Category: Running

  • Garmin Forerunner 110 – Managing History Data

    In this video I’ll show you how to view your history and how to manage the data from the computer since you cannot delete saved activities. The best way to move your activities is to upload them to garmin connect, or to garmin training center. to manage the activities, you simply need to delete the…

  • Garmin Forerunner 110 – Initial Setup – Getting Started – Update Firmware

    In this video, I’ll go over the initial setup, including software setup using a Garmin Forerunner 110. First thing is to setup your user profile, once done you want to go outside or by the window and acquire satellites to set the date/time. After that, you can connect the USB cable to your PC or…

  • Garmin Forerunner 110 – How to Reset

    In this video I’ll show you how to perform a gard reset on your garmin forerunner 110. This is usually a good method when your unit is frozen or is blank. You do this by holding down the lap/reset + light buttons at the same time for a few seconds. You will get a prompt…

  • Garmin Forerunner 205 305 vs 310 Quick Compare Review

    Very quick compare review of the Foreruner 310 and the older 205/305. Other than the physical appearance, very few menu changes,so that old users can upgrade to the new unit with no problem. However, the 305 is still a good buy for those on a budget   Find us on Google+

  • Garmin Forerunner 310 vs 405 / 410 – Compare Review

    Quick compare video between the Garmin forerunner 405 vs 310. Both units have features that are great. I go over the battery life, form factor, usability, data fields, alerts, bezel etc…   Find us on Google+

  • Road ID vs 1BandID Quick Compare Review

    Just got my 1BandID in the mail and I wanted to do a quick compare review against my RoadID bracelet. Same idea – stainless steel with etched emergency contact information.   The Road ID has worked well over the years, even use it when hiking or out during search & rescue training. I don’t always carry…

  • Garmin Forerunner 110 vs 405 /410 Compare Review

    This is a quick compare review between a garmin forerunner 110 and a 405. Our local outfitter store, Trail Shop provided me with a demo unit and I ran with the unit for about 20 km which forms the basis of my review. I will use the 405 as the comparison.   overall the device…

  • 2012 Hypothermic Half Marathon Halifax

    Another cold -12C at CFB Shearwater in Eastern passage Nova Scotia for the 2012 edition (Feb 5 2012) of the Hypothermic Half Marathon for the Halifax area runners.   This is the second year that the race route has been at CFB Shearwater and along Cow Bay road. Some segments are along sidewalk, but mostly…

  • 2011 SSQ Quebec City Marathon

    A summary of scenes from the 2011 SSQ Quebec City Marathon (Deux Rives). The 3 day event includes a womens only 5k run (dames de coeur) and the main event is a full slate , 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon races.   Hurricane Irene made its presence known as the winds & rain…

  • Scotiabank Bluenose Marathon 2011

    The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon has a variety of events for all fitness levels – walkers or runners. From a 5K run/walk to a Full Marathon, there is something for everyone.   Covered the start of the 2011 bluenose marathon, half marathon, 10k & 5k. The start times were all over the place within the…