I want the timer so I can time my walk/run segments, ie.run 1 min, walk 2min etc. It was suggested in the book I was reading and I thought it was a good idea so I didn't have to keep looking at a watch. I will have to get one anyway because my everyday watch does not have a 2nd hand.

When emailing a my future sis n law she suggested to get a heart rate monitor (I never used one) with the watch/timer. My husband knows someone who works for Polar and probably can get me one.

In the mean time I will do some research.

~ JoAnn
PS...I personally would be fine with just a Timex. I am sure one them have a dual timer. I will research them also.