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Desperately seeking....a Pedometer! a cheap one!

Vindiesel
Vindiesel Posts: 472 Forumite
in I wanna buy it or do it
HI all

I am running the Great Manchester Run in May and need a pedometer to track my progress. Ideally...i want to spend a fiver or less! i know, i know but if you don't ask...

I know Newitts.com have mad sales periodically and sell them for 2 quid but not at the mo...can anyone asisst?


thanks :-)

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  • mineallmine
    mineallmine Posts: 3,053 Forumite
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    Hi, have you tried Argos?
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  • In_for_a_Bargain
    In_for_a_Bargain Posts: 1,505 Forumite
    There is one in Argos for about £3 or just under.
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  • Vindiesel
    Vindiesel Posts: 472 Forumite
    HI,

    yes i was actually going to jog down now and get one but i have read the reviews and they are very scathing. Really would seem follish to buy one after around 30 reviews all pretty musch saying they are rubbish!

    Gotta keep looking :-(
  • mineallmine
    mineallmine Posts: 3,053 Forumite
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    Bump... hopefully someone here can recommend one.
    :) Declutter 300 things in December challenge, 9/300. Clear the living room. Re-organize storage
    :cool2: Cherryprint: "More stuff = more stuff to tidy up!"     Less things. Less stuff. More life.
    :heart: Fab thread: Long daily walks
  • turtlemoose
    turtlemoose Posts: 1,653 Forumite
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    Afraid I can't recommend a good one, but definately steer clear of the argos one - it's rubbish! Every time you cough you add 4 steps lol!
  • mlwannabe
    mlwannabe Posts: 33 Forumite
    Look on the magazine rack in newsagents - there's often free pedometers in special health editions or maybe even in health shops or doctors?
  • CallaLily
    CallaLily Posts: 164 Forumite
    I have to agree with pp stay well clear of the argos one mine died within 6 hours of purchase! Absolute rubbish!
  • robnye
    robnye Posts: 5,411 Forumite
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    turtlemoose wrote: »
    Afraid I can't recommend a good one, but definately steer clear of the argos one - it's rubbish! Every time you cough you add 4 steps lol!


    and as for if you pass wind.......:eek: :rotfl:
    smile --- it makes people wonder what you are up to.... ;) :cool:
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