GARMIN 010-00375-00 Forerunner 301 GPS Receiver Personal Training Device

GARMIN 010-00375-00 Forerunner 301 GPS Receiver Personal Training Device | Great Product so far!

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	GARMIN 010-00375-00 Forerunner 301 GPS Receiver Personal Training Device Garmin Garmin average customer review:based on 204 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Fat or fit - this is for you! Whether you are a triathlete in training or just want to see tangible results, the Forerunner 301 sets the pace with innovative features: Easy to use ? no calibration required. Just turn it on and go Customize your Forerunner 301 to get the most out of your training - Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer / Auto Lap records lap data when you reach a specified distance so you never have to punch the lap button / AutoLearn feature learns user's heart rate zones, adjusting them as fitness levels improve / Virtual Partner lets you train against a specified time, distance or pace goals / AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout Included Training Center software lets you create custom workouts with templates from the experts at TrainingPeaks.com. The software also allows you to store and analyze data using interactive graphs that chart your speed, elevation, pace or heart rate data. Your course is overlaid on a map so you can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other factors affect your performance. Garmin has also formed a partnership with MotionBased.com to provide Forerunner 301 users with unique internet-based performance analysis and mapping tools for GPS and heart-rate information Display - 1.44? x 0.92? (W x H); 100 x 64 pixels on FSTN display with LCD backlighting / Physical size - 3.3? x 1.7? x 0.7? (W x H x D). Battery Life - Up to 14 hours (typical use); rechargeable lithium ion. Waterproof - IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.) 5000 lap memory (up to 2 years worth of lap data) organized into days or weeks. Heart rate, pace, time distance, interval workout & advanced custom workout alerts

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My running+biking companion

I was looking for a bike monitor that could analyze my speed and distance. Went for a lookout of Polar products but they where just too expensive.

Found this alternative with gps tracking that not only gives you speed, distance but also elevation and hear rate monitoring.

When I took up running this was it, it has presets for both sports, counts your calories burned based on your age, height and weight profile nd gives you detalied info when you plug it on your PC.

ADVICE: If you use a Mac try using TrailRunner, it's a free app thet integrates with Google maps to give you a detail on your routes and keeps a log of your workouts.

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Great Product so far!

I've only had it for a bit over a month, but it's been great so far! I love the results it gives me (Avg. HR, HR over time, Pace, etc); it's just what I wanted. The GPS map on the computer can be a little off (it can show your path as being in a river if you're close to one), but it records the actual path well, with respect to turns, etc. I have seen that some people have troubles getting the HR monitor to work (no HR shows up). This has happened to me twice, but by wetting the contacts on the inside of the chest strap and/or readjusting my strap (placing it lower or higher), I got the HR to show up again.

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I love my garmin 301 forerunner wrist

Thank you for alowing me to share my joy with this unit. I love the garmin 301 forerunner wrist GPS. It has alot of features and not difficult to program. I choose this unit for the window size so I can see the information quickly. I use garmin forerunner 301 for a multiple of functions. First, I utilize the miles per hour to increase my speed in walking and running. It has a virtual runner in the window which will pass you up if you are not maintaining your speed. I also used the unit while I trail ride on my horse in the deep woods. It not only allows me to mark a spot, after riding some 15 miles, I then can re locate my original mark spot and it will direct me to the exact location. In addition it has a bread crumb picture that you can also follow. I had return from a ride just as it got dark and I used both functions to find my way in the dark and in the woods. Plus you always have the compass of north, south east and west. I love it and I use it a few times a day. It is true that the heart rate sometimes does not pick up. Just make sure the placement is correct and good contact. If you are active, you will love this. thank you.

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Great Value and Good Information

I purchased this item to get a definitive measure of how fast and how far I was running. It met my expectations and is a pretty neat tool to have as a runner.

The downside is that it is a bit bulky being a large display (which is good), and the save functionality is awkward. But if you use the software to track your running, it comes out ok.

Great value for the benefit.

Tighten the chest strap

I got a 301 when they first came out. I've used it for hiking, running and bicycling. Most of the time it works great. The heart rate monitor works for me only if the chest strap is really tight. And you must keep checking it every day. It loosens up constantly. It must be slightly uncomfortable to reduce the erratic readings. The pace read out is no good, so I just ignore it. I get better GPS results when I wear the 301 on top of my hat. Then I cannot see the pace number. I just set the unit to beep every mile and look at my stop watch. That's good enough for me. I live in the south SF Bay area and the only place I've been where trees are a problem is Uvas County Park. There are steep canyons there too. I've had great success transferring data to my computer. Nearly everybody says the Garmin Training Center software is unsatisfactory. Well, it's not great, but it works. I started running in 1969 and if I thought then I would have the function this unit provides in the future, my friends would have thought I was crazy. Of course, back then I had no such ridiculous thoughts...

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