Avenue A by Adidas *SPOILERS*

[Stella Bella]

@@cpl100 I'm really embarrassed to say that I don't remember exactly what worked since my order number listed in my order receipt email was in this format: xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxx. I might have taken the middle portion of the order number (the 11 number/letter combo sandwiched between the hyphens or the last 7 digits of that portion anyway). The whole thing was quite confusing especially since the order number listed in the shipping confirmation email is different from the one listed in the order receipt email...

 

[DianeER]

 ... my order number listed in my order receipt email was in this format: xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxx. I might have taken the middle portion of the order number (the 11 number/letter combo sandwiched between the hyphens or the last 7 digits of that portion anyway). 

My order confirmation number was of the same format as yours, and was not accepted. I tried the middle portion of the order number but that also did not work. So I wrote to AdidasAvenueA @ adidas.com and explained that I could not get the exchange form to work on the website and received a very prompt response arranging the exchange by email.

 

[lns02]

I finally got my box!!! I love everything as expected. My sneakers and slides at both about a half size too big but I don't think it's enough to warrant the hassle of an exchange. Though I hate this credit card statement so much, you really can't beat this box.

Side note. I know this is a running box, but I'd love a cross trainer to be thrown in at some point. And I know this is boting, but maybe even a good pair of socks?

 

[cpl100]

I got my exchange taken care of by email also.  I emailed to ask about how to figure out the order number field and was helped by email without completing the form.

Excellent service by this subscription!  Love it!

 

[lauradiniwilk]

Has anyone tried out the watch?  I am definitely confused...I appreciate the ability to see my heart rate while I'm running, but what would be really helpful to me is if there was some kind of graph so I can see what my heart rate was during different points in the workout, and how long it was at it's max rate.  I looked EVERYWHERE in the app and all I can see is my average heart rate, which is not super useful to me. 

Here are some pics of the app in case anyone was curious.  Note that I'm only on week 1 day 3 of a couch to 5K program, so it's both walking and running (not that I'm a fast runner even at my best, hahaha).

 

[iPretty949]

Has anyone tried out the watch?  I am definitely confused...I appreciate the ability to see my heart rate while I'm running, but what would be really helpful to me is if there was some kind of graph so I can see what my heart rate was during different points in the workout, and how long it was at it's max rate.  I looked EVERYWHERE in the app and all I can see is my average heart rate, which is not super useful to me. 

Here are some pics of the app in case anyone was curious.  Note that I'm only on week 1 day 3 of a couch to 5K program, so it's both walking and running (not that I'm a fast runner even at my best, hahaha).

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That last photo you showed, it asks to rotate the phone to show the chart.

 

[Miccarty2]

I'm confused by the watch and app too. I need to find a more in depth instruction guide. I have only tried it once - I got it late Monday night and I stuck it on the charger and then tried it on an early Tuesday run/walk, so I haven't had a chance to really sit down with it yet... So that was not terribly helpful but I guess I'm agreeing that it's not super intuitive! I'm used to a Garmin where I can see pace, miles, etc., all easily in the face. Once I get a chance to sit down and play with it I'll update!

Overall I'm really happy with the box. My favorite thing might be the tank! But the shoes seem like they will be great too!

 

[lauradiniwilk]

@@iPretty949 Thank you so much!  It's written so small and faint it would have taken me weeks to notice!

@@Miccarty2 Here is the user guide; I figured a lot of it out myself but I thought the section about the assessment workout was interesting (p.41).  Also the distinction between a training plan vs. a free workout/run wasn't very intuitive. 

http://assets1-micoach.adidas.com/Multimedia/com/PDF/adidas_FitSmart_UserManual.pdf

The run score is another really interesting feature; it ranks your runs on a scale of 0 to 1000, with 0 being you laying on the pavement and 1000 being world record setting runs.  Love that I will be able to track the quality of my performance (ha) over time. 

Here is my heart rate chart now that I figured out what the heck I'm doing.  I have always known my body has to work harder than normal people, so it will be nice to have something to take to my doctor to ask if I'm at risk of an exploding heart if my HR is super high every time I run. (my resting HR is anywhere from 65-85 and my BP is always great, but the second I start working out it's RED ZONE RED ZONE RED ZONE).



And one last thing..To sync your phone, click on the middle button, then use the down arrow to scroll to the image of a phone and a blue tooth sign.  Then click on the middle button again and your watch will do the blue glowing thing.  It took me an embarrassing amount of time to figure that out, since the stupid app just says to click the middle button and that's it.  Duh. 

