tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post330751566380643093..comments2023-10-30T07:16:03.980-04:00Comments on Run Far & Strong: Running Sunglasses & my Forerunner 305....Janice {Run Far}http://www.blogger.com/profile/15336320481965470701noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-34516849821585024602009-08-20T16:32:37.853-04:002009-08-20T16:32:37.853-04:00I swear by my Ryders!! Love the blog BTW!! Stumbl...I swear by my Ryders!! Love the blog BTW!! Stumbled on it from the weight loss challenge over at Denise's blog...<br /><br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201798535124486736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-87881847346197274832009-08-09T21:29:36.201-04:002009-08-09T21:29:36.201-04:00I had something similar happen to my Garmin 205 (b...I had something similar happen to my Garmin 205 (basically the same thing as the 305 without the HR monitor). I tried in vain to talk to a human on their support line. The hold time was estimated to be 35 minutes! Here is a copy of the e-mail response I received: "Are you charging the unit for more than 3 hours? If the unit is left on the charger for more than 3 hours it runs the risk of locking the software. This software lock occurs to protect the unit from an overcharge which will damage the internal battery. If you need to leave the unit on the charger for an extended period of time and it will not power on, you will need to perform a soft reset. This is done by pressing and holding MODE and LAP/RESET for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds release both buttons and press POWER. The unit should power on normally."<br /><br />I'm not sure about it not keeping a charge, but this may help you. I hope so.<br /><br />As far as sunglasses, I purchased some last year from Roadrunner Sports. I loved them at first, especially the polarized lenses. The only issue I have is their durability. The lenses fall out and the nose piece is coming off. I don't recommend them for that reason. But the polarized lenses are a must!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-16136451458468679932009-08-06T22:46:14.850-04:002009-08-06T22:46:14.850-04:00Don't scrimp on this you only have two eyes; O...Don't scrimp on this you only have two eyes; Oakley, Rudy Project or Bolle, polarized lenses are best expect to spend $50-150Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841289199998319545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-43253665890099262162009-08-06T20:10:26.219-04:002009-08-06T20:10:26.219-04:00i'm 30 and just started wearing sunglass to ru...i'm 30 and just started wearing sunglass to run last year for that very reason. sun damage on my eyes. it's brutal! i LOOOOOVE my Bolles. They are PERFECT for running in, sporty and light. I heart them. :)Being Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313501742081164175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-72916025784091579982009-08-06T13:18:10.376-04:002009-08-06T13:18:10.376-04:00I never run w/sunglasses, but I think I should pro...I never run w/sunglasses, but I think I should probably start.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373225130119402444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-38820734806276537992009-08-06T10:36:54.332-04:002009-08-06T10:36:54.332-04:00I'm having the same issue with my Garmin right...I'm having the same issue with my Garmin right now. I plan on calling them today or tomorrow. <br /><br />Call them. They tend to be great with customer service. May even ask you to send yours in if they can't fix it over the phone and will send you a new one.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860359512505828586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-48743936185407811182009-08-05T10:50:29.950-04:002009-08-05T10:50:29.950-04:00I was also going to suggest re-setting/re-booting ...I was also going to suggest re-setting/re-booting the Garmin. Hope that worked! Mine konked out on me for good this week. :(<br /><br />I lose and break subglasses often, especially if I'm running in them, so I just go with cheapos from my local running store.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-61540852809595456292009-08-05T08:20:19.003-04:002009-08-05T08:20:19.003-04:00I just left my sunglasses on top of my car yesterd...I just left my sunglasses on top of my car yesterday, yep, guess I'm in the market as well. I may be looking at some Rudy Projects - lots of good deals.<br /><br />Garmin - folks seem to have good luck in sending them back for refirb/repair.