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Suunto X6 Watch
The Suunto X6 Watch completely redefines the way athlete's monitor and record training data. Like all Suunto Wristop Computers, the X6 gives you instant access to chronometer, weather, and altitude information. But the X6 provides a deeper understanding of your performance. A PC interface lets you download recorded data from your watch to a PC. The included Suunto Activity Manager software helps you to visualize altitude profiles for your routes, analyze and plan your training and keep a performance diary. And you can share and compare information with other X6 users at Suuntosports.com. Upload your data to let your friends and the whole world know how hard you are training or just to share the experience of an amazing hike.
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$385.00 $349.00 
Works Great So Far...
I spent a long time researching altimeter watches trying to figure out which one is the best for my uses. I just moved to CO, and have been getting into hiking and camping, and a variety of outdoor high altitude activities. I purchased this watch about a month ago, and it has been to the top of two 14ers (Beirstadt and Quandery) with me. I especially like the fact that you can keep a log that you can uplink to your computer and see stats of your hike. At the top of the 14er's the altimeter was a little under, once by about 300' (Bierstadt, I attribute it to the weather) and by about 100' on Quandery. Being the weekend hiker that I am, I don't see how that difference is of any real inportance, and I think that most of the difference is due to my not calibrating it correctly. Other reviews have mentioned that the X6's backlight isn't bright enoug: To that, I say that you must have really bad eyes, I have had no issues reading this display from any angle. I really like the button layout, and the menu driven interface, it makes it very easy to get around and configure. The other thing that I've read about is the infamous "reset to factory default time" problem with earlier runs from Suunto. As long as your watch's serial # starts with a number above 310 you should be OK. Overall, I'm loving it so far!
slick watch
This watch is super cool. Lots of great features. I often find myself hiking farther than I might otherwise as I see myself within reach of a vertical goal. The thermometer, as simple as it may be, is also pretty handy. I was surpised when I immersed it in a spring mid-summer in Utah on a 95 degree day and discovered that the spring was 33 degrees.
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Training Tips
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.
If you want to make progess in your training, join a running group. A commitment to meet on a regular basis with a group of like minded individuals will help you keep your focus.
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