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Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+ (& GIVEAWAY!!)
Good morning! I hope you had a lovely weekend. Ours was a little funny…
Because of the construction in our house, we stayed at a hotel Friday night, and then a friend’s house on Saturday night. Sunday we both worked all day, but we got in some play time, too, during Monday’s barbecue with friends, and my Saturday morning run with a couple friends.
The weather here has been awesome lately – especially in the mornings. It still gets up to high 80’s during the day, but in the mornings it starts in the upper 50’s, and is perfect for running.
Another fun addition to my runs lately has been my Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+ watch!
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Timex sent me their new gps and phone-free watch as part of a Fitfluential campaign, and……….I already love it.
Why I Love It
I took it out for a test spin the other day on a casual run with some friends, and then several times since then, and found it to be convenient, useful, readable, and durable.
Convenience
The GPS+ is my new solution to not having to bring my phone with my on my runs. Before, I’d have to grab my waist pack thingy and stick my phone in there, which can sometimes make my shorts ride up or bounce around under my shirt.
You won’t need your phone with this watch because it:
a) allows you to send and receive text messages
b) allows you to make emergency calls
c) allows you to upload 1,000 songs onto it via bluetooth headphones
d) has live tracking so friends and family know exactly where you are (you can also send out an SOS if you’re in deep trouble)
In addition to using it during my runs, I’ve been wearing it while training clients on my busy days for in-case-of-emergency texts, as well as to utilizing the timer and stopwatch for while I’m training clients.
Usefulness
With instafix GPS, you can get your real-time pace and distance by looking down at your wrist. It also tracks split times so you can see your mileage splits, total miles run, time, and a summary.
You can also choose different workouts by clicking on the apps screen, then the workout icon, and then choosing from a run, interval run, timed run, distance run or a walk or a hike.
Plus, it uploads to Strava, which is cool because it seems everyone and their mother uses Strava here in Boulder.
Readable
Surprisingly, one of my favorite factors about the watch is the screen. You can tell Timex put a lot of time and energy into the design and concept to make it both user-friendly and visually appealing.
The side buttons work very intuitively with the touch screen, which makes it fun to play around as you jump from screen to screen.
But most impressive (to me) is how readable the screen is. Even in bright sunlight, you’re able to read the screen because it gets lighter when in direct sunlight.
Durable
The watch itself is rugged with the capability to be submerged under water up to 150 feet deep! It almost make me want to train for a tri…
All in all, I really find the Timex Ironman GPS ONE+ very handy. Shane, my super duper techy husband, even commented on how user-friendly the interface was (and he’s incredibly picky – shhh! don’t tell him I said that ;)) I’m actually planning on doing a fall race of some sort, and I plan to use it on my training runs.
GIVEAWAY!
OK guys…exciting part right here… Timex offered me a Timex IRONMAN GPS ONE+ to give away to one lucky reader!! And you guys. This is not a cheaply made nor cheap watch. It’s a solid, heavy duty, valued at $399-watch.
To Enter:
- Comment below with what one of your fitness/nutrition goals is right now.
- Share this post on one of your social media channels, and comment back again letting me know you’ve done so.
I will select a winner on Sunday night, and announce it in next Monday’s (9/14/15) post. If I don’t hear from the winner within 48 hours, I’ll draw another name. This giveaway is open to US residents only.
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I hope you have a wonderful day, my friends! I’ll see you back here tomorrow with that stability ball workout.
Do you use a fitness watch or tracker while running or training?
This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Timex.
My goal right now is to rehab my hips and hamstrings and bring more balance to my routine.
Shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/ekoerner84/status/641207529792479233
I’m a runner, but I’m cutting back to increase yoga and pilates to work on flexibility and core strength!
My nutrition goal right now is to try to eat more intuitively and not rely on my food tracker so much.
My goal nutritionally is to trust myself in being able to read my body and not base my eating off of everyone else. My fitness goal is just to get better and better everyday through endurance, strength, and flexibility.
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My goal right now is to get back into my old running speed. I have a half marathon in a few weeks and I will be really sad if I don’t run my usual speed.
WHAT?! How cool! Now that I’m back home and getting back into a semi-normal routine, I’m trying to get back into a consistent running routine again so I can start training for some longer races once again. This would be perfect to keep my motivation high!
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Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted…My 500 Words: How It Went
I’m trying to find balance in my workouts and going back to work. Which means 5:00am dark runs.
