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Pudding McTwinkle said:
My instinct 1 is still working fine. I think I bought it in 2019.
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Same here. I have the instinct 1 that I bought as a discontinued bargain after the instinct 2 was already released.

I've had a good selection of GPS watches before. 3 Garmins, 2 Suuntos and something else I can't remember the name of. Pulsar or something. The instinct is really impressive and my favourite so far.
I love the ruggedness, and the monochrome screen that uses less battery, the push buttons, the light weight, the strap, actually I really like everything about it. Can't fault it on anything. (for what use it for)
 
notayoba said:
Same here. I have the instinct 1 that I bought as a discontinued bargain after the instinct 2 was already released.

I've had a good selection of GPS watches before. 3 Garmins, 2 Suuntos and something else I can't remember the name of. Pulsar or something. The instinct is really impressive and my favourite so far.
I love the ruggedness, and the monochrome screen that uses less battery, the push buttons, the light weight, the strap, actually I really like everything about it. Can't fault it on anything. (for what use it for)
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I put a cheap Nato strap on mine after the Loops wore out, But it looks the business in olive drab. One thing I love is the compass, I used that thing plenty while out hiking etc. Awesome device.
 
Pudding McTwinkle said:
How accurate is the Garmin V02MAX measurement? Is this something I should go to have done professionally or am I dreaming of ways to get poorer?
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The running channel did a test and it was pretty accurate but unless you're a pro athlete I wouldn't sweat too much about vo2.
 
Did 62km over 5 days known as "stacking". For every long run I add something to improve conditions based on knowledge of the previous run. This time it was more water before (a bit too much) and a some headache pills around 15km.
Fatigue hit around 24km and walked most of the rest of the way.
Chuffed considering I started the long run with heart rate and breathing already elevated.
Enjoying the learning experience.

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notayoba said:
IMHO the Garmin Instinct is very hard to beat. Does just about everything you need, none of the stuff you don't need, light weight, rugged, good battery. Even the instinct 1 if you can get it. (for cheap)
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I actually really like the look of these, was one of my first contenders, will relook it
 
amo_g_wanderer said:
Almost too scared to ask what this is
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It will look something like this. Not sure if you do one final run from 8 to 9pm.

David Goggins challenge
4 miles ( about 6km) every 4hrs for 48hrs.

Start - Friday Evening
8pm - 9pm - 6km
Saturday
12am - 1am - 6km
4am - 5am - 6km
8am - 9am - 6km
12pm - 1pm - 6km
4pm - 5pm - 6km
8pm - 9pm - 6km
Sunday
12am - 1am - 6km
4am - 5am - 6km
8am - 9am - 6km
12pm - 1pm - 6km
4pm - 5pm - 6km
Total - 72km
 
wise_guy said:
It will look something like this. Not sure if you do one final run from 8 to 9pm.

David Goggins challenge
4 miles ( about 6km) every 4hrs for 48hrs.

Start - Friday Evening
8pm - 9pm - 6km
Saturday
12am - 1am - 6km
4am - 5am - 6km
8am - 9am - 6km
12pm - 1pm - 6km
4pm - 5pm - 6km
8pm - 9pm - 6km
Sunday
12am - 1am - 6km
4am - 5am - 6km
8am - 9am - 6km
12pm - 1pm - 6km
4pm - 5pm - 6km
Total - 72km
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Goggins be like:

carrytheboats-davidgoggins.gif
 
Finally managed to chain enough runs together to do some distance so signed up for Joburg North City Marathon on the 10th of Feb.

I have done 3 15km in the last 3 weeks and pace is getting better around 5.30 per km from where I started at 6:40.

Going to do a 21km this weekend, I am just hoping my body doesn't fall apart for the umpteenth time this year.
 
Despite my chest being a bit tight, decided to run in my new shoes with an easy 8km this morning. Felt way better after but glad to get the run done.
 
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