Friday, August 31, 2012

When stop watch is just not enough for runner :P

 

Here is my recommendation. Which one you like?


Forerunner 410

$ 249.99 USD


Forerunner 210

$ 249.99 USD

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Forerunner 10

$ 129.99 USD

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

1.88" x 2.78" x 0.646" (4.8 x 7.1 x 1.6 cm)

1.8" x 2.7" x 0.6" (4.5 x 6.9 x 1.4 cm)

Black/Red: 1.79" x 2.25" x 0.62" (4.55 cm x 5.72 cm x 1.57 cm); Pink/White & Green/White: 1.58" x 2.05" x 0.62" (4.01 cm x 5.22 cm x 1.57 cm)

Display size, WxH:

1.06" (2.7 cm) diameter

1.0" x 1.0" (2.5 x 2.5 cm) diameter

Black/Red: 0.98" x 0.94" (2.5 cm x 2.4 cm); Pink/White & Green/White: 0.81" x 0.77" (2.1 cm x 2.0 cm)

Display resolution, WxH:

124 x 95 pixels

52 x 30 pixels

55 x 32 pixels

Battery life:

2 weeks in power save mode; 8 hours in training mode

3 weeks in power save mode; 8 hours in training mode

5 weeks in power save mode; 5 hours in training mode

GPS-enabled:

yes

yes

yes

Water resistant:

yes (IPX7)

yes (IPX7)

yes (50m)

High-sensitivity receiver:

yes

yes

yes

History:

1000 laps

1000 laps

7 activities

Waypoints/favorites/locations:

100

0

0

Heart rate monitor:

yes (some versions)

yes (some versions)

no

Foot pod:

yes (optional)

yes (some versions)

no

Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer):

yes

no

no

Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data):

yes

yes

yes

Virtual Partner (train against a digital person):

yes

no

no

Courses (compete against previous activities):

yes

no

no

Auto Pause (pauses and resumes timer based on speed):

yes

no

yes

Auto Lap (automatically starts a new lap):

yes

yes

yes

Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts):

yes

no

no

Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace):

yes (for advanced workouts only)

no

no

Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal):

yes (for advanced workouts only)

no

no

Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals):

yes

yes

no

Heart rate-based calorie computation:

yes

yes

no

Customizable screen(s):

yes

no

yes

Shock Resistant:

yes

yes

yes

Sport watch:

yes

yes

yes

Additional:

Watch functions include dual time, date and alarm.

Garmin Connect and Garmin Training Center are compatible with Windows XP or newer and Intel-based Mac running OS 10.4.11 or later with Safari.

NA

Virtual Pacer (compares current running pace to target): yes
Personal Records: yes
Run/walk feature: yes

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Continue: Larian Hijau MPSP / MPSP Green Run 2012

 

The event was very nice and well arrange (Good weather, superb water station arrangment and nice scenery). Most of the participants had done their PB (Personal Best) on this event. Including Kiv and me heheheee.. Let see some photos as usual :)

Race packs collection

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Before run start posting :P

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Race begin

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Almost reach destination shooting

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Race finished posting :p

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Personal close up photo shoots

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With the Organizer and committee.

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Some highlights

This uncle is very strong and consistent. He is pacing me from the beginning until the end, without his pacing, I wont be able to run with a consistent pace and I would be get exhausted seriously in the half way. Thank you uncle.

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Salute for their courage and strong mental. Like my couch always said to me "Marathon is not only a physical exercise, it also a mental exercise".

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Lastly, our PB results.

Kiv PB (Last year Penang Bridge 2011 half marathon results is 3:17:39.92)

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My PB (Last year Penang Bridge 2011 half marathon results is 3:19:13.66)

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All though I feel that I had improve a lot, but there is still a long way to go for my full marathon training. I hope that I'm able to catch up to join a full marathon for this year 2012 Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

NIKE WE RUN 2012

We have missed it in 2011 but not this year. 13th October 2012, see you in Kuala Lumpur!


Monday, August 27, 2012

DIY: Oxford Jack Purcell


I always keep all my silly ideas in my mind or sketch book, where I brought them out during free time in a long holiday break. This is one of it I did recently. It all begins on a dirty old Jack Purcell I brought few years ago. Since this classic white canvas model is getting yellowish or seasoned, it's time to get a cleanup or a remake? Hmm.. Actually the idea came to me when I got the leather model earlier this year as a substitution or backup plan. Hehhe.. While my inspiration came from here; found it last year, a perfect matching Oxford theme with Jack Purcell's character. To me it still a little bit fancy on the blue and pink patchwork. So I decided to do it in just one classic blue Oxford tone. So this is how it turns out... My reviving Oxford Jack Purcell.


Thursday, August 23, 2012

Georgetown, Penang Ride & Shoot

One of the best thing to do in our hometown; biking and shooting around the centre of Georgetown, Penang. Covering the UNESCO heritage site. Not really in a proper planning, just follow the rhythm of a sunny holiday. Hmm.. We found a shop to rent the bicycles and a weather that we couldn’t ask for any better. Well just the time we picked is a little crazy. Where the temperature outside and the excitement in us are both in a same level..















to be continue..

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Larian Hijau MPSP / MPSP Green Run 2012

 

This is the running event that we are going for this coming Sunday.

Event : Larian Hijau MPSP / MPSP Green Run 2012
Date : 26 August, 2012 (revised from 10 June 2012 (Sunday))
Venue : Start & End at Ibu Pejabat MPSP, Bandar Perda
Time : 5.00am - 11.00am
Distance : Competitive Event - 21km & Fun Run - 3km

Event Objective:
- Promote healthy living through running activity.
- Cleaner, Greener, Healthier Penang.
- Showcase Bukit Mertajam as potential running location and potential for sport tourism.

Distance - 21km Half Marathon
Route - MPSP - Jln Perda Utama - Jln Permatang Pauh - Jln Permatang Batu - Jln Muthu Palaniappan - Jln Ciku - Jln Arumugan Pillai - Jln Abdul Kadir - Jln Tanah Liat - Jln Kumbang Semang - Jln Permatang Pauh - Jln Kg Pertama - Jln Perda Utama - MPSP
Time - 5:00am - 8:00am
Cut-off Time - 3 hours for finishing medal.
Registration Fees - RM25.

Distance - 3km
Route - MPSP - Jln Perda Utama - Jln Muthu Palaniappan - Jln Perda Barat - MPSP
Time - 7:00am - 8:00am
Cut-off Time - 1 hour.
Registration Fees - RM10.

Participants Guide:

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Starting and Finishing point:

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Running route: It looks very scary..

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Finishing medal :)

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

NB Classic 574


Seems like New Balance is making the most appearances here after Converse. Hmm.. Perhaps it's a shoes that you will love it more as getting older? Haha.. or just simply the classic retro-ness and comfortable indeed.

This is my favourite pick or eye candy lately. They actually came out in early of 2012. So it could be in a markdown price if you found them now. All in vintage finishing, especially the colours and materials (suede x mesh) combination. Interested? Don't mind to share which one you like...






Photos via mita sneakers.
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