I used to be a runner - lapsed.
Sick of being fair, fat and fifty so am planning to go back to it. Have done some short runs over past couple of weeks in preparation for a relay marathon (where I am running 2.6 miles as are my other 9 team mates) and I have remembered how much healthier (and thinner) I was when doing this regularly.
Soooo impulsively have entered the New Forest 10K on 9 September. Looked at last years results and worked out that a chip time of 57 minutes and 22 secs would get me around 10th position (out of 120 women in the 50-59 category who completed the run) - so obviously being the goal driven type I will aim for that. Will need a running watch - one that is reliable but also very simple and intuitive to use and doesn't need a degree in computer programming to operate. 'Easy to use' is my most important criterion. Your recommendations would be gratefully received 