I shared via Twitter! (@paininthegreer)
My goal right now is to run more. I’ve laid back since my half marathon but need to get back into running 3-4 times per week – I feel much better physically and mentally when I do. The hardest part is getting out the door!
I’ve beenbeen struggling to get back on track… I’m healthy but need to drop some weight… This nice tool would be great.. I love this site
Shared!!!
My goal right now is to keep on being consistant with workouts and nutrition. I shared on facebook! Thank you!
I’m working on my KIPPING pull-ups! Just hired a local Crossfit gym to help coach me.
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tweeted!
I am currently training for a 50k trail race!
And… Tweeted! 🙂
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My goal is to build strength and time my food to better accommodate muscle growth.
Sweet watch!
Shared on Pinterest 🙂
My nutrition goal is to incorporate more veggies in my breakfast. My fitness goal is to get back to a 12 minute mile.
My goal right now is to get back to being more consistent in following my half marathon training plan (which got blown off completely last week) and to get more consistent with my nutrition!
Also, shared! https://twitter.com/kait_noone/status/641243307436171265
My fitness goals right now, I joined a fitness class at my gym two days a week and to continue with my work out routine. Along with my workouts I have been working keep track of my food, been trying to eat better by including more vegetables and fruit in my diet. Also cutting a bit of the crap out as well.
My goal is to increase my distance, and my other goal is to continue working on my arms. I finally have them looking lean and fit! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
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Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
I’m trying to gain strength and endurance!
I retweeted! Name: Dietetics Nat
I goal right now is clean up my diet. Summer is over and back on track for me.
Sharred via Twitter!
I shared on twitter! name: stooph14
I posted on Twitter. I have been so busy that I just haven’t made time for myself. I am ready to put me first and I want to start running again. This would be a very nice little “treat” 🙂
Goal is to reduce body fat to where I’ve been 18% without extremes. Nutritionally I know I need to find something that is more sustainable for myself. I typically can follow through with challenges for 3 to 6 weeks and then go off the wagon…
Tweet complete???? thanks for the opportunity!
This watch sounds incredible! I am just getting back into running after a skiing injury in March, so would love to use this as I get back into it 🙂
WOW! I didn’t know watches could do all that! I’m training for my 4th Half Marathon & my goal is to get faster & stronger. I’m incorporating strength training this time to help.
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my goal is to rehab my hip so I can run again. That watch would help me to gradually start my running routine again.
My biggest fitness/nutrition goal right now is consistency! Staying on a consistent workout schedule and maintaining balance with my nutrition. I’m also hoping to develop more upper body strength!
I shared the post on twitter!
https://twitter.com/lesli_elting/status/641271028841365504
Right now I am working on upping my protein and toning up! This watch sounds amazing! Sharing on FB right now!
I’m training for a marathon right now! :))))
Tweeted it! https://twitter.com/runnaroundd/status/641280795575984129
I am trying to get back into running and stay healthy/injury free and get back to racing!
my goal is to cut out sweets, drink more water, and exercise more consistently.
AWESOME! This actually sounds like such an awesome watch for running and other workouts – great features! I am hoping to get back into decent running shape and race again in a few months!:)
I’m currently training for a 1/2 I’m October. Im shooting for 2:00.
As I continue to build mileage, my iPhone is slowly deteriorating from sweat build up. This watch is exactly what I’d love to own:)
Running is out thanks to my fancy new boot, so I’ve been focusing on cycling and lots of keg lifts!
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My big goal this year is to complete 1000 miles for 2015. Next is my first half marathon in November
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@ruthchristens13
I’m working on losing a little more of my post-baby weight!
my goal right now is to run a half marathon! The longest I have run so far is 10.5 miles.
tweeted! https://twitter.com/torikom20/status/641355890302431232
My fitness goal is to get a combo of cardio and toning in every night for at least 30 minutes. My nutrition goal is to cut out as much processed foods and sugar as possibe.
https://twitter.com/jessicanjzee/status/641373701611593728
I had a baby 5 weeks ago so my goal is to get to the gym 5 days a week and hit 10,000 steps 5 days a week. I’d love to train for another 1/2 marathon and this watch would be perfect for training!
My current fitness goal is to break a 2 hour half marathon!
My fitness goal currently is a Marathon in 11 days and then a Half Marathon 6 days after that. I then want to work on a PR at my Half Marathon in October. Then I will focus on lifting and yoga for the winter.
I shared this post on Pinterest.
