time

    * Daily Mileage

    * Temperature (F/C)

    * Clock Time

For a more advanced option you should looking to Suunto Training watches and accessories.

http://www.joggingstroller.com/Accessori...

All of your info is reported back to your watch. A stroller pod attaches to the stroller and sends info back to your watch with speed and distance data. Very easy to use and it looks like Joggingstroller.com is offering a free stroller pod with purchase of a watch.

This is the option I use and love it. It keeps a log of my workouts so I can review my history.

Answer 2

I would suggest a garmin gps running watch. They range anywhere from $100-300. They track her speed and distance and she can upload her time and information onto her computer.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=...

This the $100 but it list the others on the right hand side. I hope this is what you are looking for!

Answer 3

the Garmin is a good idea if she doesn't run in a city with a lot of tall buildings - it can loose the signal.  other than that just a knowledge of the route, and knowing where the mile splits are, she can keep track of her pace with a simple runners watch for a lot less.  She can use mapmyrun.com to layout routes for distance.