 

[jenny1973]

@@lauradiniwilk, WOW!  Tachycardia???? 

I am more of a walker/speed walker, I do not run on 43 year old knees that are damaged from years of dancing. I have a friend who did the couch to 5k, she loved it, they did the Color Run.

 

[lauradiniwilk]

@@jenny1973 It's not tachycardia; my resting heart rate is fine. I *think* that I just have a naturally higher max heart rate than many, but I'm super happy to have a way to start tracking it to have a more informed convo at my next physical!

 

[lauradiniwilk]

(Because even in my early 20s at peak fitness I would look at my heart rate in the elliptical vs my beighbor's, and mine has alllllways been high)

 

[cpl100]

UGH!  Totally forgot to take it off the charger this morning and put it on.  Also, can't get it to show any of the stuff shown above, just the pedometer stuff.  

I am clueless.....

 

[lauradiniwilk]

UGH!  Totally forgot to take it off the charger this morning and put it on.  Also, can't get it to show any of the stuff shown above, just the pedometer stuff.  

I am clueless.....

To get it to actually record your heart rate (instead of just displaying it), you need to tell the watch you are working out.  I do that by clicking the center button and pressing down twice to go to "run workout" but you can also pre-load workouts from the app onto your watch or click down once more for a gym workout.  You then click the center button and it will start finding your heart rate.  Once you do THAT, you have to click the center button again to actually start the workout (very important, I forgot to do that until halfway through this morning's run and I was SO MAD).

To stop the workout, you have to press the down button 6 times and it will say "end workout?"  Click on the center button and it shows a triangle and a square.  When it's on the triangle, your workout is paused; press the down button one more time to get the little bar to underline the square.  Then click the center button.

The next time you open the adidas train and run workout on your phone, it should automatically sync your workout data.  When you click on the three lines at the top left of the home screen, you can click on workout history.  Your workout should show up on the workouts tab.  If you click on it, you will see that white screen with the black letters that I posted above.  When you rotate the screen (you might need to unlock your screen first if you have it set to not rotate), you can toggle between the heart rate and the pace analysis. 

Hope this helps!!

 

[Geek2]

Thanks for the info and tips about how to use the tracker. I finally got it out of the box and put it on charge. Now I just need to start exercising.

 

[cpl100]

To get it to actually record your heart rate (instead of just displaying it), you need to tell the watch you are working out.  I do that by clicking the center button and pressing down twice to go to "run workout" but you can also pre-load workouts from the app onto your watch or click down once more for a gym workout.  You then click the center button and it will start finding your heart rate.  Once you do THAT, you have to click the center button again to actually start the workout (very important, I forgot to do that until halfway through this morning's run and I was SO MAD).

To stop the workout, you have to press the down button 6 times and it will say "end workout?"  Click on the center button and it shows a triangle and a square.  When it's on the triangle, your workout is paused; press the down button one more time to get the little bar to underline the square.  Then click the center button.

The next time you open the adidas train and run workout on your phone, it should automatically sync your workout data.  When you click on the three lines at the top left of the home screen, you can click on workout history.  Your workout should show up on the workouts tab.  If you click on it, you will see that white screen with the black letters that I posted above.  When you rotate the screen (you might need to unlock your screen first if you have it set to not rotate), you can toggle between the heart rate and the pace analysis. 

Hope this helps!!

Thank you so much for spending the time to type all of that information.  Will it also track a workout if my running is actually walking?  (Remember, I am clueless.....)

 

[Sadejane]

Thanks everyone for all the wonderful posts on how to get the most from the watch. I just put mine on the charger and will start using it today. This tracker comes at a really good time for me, since I started medication today that can cause weight gain. I'm so happy with Avenue A! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sldb]

I think it would track your heart rate while doing any exercise. I used it to track while doing aerobics.

 

[Geek2]

I'm going to try it too with one of the popsugar fitness videos on YouTube. Interested in seeing how it works.

 

[cpl100]

Today I got my replacement slides and they fit me perfectly.  So happy they have the exchange program.

 

[Bizgirlva]

I traded for the headband and it arrived today. I love it, it's nice and wide. I'll see how it stays on my head during a workout tonight.

My sister is a little on the fence about staying subscribed for the fall. Are you all staying on? She's gonna wait for the spoiler then decide.