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My number one fitness goal right is to drink more water. I’ve been really concentrating on that and only that as I know it will help me in my other fitness goals down the line.
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my goal right now is training for my next half marathon while recruiting along/ training my friend to run her first half marathon to date!
i tweeted! https://mobile.twitter.com/jlattin9456/status/641424536659886080
My main fitness goal right now is to stay focus, trust my training and finish my first Ironman 70.3 at the end of the month
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One of my fitness goals is completing my first sprint triathalon on Nov 15, and to keep up with training for it (2-3 bike days, 1-2 run days, 1-2 swim days a week)
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My goal is to add more strength work into my workout program and cut back a bit on cardio!
My goal right now is to complete my 2nd half marathon in November. I’ve had some road blocks from injury to other health issues that have been in my way of training so for me to finish the half is my ultimate goal. Aside from that is getting back into my routine of working out. One step at a time though!
Just tweeted on twitter! https://twitter.com/afischer479/status/641444404306153472?s=09
2.5 years ago, my last quarter of college (well my last quarter of my 6th year of college…in my defense I wound up with two degrees and two minors! 🙂 ) I decided I wanted to get back in shape, even more consistently than when I’d done seasonal sports 3/4 of the year in high school. Mission accomplished! I ran half marathons, and did had great fun with running groups and strength training with friends. For a while. But actually this very week a year ago, I started having some personal life struggles that have thrown me back to where I was my freshman year in college (aka, up nearly 30 pounds :-/ )
With my fiance coming back from deployment in December my current fitness goals are twofold:
1. Complete a 12 week 1/2 marathon training plan (goal of running the Seattle Half Marathon on Nov 29) and get back to where running was like flying to me.
2. Restore my body confidence before the Navy man comes home.
Thank you for this giveaway, Paige! I love your website and I have for years (both when I was working out consistently and even the past year, you’re attitude is inspiring!)
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(Also the perfectionist in me has to apologize for the poor grammar/spelling in my original comment. Time for bed I guess!)
To get my 5K PR under 24 minutes and to complete 1000 miles for 2015
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https://twitter.com/KenChristense13/status/641609728896864256
Consistently incorporating HIIT!
My current goal is to work on my functional training – I’d like to improve my push-up form and do unassisted pull-ups!
Right now I’m trying to regain some upper body strength after a shoulder injury.
One of my fitness goals is to increase my plank time and to gain more upper body strength. I’m using more weights and resistance bands now and I’m trying to get more toned without gaining bulk.
https://twitter.com/marleykristin/status/641719756853280772 TWEETED
Sounds like a great tool!
My nutrition/goals right now are:
-Put the pie down! Eating far too much pizza (my only nutritional bad habit)
-getting back to balancing weights and running. I have a hard time balancing both. If I am training for a race, I am all about running and get in less x-training. When I am not racing, I am all about x-training and need to learn to fit in running!
My goal is more cleaner eating. Weekends are tough! But mainly I’ve started running and my fitness goal is greater endurance in running without taking a break.
My goal right now is to get more sleep! I am horrible about going to bed early enough!
My fitness goal is to lose 20 lbs
I shared on twitter
My current nutrition goal is to consistently reduce sugar. I’m trying to eat cleaner overall and I’ve officially kicked the soda habit. My fitness goal is to balance yoga workouts with lifting, cycling and running. I had surgery last winter and it’s been tough to rebuild my strength and stamina.
I tweeted!
I am working on my 5k time and this would be so helpful!
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One of my fitness goals now is to finish the Army Ten-Miler race in under 1:27:00!
I shared the watch image on Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/228065168607270139/
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my goal right now is to increase my running mileage and finally complete a half marathon!
I shared this post on my Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/325877723015538465/
One of my fitness goals right now is to run a faster 5k this fall. This fitness tracker would be awesome during workouts to track pace and also to make sure I don’t start out too fast!
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fitness goal = getting stronger and exercising regularly! striving to find my routine in pittsburgh. 🙂
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I am working on reining in my sugar intake. It’s gotten out of control as of late
https://twitter.com/kallyrunthis/status/642474357193883648
My goal is to run another 10k.
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https://twitter.com/aes529/status/642829006971273216
I want to lose 10 pounds.
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https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/643106749550043136
My goal is to lose weight and to walk 5 miles
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I had a baby four days ago, so now my goal is to get my body healthy and possible back to weight prebaby.
My goal is to get back into shape and to go after some new PRs! I took a long break after having a baby last year and am just getting back into running.