My daughter is currently trying out for her High School soccer team. One of their goals is to be able to run two miles in fifteen minutes. My daughter is having a hard time pacing herself and I thought there might be a technological solution to the problem. Enter the Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver/Personal Trainer. This GPS Trainer allows you to enter your course and then improve your time by racing against your “virtual self.” The unit is integrated with Google Earth and Maps as well.

While the size of the unit is bigger than a sports watch most reviewers have found it very comfortable. The unit is waterproof and has a large screen display. A mini-USB port on the unit can connect to the iincluded AC adapter or a USB cable that you can connect to your PC. If you connect to your PC, you can transfer data as well as charge the unit.

The GPS receiver is able to track and maintain a lock on your position. After initial setup, the GPS is usually able to receive a signal within seconds.

The best part of the Garmin Forerunner 205 is the Training functions. You can choose between quick workouts, interval and advanced workout. You can set the distance and time, distance and pace, or time and pace of your workout and keep yourself on track. Advanced workouts lets you set goals for each workout step. The Garmin comes with software so that you can set up the workouts on your PC and them upload them to your unit.

This device usually retails for over $250, but you can find it on sale for $129.99 with free shipping at Buy.com.