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398496906384738920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-54008951670803515422009-08-05T07:25:22.880-04:002009-08-05T07:25:22.880-04:00I started wearing sunglasses when I run about a ye...I started wearing sunglasses when I run about a year and a half ago. I was getting headaches on my long runs and couldn't figure out why, then I started wearing the sunglasses and they did the trick. Now, I weat them pretty much on all my runs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-13420709673889959342009-08-05T01:37:59.442-04:002009-08-05T01:37:59.442-04:00I have to wear sunglasses anytime I am outside, ev...I have to wear sunglasses anytime I am outside, even in the clouds. My eyes are way too sensitive. I wear some sporty Swiss Army ones currently, Oakley makes some great womens sporty shades, and a brand that my husband turned me on to is Native. The more expensive ones will makes repairs or even replace glasses. I am waiting to get my Maui Jim's back from fixing a broken lens, my 22 month old nephew just grabbed them off my face and slung them onto the pavement. They are pretty sturdy, it only got a chip in the lens but I wanted to send them in to keep them nice and in good shape! <br /><br />I have the Garmin 405 and have had some issues with it. Unfortunately the Tech Support hasn't been the greatest or easiest to communicate with. Good luck! <br /><br />By the way, I found your blog through Mel over at Tall Mom on the Run!5 Miles Past Emptyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-35492637215808760162009-08-05T00:01:28.353-04:002009-08-05T00:01:28.353-04:00I wear a hat when I run. Let me know what kind of...I wear a hat when I run. Let me know what kind of sunglasses you get...I have been thinking about getting a pair myself. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508678801078330932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-12999842439497850522009-08-04T22:58:09.137-04:002009-08-04T22:58:09.137-04:00my 8 year old just got glasses this past year too....my 8 year old just got glasses this past year too....i just got myself some running prescription sunglass, just cheap ones at wal mart, but they do the trick and are semi-sporty....but, if i had the money, i would probably go for some oakleys, everybody seems to swear by them...sorry about the garmin, i have no clue thereOz Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708432336187308653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-63699621907320125652009-08-04T22:50:54.850-04:002009-08-04T22:50:54.850-04:00i have a pair of ryders and they are excellent. th...i have a pair of ryders and they are excellent. they are so lightweight - don't even feel them on me. i never run without sunglasses, my eyes are so sensitive to light ..justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081885076553861768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-75272574328924403032009-08-04T22:07:46.539-04:002009-08-04T22:07:46.539-04:00I swear by running in sunglasses. Have similar su...I swear by running in sunglasses. Have similar sun damage on the whites o' me eyes. I run in the Maui Jim Kona Rose. Light, refreshing and rarely fogs. They're kinda pricey though... I got mine on e-bay and saved a hundred bucks.<br /><br />Did you try rebooting the Garmin? Hold the down the mode button and the lap button for 10 seconds. Sad news though... I'm on my third watch. They just quit working after a couple of years (that happened to two of 'em - one of them was covered under warranty) and the third one died because of the rain at St George last year.<br /><br />You can also try downloading new firmware at www.garmin.com but someone I know tried it and it completely toasted her watch.<br /><br />The next watch I buy will have an extended warranty. Good Luck!rabidrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348612727159450417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-45692267346212635822009-08-04T21:37:22.343-04:002009-08-04T21:37:22.343-04:00I will have a post up about the Optic Nerve sungla...I will have a post up about the Optic Nerve sunglasses that I got as a gift.. Should be up in the morning. Sorry about your Garmin, that is a HUGE fear of mine..Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-28899079504540177892009-08-04T21:22:20.183-04:002009-08-04T21:22:20.183-04:00I have never run with sun glasses but I really sho...I have never run with sun glasses but I really should start.Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967080850862781446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-27778695584683422492009-08-04T20:39:30.296-04:002009-08-04T20:39:30.296-04:00I cant run without my sunglasses! LOL.. well. I me...I cant run without my sunglasses! LOL.. well. I mean.. I CAN.. but I just dont feel right when I do :) LOL.. <br /><br />I have Ironman glasses I bought at target... about 17bucks :) <br /><br />thanks for the post about the forerunner... i had never heard about it... sounds so cool! (sorry yours is messed up:(<br /><br /><br />happy running!Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118939224531408503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033550876088006360.post-3272517475873947262009-08-04T19:29:17.257-04:002009-08-04T19:29:17.257-04:00Geez, that's scary. I don't wear sun glass...Geez, that's scary. I don't wear sun glasses when I run ever. Just don't feel like it. I guess I better consider it.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.com