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Nike+ SportWatch GPS is an affordable run tracking watch (gallery)

I've been testing out the new red and black Nike+ SportWatch GPS and it did a great job tracking my first half marathon and all my training runs leading up to the event.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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Nike+ SportWatch GPS retail package

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The red and black model is a Best Buy exclusive

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I don't have much more room left on the band. Under the end tab is a USB connector.

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There are five main options on the SportWatch

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You can connect GPS, a shoe sensor, and heart rate monitor

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Get started on the workout

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Your main stat appears on the bottom with scrolling stats up top

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I completed my first half marathon in under 2 hours

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I've ran 170 miles in total with the SportWatch GPS

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Here is my fastest 10K record

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The half marathon is 13.1, but with the tunnel the distance was a bit off

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I think was during a downhill portion

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There are clock settings on the SportWatch

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You can wear the SportWatch as a watch if you like too

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The Nike+ Connect software is used to manage your SportWatch

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Here is a glimpse of my half marathon on the Nike+ site

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