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Timex IRONMAN GPS+ Giveaway

As you guys know, I have more than a few miles to run between now and the end of the year. I’m currently signed up for seven races and eyeing a few more. I love Fall running and the energy that races, regardless their size, provide.

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Part of me thought that coming back to the United States I would need numerous races to keep me motivated and on track. But, as Jess and my other friends know, these days I am always staying busy whether running, going to yoga, or cross training with Fhitting Room and The Bar Method.  If I want to succeed during these races and finish the year strong and healthy, I have to make sure that each run is the strongest possible.

After a Summer of running for fun, I’ve started tracking each run, ensuring that I hit the paces Jess prescribes for each weeks’ workouts. However, since moving back to the US, my GPS watch has had constant issues finding satellites and holding a charge. After one too many frustrating runs, I swapped to using an activity tracker app on my iPhone. Trying to fumble around and take screen shots of your paces after each 800 repeat is laughable. While it seemed to work well for other types of runs, it drained my phone and forced me to hold my phone during the run which was cumbersome and not good for the phone. As my post workout pictures show, I sweat a lot. The last thing I want to do is ruin an iPhone due to excess moisture and sweat during the dog days of summer runs.

Luckily, my friends at Fitfluential and Timex have helped ensure that my past eight runs were near perfect.  After just a few weeks using the Timex IRONMAN GPS+ I’m already in love and doubt I’ll ever go back to my old methods. I’ve been able to precisely track my paces for each run without having to stress or fumble around. In fact, dare I say, that the Timex IRONMAN GPS+ has made me enjoy running just a bit more?

What makes it so helpful?

  • It’s easy to read, even in the direct sunlight! 
  • The instafix GPS picked up signal within seconds of leaving my house in Brooklyn and even exiting the subway in NYC! 
  • Activation took just a few minutes and once that is done, the portal and system will allow you to do everything from interact with others to email you reminders when your watch battery is low.
  • The texting capability and SOS support allows me to leave my phone at home without running worried. I can text Bo or friends in case of emergency while still enjoying a lightweight run.  
  • When paired with your favorite Bluetooth headphones, it can hold and play over 1000 of your favorite songs due to the 4 GB of storage and bluetooth capabilities. 
  • The easy to read summary screen shows your current pace, average pace and total time all on one screen which makes hitting those paces even easier. 
  • Valued at $399, the watch is currently retailing for $199 which makes it a great deal within the GPS watch arena.

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What don’t I love?

  • The screen, though easy to read, isn’t necessarily always easy to use when running due to the touch screen capabilities. 
  • It’s a bit larger than I’m accustomed to wearing but due to the light nature, the size didn’t bother me during the run. 

But, instead of making you take my word for it, I want one of you to have the chance to try this watch for yourself! Thanks to the team at Timex and Fitfluential, I’m able to give one lucky reader a Timex IRONMAN GPS+ of their own, just in time for Fall running season!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I will announce a winner on September 14th within Monday’s post. If I do not hear from the winner with contact information within 48 hours I will be forced to draw another name. In addition, unfortunately this contest is only open to residents within the United States.

This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Timex.

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98 Comments

  1. Sarah September 9, 2015 / 2:00 am

    Definitely 80’s music!

  2. Jess@Pink Payne September 9, 2015 / 2:15 am

    This watch intrigues me! I love marathon running so I’m crazy about keeping pace and music for the long runs. Fav song currently is Cheerleader. 🙂

  3. Denise September 9, 2015 / 2:16 am

    I love listening to the #wycwyc podcast by Roni Noon and Carla Birnberg or any song I can sing along to, loudly.

  4. Morgan September 9, 2015 / 3:31 am

    My favorite song for running is weirdly Chevy Beretta by Johny Corndawg. It’s just got a really great rhythm that I like to jam out to on repeat while running.

  5. Meghan September 9, 2015 / 4:49 am

    I love listening to Serial!

