Problem: I want to go running outside and typically can't find my way out of a paper bag... is there any hope for me? I don't want to get stuck running on treadmills my entire life!
Solution: Get a personal GPS watch like the Garmin Forerunner 305!
This gadget, aside from acting as a personal trainer, will give you a detailed map (accurate to 20 feet) of where you've been and where you're headed. If you're sticking to an out and back run, you can make sure you don't miss any turns as you follow your etch-a-sketch like (the maps on the watch aren't super detailed but they will definitely get the job done) route back to your starting point.
Hiking? You can even download hiking routes ahead of time. All along the trail, you can track your progress and even use a nifty function that tells you approximately how much longer you should expect to spend on the trail, based on your current pace and the remaining distance. A great way to avoid worries about getting lost or back before dark!
Skiing? You may have heard of devices like the one described at http://www.flaik.com/. Yeah, sure, it's great to jack up your phone bill with text messaging charges so you can see how fast you're skiing, after you wait for the text to arrive. Or, you could be wearing a Garmin Forerunner GPS (sumbersible for up to 30 mins in shallow water without worrying about it flooding), and check your speed constantly during the entire day on the slopes. You can then download your entire day (data collected as fast as every 15 seconds) onto your computer to get graphs and maps logging your activity.
Solution: Get a personal GPS watch like the Garmin Forerunner 305!
This gadget, aside from acting as a personal trainer, will give you a detailed map (accurate to 20 feet) of where you've been and where you're headed. If you're sticking to an out and back run, you can make sure you don't miss any turns as you follow your etch-a-sketch like (the maps on the watch aren't super detailed but they will definitely get the job done) route back to your starting point.
Hiking? You can even download hiking routes ahead of time. All along the trail, you can track your progress and even use a nifty function that tells you approximately how much longer you should expect to spend on the trail, based on your current pace and the remaining distance. A great way to avoid worries about getting lost or back before dark!
Skiing? You may have heard of devices like the one described at http://www.flaik.com/. Yeah, sure, it's great to jack up your phone bill with text messaging charges so you can see how fast you're skiing, after you wait for the text to arrive. Or, you could be wearing a Garmin Forerunner GPS (sumbersible for up to 30 mins in shallow water without worrying about it flooding), and check your speed constantly during the entire day on the slopes. You can then download your entire day (data collected as fast as every 15 seconds) onto your computer to get graphs and maps logging your activity.
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