The running man!
Need motivation to run the marathon? That's what the tech's for...
The London marathon’s just days away and you, my friend, are in no shape to be tackling 26 miles of tarmac. Given the right technological help, though, you could be the one dressed in a Mr Blobby outfit sprinting over the finish line next year. These gadgets will time you, help improve your efficiency, organise your training regime, hell, they’ll even tell you what to eat. Okay maybe not that last one, but all the others were true.
Garmin Forerunner 405 Monitor your pace, check your distance, count your calories burned – that’s what the Garmin Forerunner 405 can do. This little watch, when paired with a heart rate monitor, can even check the state of your ticker! This clever wrist-hugger can then send the info wirelessly to your computer for you to analyse all sorts of graphs and pie charts, just like in your monthly general meetings. You can even share your data with the online community on Garmin Connect. Awesome.
Nike+ trainers and iPod kit This tiny pedometer that fits in your special Nike+ trainers only costs about 20 quid. Unfortunately the trainers cost around £80. Anyway the Nike+ talks wirelessly to your iPod nano, transmitting all sorts of data, from distance travelled to calories burned. You can then sync to iTunes for work-out schedule. Easy.
Samsung F100 miCoach The Samsung F100 mobile phone with MiCoach is like your own little personal trainer in your pocket screaming all sorts of motivational guff at you. Okay, it’s better than that. This mobile includes a heart rate monitor and stride sensor, creates personalised training plans supported by Adidas and can also measure your speed and calories burned.
Timex BodyLink Trail Runner Fancy a bit of cross-country training to get you in shape for the big 26 miles? The Timex BodyLink Trail Runner has the usual speed and distance counters, but combines them with GPS functionality to ensure you don’t get lost on your trails.
Adidas_1 trainers Self-adjusting trainers that adapt to suit the terrain you’re running on? But how? Well, the Adidas_1 trainers have sensors located in the heels and a motor located mid-sole that adjusts cables inside to change the compression of the heel pad to ensure maximum comfort. The motor’s battery lasts for 100 hours, but if you’re still running the marathon after 100 hours, we suggest you just give up…
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