How rugged is an iPad?
Could I use it for c25k app in a backpack without harming it?
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by Jason - "Oh and my 4 y/o plays with ours all the time. hasnt broken it yet. Considering its the only "toy" he hasnt broken, it must be fairly rugged. "
That's encouraging!
That's encouraging!
Consider the weight & size when "running".
Watch out for bending when choosing a backpack
Ottorbox & Temple cases.
Holds up to a 4 year old, but probably not a bear or a disc golf course. 😉
y'all are great, thanks.
Watch out for bending when choosing a backpack
Ottorbox & Temple cases.
Holds up to a 4 year old, but probably not a bear or a disc golf course. 😉
y'all are great, thanks.
There is no question in my mind that the iPad is plenty rugged to be put in a case and packed in a backpack. No reason that you should bend it or stress it. The question is, why would you want to add a pound and a half, and have to wear a pack for a 5k. A 5k is so short. Your training runs are all going to be short. I'd say carry a small amount of water if you want to in a running belt, or a jersey pocket. Use a nano, or at most an iPod touch. Go light, go fast. You will be running 3 miles before you know it. Light is more fun. Get the iPad for everything else in your life.
I carry my iPhone in a small camera case in a Nathan fuel belt a lot. You can get all kinds of apps for running. They use gps to measure time and distance, and you can upload to websites that keep your running history as soon as the run is over, assuming you are in service.
I carry my iPhone in a small camera case in a Nathan fuel belt a lot. You can get all kinds of apps for running. They use gps to measure time and distance, and you can upload to websites that keep your running history as soon as the run is over, assuming you are in service.
Thanks for the vote of confidence rmcmpastor, I'm not giving up, but it's doubtful I'll ever go fast LOL
The bottom line is I can not afford multiple devices. C25K is just one facet I need to consider. Living without a pda, which was also my mp3 player is tough. 😉 Part of the reason I'd consider the iPad is because I tried to use my pda as a reader. It wasn't very comfortable. And a bigger view of iCal would be cool.
I really appreciate all the input!
The bottom line is I can not afford multiple devices. C25K is just one facet I need to consider. Living without a pda, which was also my mp3 player is tough. 😉 Part of the reason I'd consider the iPad is because I tried to use my pda as a reader. It wasn't very comfortable. And a bigger view of iCal would be cool.
I really appreciate all the input!
You couldn't possibly be any slower than me. I turned in a new PR for the slowest 5K ever this summer:) By all means, get the iPad, 5k or no 5k!
How rugged is an iPad?