  7. Shana September 9, 2015 / 5:31 am

    This post got me all excited for Fall running! Yay for (hopefully) some cooler temps!

    • ashleyd September 9, 2015 / 11:17 am

      Oh I SO SO SO hope the cooler temps come soon! This morning’s run was brutal Shana!

  8. Shana September 9, 2015 / 5:33 am

    I usually don’t listen to any music or podcasts while running. I did listen to all of Serial while running though. Looking forward to the new season!

  9. Aditi September 9, 2015 / 7:23 am

    I’ve been listening to the Mystery Show podcasting my runs!

  10. Erica September 9, 2015 / 8:10 am

    Listening to ask me another keeps me amused and distracted while I run!

  11. Holly September 9, 2015 / 10:10 am

    I actually listen to books on my runs. I am currently listening to The Martian which is awesome!

  12. Bill September 9, 2015 / 10:10 am

    I listen to Jilliamn Michaels podcast

  13. Jillian September 9, 2015 / 10:30 am

    Serial! and now Undisclosed!

  14. kate September 9, 2015 / 10:50 am

    This American Life

  15. Miranda September 9, 2015 / 11:27 am

    Freaknomics podcast for short runs and Sword & Scale or Marc Maron’s WTF for longer runs.

  16. Ashley September 9, 2015 / 11:51 am

    This sounds like the perfect pre Christmas gift for myself

  17. Ellen W September 9, 2015 / 11:54 am

    I really like podcasts about bad movies like How Did This Get Made? and The Flop House. They keep me laughing so I forget that I’m hurting from running. I especially recommend (though NOT for kids) the Flop House episode on “50 Shades of Grey.” Underwhelming movie, but so many jokes.

  18. Marcie September 9, 2015 / 11:57 am

    I listen to NPR podcasts

  19. Annie September 9, 2015 / 12:04 pm

    Right now, it’s Want to Want Me by Jason Derulo…though I always hear Luke Bryan now too! 🙂

  20. Amie September 9, 2015 / 12:18 pm

    I usually listen to upbeat Pop.

  21. Lacy September 9, 2015 / 12:18 pm

    I don’t have a favorite song, I love listening to Pandora, right now I’m listening to the Good Charlotte station and love jamming out to high school favorites!

  22. Jennifer September 9, 2015 / 12:41 pm

    Beyonce and Nicki!

  23. Cherie September 9, 2015 / 12:44 pm

    Snap Judgement!

  24. Allison September 9, 2015 / 1:02 pm

    I listen to pandora!

  25. Anna September 9, 2015 / 1:08 pm

    I have been training for an Ironman so I have not had music when I run but when I did, I loved listening to Pink….most of her songs were upbeat and made me go fast.

  26. Chloe D September 9, 2015 / 1:32 pm

    This American Life!

  27. Jamie September 9, 2015 / 1:34 pm

    I’m in desperate need of a new watch! I’ve tried using my iphone too, and it just doesn’t cut it. I listen to NPR’s onPoint podcast during my long runs. It’s perfect because their “week in the news” roundup is on Fridays, and I always look forward to listening to it on my Saturday run.

  28. Camara September 9, 2015 / 1:35 pm

    during long runs I love listening to radio lab and this American life.

  29. Kimberly September 9, 2015 / 1:43 pm

    I usually listen to music on runs, but I’ve found that podcasts are great for long runs! I like Wait, wait, don’t tell me and Jillian Michael’s podcast.

  30. Katie D. September 9, 2015 / 2:03 pm

    I love listening to Skillet and TobyMac while on runs!

  31. Vanessa H. September 9, 2015 / 2:05 pm

    I love listening to 90s music – a fun flashback while I’m running!

  32. Michelle September 9, 2015 / 2:08 pm

    I loved Serial and now I’m listening to Undisclosed.

  33. Jen September 9, 2015 / 2:17 pm

    Lately I have been loving the podcast “You Must Remember This,” which deals with Hollywood. Fascinating and very engrossing while working out.

