PM2 Computer Question

allantats · Post by **allantats** » December 28th, 2009, 7:59 pm

Hi all,

First post here...
I've tried twice to program a new workout into my PM2 computer, but it wouldn't take.
I tried to do a distance workout with timed breaks...500-750-1000-1000-750-500, with 1-2 min. breaks in between.
Is this too many different distances, or am I missing something?
I usually do 4X 1000M with breaks, and have had no troubles programming that.

Thanks,
Al

Citroen · Post by **Citroen** » December 28th, 2009, 8:51 pm

You can't do variable intervals with a PM2. It's simply not possible.

You'll need a pencil, paper and a stopwatch to do that 500-...1000-...500 workout.

PM2 can only do equal length/equal rest or equal duration/equal rest intervals.

The more complex variable intervals are a feature of the PM3/PM4 monitors.

allantats · Post by **allantats** » December 28th, 2009, 9:39 pm

That 'splains it...
Thanks very much for quick reply.
Very good forum here, BTW.

TabbRows · Post by **TabbRows** » December 29th, 2009, 11:06 am

Al,

You can reprogram anytime after you're finished. Just click the on/off button twice then click on meters and reset via the arrows then hit the ready button. The monitor will stay up for around 4 minutes so no worries about it blanking on you if you're rest intervals are less than that. Hit the stop watch with 5 seconds to go. Then grab the handle, set yourself and start again. That may take you 3 seconds or 10 seconds. But it's close enough. You can also look at a wall clock with a sweep second hand and gauge the approximate time. Again within a few seconds is close enough.

You on a B or a C?

allantats · Post by **allantats** » December 29th, 2009, 5:07 pm

TabbRows wrote:Al,

You can reprogram anytime after you're finished. Just click the on/off button twice then click on meters and reset via the arrows then hit the ready button. The monitor will stay up for around 4 minutes so no worries about it blanking on you if you're rest intervals are less than that. Hit the stop watch with 5 seconds to go. Then grab the handle, set yourself and start again. That may take you 3 seconds or 10 seconds. But it's close enough. You can also look at a wall clock with a sweep second hand and gauge the approximate time. Again within a few seconds is close enough.

You on a B or a C?

Thanks...I actually did pretty much that today.
I'm on a B.
I've owned it for a few months, but am now just getting some time on it, as the weather now officially sucks in Canada. lol
Been mostly doing 4X1000, but just changing it up a little now.

Anigif · Post by **Anigif** » December 29th, 2009, 8:26 pm

TabbRows wrote:The monitor will stay up for around 4 minutes so no worries about it blanking on you if you're rest intervals are less than that.

I think it maybe depend a bit of what monitor - some are just 2 min, I've heard.. But it's easy to try out and it sounds it works for Al, so that's good