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ChampionChip Develops New Permanent Timing System for Outdoor Sports in U.S.
Posted November 8th, 2007 at 4:03 PM by Martha Jones
Section: News & Results, Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous
ChampionChip has developed a new permanent timing system that can be incorporated in any outdoor sports setting; such as a track or public park. Called TimePoint, the system is currently installed in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. TimePoint is now available for U.S. installations.
The TimePoint system comprises three parts: ground antennas, the housing and a scoreboard display that shows an athlete his or her time as soon as he or she passes the system. The display is optional, but certainly adds a huge “wow” benefit to the system as athletes can see their time instantly displayed.
Additionally, run times are sent to the Internet and athletes can check the www.mychampionchip.com Web site for laps and training progress. They can compare and share their data with other athletes around the world.
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Relax and run “NAKED”!
Posted January 11th, 2007 at 4:00 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Running & Training, Motivation
I have an odd habit. I try to run naked once a week. By “naked”, I actually mean “without a watch”.
We runners love our gadgets, and the sports watch is the grandaddy of all running accessories. Many of us literally feel naked without one. Take my iPod, GPS, HR monitor, and hydration pack - but leave me my watch!
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On August 29, 2008
Terry said:
Hi Ryan; Thanks for representing the USA, the marathon was the most anticpated event for me as i saw...