  34. Ryanne September 9, 2015 / 2:28 pm

    I’ve started listening to “Mystery Show” during runs….its easy to listen to and entertaining 🙂

  35. Dori September 9, 2015 / 2:37 pm

    I don’t like listening to anything when I run. It’s my time to think!

  36. Heather F September 9, 2015 / 2:38 pm

    I really love Bulletproof by LaRoux!

  37. Ken C September 9, 2015 / 2:38 pm

    Too Young to feel this Old by Garth Brooks

  38. Katie September 9, 2015 / 3:00 pm

    I really enjoy listening to the Jillian Michaels podcasts while I run, but I change it up with music sometimes too! Right now I’m mostly listening to upbeat pop country music, very fun!

  39. Alison September 9, 2015 / 3:15 pm

    Most of the time i just zone out on a random Pandora station or if the weather is great (c’mon Fall) I don’t listen to anything.

  40. Valerie September 9, 2015 / 3:17 pm

    This watch looks amazing! I love running (shamelessly) to pop music, like Nicki Minaj and One Direction. The tempo is perfect for running!

  41. Megan September 9, 2015 / 4:10 pm

    I actually listen to audio books when I run. Right now it’s a James Patterson thriller!

  42. Hayley September 9, 2015 / 4:19 pm

    Serial has kept me entertained on the treadmill!

  43. Kayley September 9, 2015 / 4:21 pm

    I love listening to Welcome to Night Vale during my runs.

  44. emilyd September 9, 2015 / 4:43 pm

    Dance music on Spotify 🙂

  45. tricia September 9, 2015 / 4:49 pm

    i love the running feature on spotify that matches the song to your pace, great way to discover new music and motivate!

  46. Landi September 9, 2015 / 4:59 pm

    Pandora and playlists

  47. Lauren S September 9, 2015 / 5:20 pm

    Anything by Pitbull!

  48. Jody September 9, 2015 / 5:38 pm

    I usually don’t use music but today I decided to run 30 minutes and listened to Pandora’s Pop Fitness channel.

  49. Kim K. September 9, 2015 / 5:38 pm

    pop fitness on pandora!

  50. Nicole September 9, 2015 / 6:10 pm

    Anything with a great beat! Usually top 40

  51. lynne September 9, 2015 / 6:17 pm

    My husband mixes electronic music so I usually listen to something he’s created!

  52. Blake September 9, 2015 / 6:17 pm

    I have a great 90s mix that I like to listen to!

  53. Laura September 9, 2015 / 7:16 pm

    I love listening to the Jillian Michaels podcast while I run. She is totally no nonsense and awesome 🙂

  54. Alicia September 9, 2015 / 7:57 pm

    I never run with music!

  55. cely September 9, 2015 / 8:57 pm

    I love taylor swift!

  56. Abbie September 9, 2015 / 8:58 pm

    I’ve only done one podcast in the past, but I’d like to start running to more instead of music!

  57. Madeline September 9, 2015 / 9:10 pm

    I love listening to the Joy the Baker podcast!

  58. angela lazo September 9, 2015 / 9:23 pm

    I listen to salsa music

  59. Laura Royal September 9, 2015 / 9:23 pm

    I love listening to anything 80’s b/c it puts me in my happy place!

  60. Melanie Vasquez September 9, 2015 / 10:10 pm

    I’ve been listening to The Nutrition Diva’s Quick and Dirty Tips.

  61. Madison September 9, 2015 / 10:12 pm

    I’m into Nerdist podcasts lately!

  62. tara September 9, 2015 / 10:44 pm

    I love angry rock music like Metallica or Eminem! Pumps me up and keeps me at a good pace.

  63. Lesley September 9, 2015 / 11:22 pm

    If I’m walking, I love the happier podcast and truth and iliza podcast. If I’m running, I need some upbeat pop music 🙂

  64. Molly September 9, 2015 / 11:57 pm

    Podcast –> The Moth & This American Life!

