My Birthday Wish List (Part 1)

In a couple of weeks, I’m turning another year older. But, I’m not complaining. Who cares about more white hair, weaker memory, or signs of tiny wrinkles on the face? As long as I get the items on my birthday wish list—specifically number one—I will be one happy, old running woman:

1. GARMIN FORERUNNER 310 XT

Introducing, the Garmin for triathletes…

When I chanced upon the Garmin ad in Runner’s World a couple of weeks ago, I wasted no time in doing my research. I sat in front of my computer, browsed the web for more info, wiped the drool off my face, and positioned the laptop in front of our bedroom door so that when my hubby came home from work, I asked in the most lovable voice ever “Can you get this for me on my birthday?” He said yes! (As of presstime, I haven’t decided if I’m truly going to make this purchase. Unfortunately, my conscience tapped my shoulder and asked if I was really going to spend $400 for a running watch. Shut up, conscience.)

PROS:
- waterproof up to 50 meters
- sleeker and slimmer look
- can be mounted on the bike
- four viewing windows
- up to 20-hours battery life
- option for footpod (slimmer design) for indoor workouts
- option for heart rate monitor
- GPS-based

CONS:
- cannot be used as a watch like the 405

PRICE:
- $349.99
- $399.00 with heart rate monitor

RELEASE: June 2009

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Part 2 of my birthday wish list tomorrow…

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32 Responses to “My Birthday Wish List (Part 1)”

May your wish be granted and have a happy birthday in advance!

BroJ said on Apr 23 09 at 5:39 AM Reply
- Hi Broj! Thanks!
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:37 AM Reply
anong number ni hubby? i can’t buy you this effin expensive but totally rockin’ running watch, but hubby sure knows how much you like it

and oooooh! luv the new site! updating my blogroll now!

congrats manang! xoxo

banggigay said on Apr 23 09 at 6:42 AM Reply
- Thanks banggi! No need to call hubby. Medyo makulit na ako about it haha
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:41 AM Reply
mare parang hand paddle na yan sa swim haha.

oh yez lapit na birthday mo! woo hoo!

Marga said on Apr 23 09 at 6:57 AM Reply
- Di kaya malunod ako sa bigat? hehe
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:42 AM Reply
Isn’t TIMEX for triathlon a lot cheaper? I believe this Garmin like the previous predecessor is disposable after years of use? Or if you can change the battery, then this is the best!

Sam

Sam said on Apr 23 09 at 10:58 AM Reply
- Hi sam, I never tried timex. For me it’s a toss up between Polar and Garmin.
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:44 AM Reply
advance happy birthday sa atin.

ibetlacbay said on Apr 23 09 at 11:00 AM Reply
- Advanced happy birthday wilbert!
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:44 AM Reply
Dear Manong Hubby,

Wala ka nang kawala! She made the announcement na!

Margaloony

PS: Kami din ni Banggi we likey.

marga said on Apr 23 09 at 1:11 PM Reply
- Hahaha! It’s an entrapment
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:46 AM Reply
Cool website,Happy Birthday…

Raffy said on Apr 23 09 at 5:02 PM Reply
- Thanks raffy! Congrats with Boston!
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:46 AM Reply
The battery life and being water resistant are the highest selling points unlike GF 405.

Jonnifer said on Apr 23 09 at 9:31 PM Reply
- Plus the simpler interface like the 305. I dont like the 405’s bezel feature. Hassle gamitin! The question is if I’m willing to shell out 20k for the features you mentioned above…
  
  admin said on Apr 24 09 at 3:48 AM Reply
Hi Jaymie,

Alam mo gusto ko rin siya eh. Isa na lang problema, swimming. hahaha!!! Baka ulan lang makabasa dito sa Garmin na to pag ako bumili.

Vince

Vince said on Apr 24 09 at 8:35 AM Reply
- Vince, ulan at pawis! Hahaha. Bilhin mo para may incentive ka na mag swim!
  
  thebullrunner said on Apr 24 09 at 6:52 PM Reply
- Magswim ka na rin Vince!!! Warm-up before running!!!
  
  marga said on Apr 24 09 at 10:25 PM Reply
advance happy birthday!!! tough to beat the built in GPS for the garmin…310 looks lighter than the 305…polar and timex are more popular for triahtletes though…suunto is way too pricey…

mond said on Apr 24 09 at 2:05 PM Reply
- Hi Mon, I guess this is Garmin’s attempt to break into the triathlon world!
  
  thebullrunner said on Apr 24 09 at 6:54 PM Reply
  - definitely a big move for garmin!
    
    mond said on Apr 25 09 at 12:44 PM
go, go, go MA’AM Jaymie… wehehe! advance hapi berdey!!!

vimz said on Apr 24 09 at 11:31 PM Reply
- Joke lang ang Ma’am. Tama na. Makes me feel old! haha
  
  thebullrunner said on Apr 26 09 at 9:23 AM Reply
  - yep, hehe. syemps joke lang…
    
    vimz said on Apr 27 09 at 1:23 AM
is that a taxi meter?

mikey said on Apr 25 09 at 3:09 AM Reply
- Haha. I love it’s new look!
  
  thebullrunner said on Apr 26 09 at 9:23 AM Reply
Or for US$199.00, you cna hvae this instead:

http://www.tech4o.com/p-74-traileader-pro.aspx

Tons of features.

Jonnifer said on Apr 28 09 at 4:41 PM Reply
To Jonnifer – the TrailLeader Pro: does it also read in km’s?, is it waterproof?, I presume there is no issue with the battery life and will it work (measure distance) if I am canoeing?
Thx

Luke said on Jun 12 09 at 3:15 PM Reply