Cool Gift of the Day
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
What it is:
A personal training device with GPS that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data for your workout - all in one compact unit that straps to your wrist.
Why we love it:
The Forerunner 101 offers athletes and recreational walkers and runners an entry-level personal training device with GPS. It measures speed, distance, pace and calories burned, and runs on 2 AAA batteries. The Forerunner 101 stores lap histories for up to two years to provide an archive of workout performance over time. Retrieve lap data for previous workouts by date, week, month, or over a specific time interval. For business travelers who want to train on the road, the Forerunner 101 also doubles as a navigator. Users can mark their hotel as a specific location, see their current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their starting point. The unit also provides a Virtual Partner - a unique feature that allows the user to set training goals by configuring the Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance - so they'll never have to train alone again.
Who we'd give it to:
An ideal motivating tool for anyone with a New Year's resolution to get fit and
healthy; novice or seasoned
runners and
walkers; and
business or leisure
travelers who work out on the road.
Where to get it:
From
Amazon.com for a guiding $69.88.