  65. Molly September 9, 2015 / 11:57 pm

    Podcast –> The Moth & This American Life!

  66. Betsy S. September 10, 2015 / 12:45 am

    I love a good mix of music, top 40 to start and finish and 70/80/90s for the middle miles!

  67. Annie September 10, 2015 / 1:04 am

    This watch looks awesome! When it comes to podcasts, you just can’t get any better than good ol’ This American Life.

  68. Brooke September 10, 2015 / 1:31 am

    i love love listening to podcasts especially Serial!

  69. Mary Frances Daly September 10, 2015 / 1:41 am

    After your recommendation a while ago, I finally tried Serial and loved it. Now I can’t find anything else I like to listen to!

  70. Cate September 10, 2015 / 1:42 am

    I’m loving anything with a great beat these days! Love mashups 🙂

  71. Emma G September 10, 2015 / 1:51 am

    I like the top 50 on spotify.

  72. Kara Foster September 10, 2015 / 1:54 am

    Pharrell 🙂

  73. Kara Foster September 10, 2015 / 1:56 am

    Coldplay

  74. Sofia September 10, 2015 / 1:58 am

    90s music, all day, every day.

  75. Kate September 10, 2015 / 4:14 am

    I love listening to mashups by White Panda when running! To switch it up, sometimes I listen to This American Life or Radiolab podcasts.

  77. Lauren September 10, 2015 / 12:04 pm

    Start-up is a great podcast!

  78. Stacy G. September 10, 2015 / 1:20 pm

    I love listening to How Did This Get Made because it keeps me laughing, which helps distract me.

  79. Ruth C September 10, 2015 / 2:16 pm

    Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and The Waves

  80. Kate M. September 10, 2015 / 5:06 pm

    I typically don’t listen to music on my long runs, but when I need a quick shot of energy I throw on Steve Aoki’s “Delirious”. Works every time!

  81. alexis September 10, 2015 / 6:29 pm

    Pop fitness on Pandora also :).

  82. Natalie September 10, 2015 / 7:06 pm

    I created an awesome running playlist filled with recent hits, but also some older songs/artists that I love! It keeps me pumped up during my run!

  83. Elisa T September 10, 2015 / 7:34 pm

    This watch seems awesome! Does everything you need while running (and a bit more). I love listening to techno while running, it gives me energy.

  84. Kayla September 10, 2015 / 10:18 pm

    currently loving Starr Struck Radio while I run!

  85. DJ September 11, 2015 / 1:55 am

    I love listening to 80’s New Wave songs while exercising.

  86. Kate O September 11, 2015 / 2:50 am

    I love the Pitch Perfect Pandora station when running, it’s upbeat and distracting! I’ve been listening to the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast lately, short episodes but really helpful.

  87. Lindsay September 11, 2015 / 4:14 am

    fort minor – remember the name!

  88. meredith September 11, 2015 / 10:30 am

    My current fav is Adele – Rolling In The Deep

  89. em September 11, 2015 / 1:25 pm

    Defying Gravity from Wicked is a great running song!

  90. Lauren September 11, 2015 / 1:32 pm

    I’ve been loving all the Nike Run playlists on Spotify!

  91. Haley Cupka September 11, 2015 / 2:13 pm

    I live out in the country and love just listening to the sounds of nature while I run!

  92. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero September 11, 2015 / 11:09 pm

    I am usually a country girl, but when running it is rap because of the beat.

  93. shaunie September 12, 2015 / 6:06 am

    I would have to say rock music

  94. liana@runtomunch.com September 12, 2015 / 3:05 pm

    I really like listening to the jillian michaels podcast. She’s silly and I love bad jokes.

  95. amanda sakovitz September 12, 2015 / 10:35 pm

    I like Cheerleader-Omi

  96. Thomas Murphy September 12, 2015 / 11:45 pm

    I like to listen to red hot chili peppers while running.

  97. Dawn Monroe September 12, 2015 / 11:47 pm

    I like an 70s/80s upbeat play list.

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