Nike Timing Triax Speed 50 Regular Watch

The Nike Triax Speed 50 Regular watch is the middle-distance timepiece of the Bill Bowerman series. If you have to ask who Bowerman is, it's time you did some homework. The National Distance Running Hall of Famer was the man responsible for Nike, as well as the University of Oregon's explosion as one of the best running schools in the country, which gave Eugene its distance running claim to fame. The Triax Speed collection is a tribute to Bowerman, as the “best running watches” Nike's ever made. This model is designed for middle to longer distance runners and athletes in training. A target time feature lets you compare your ideal and actual times. The Speed 50's 50-lap chronograph tracks your lap times, recalls your times, and gives you your best and average lap times. The five-segment interval timer lets you record through full interval workouts or run/walk training. The unique S-shape fits wrists ergonomically, and makes the Speed easy to read while kicking to the finish. The Speed is water resistant to 100m, so it'll take the toughest Eugene downpour in stride. The Regular features a smaller face size than the Super.

$58.95

Training Tips

Heart monitors are useful for knowing when you are in the right zone for your training efforts. If you understand what your maximum heart rate is, you can set up your monitor to beep at you when you exceed the high or low range of your heart rate for the type of workout you are doing.

Cross training gives your body a chance to recover while still exercising. If yesterday has a hard run day up and down hills, then today's bicycle ride gives your aching knees a well deserved break.

Anaeroic threshold is when lactic acid starts to build up in your body as your muscles are not getting the oxygen they require. This threshold is typically expressed as a percentage of your VO2 max - the amount of oxygen per kilogram of weight that a person can use in converting fuel to energy. Elite athletes threshold might be as high as 90% of VO2 max.

Efficient running position allows you to run farther and faster. Keep the heel raise to a minimum, relax your upper body and hands, keep your upper body poised and quiet.