Looking at getting a new HRM that also measures pace/distance. I have the older Garmin frontrunner 201 (I think) which constantly gives me the message that it is not getting a signal and am less than impressed. I know this topic has come up before but there are some new products out on the market and would appreciate input.
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Re: Favorite HRM that measures pace/distance [Jack Bauer]
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I just picked up a Garmin 305. So far it seems to be pretty good.
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Re: Favorite HRM that measures pace/distance [Jack Bauer]
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IF the HR pickup is good, the 305 would be the clear winner. I am using the 205 now and it is *amazingly* accurate, especially if you use something like Topofusion to correct the altitude data (which is the achilles heel of any/all gps meter(s).
Best of all, you can use the GPS to calculate your running power output (in watts...yes it is possible) and training stress values (In GOVSS) using equations I developed. There is an excel worksheet on my site you can download.
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Best of all, you can use the GPS to calculate your running power output (in watts...yes it is possible) and training stress values (In GOVSS) using equations I developed. There is an excel worksheet on my site you can download.
Phil
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I had a Timex body link and did not like it all.
- when you use the HRM and Speed/Distance, the watch doesn't display the stopwatch function, so you need to wear a second watch.
- the distance function was accurate, but the speed was useless as it would jump all over the place.
- when you use the HRM and Speed/Distance, the watch doesn't display the stopwatch function, so you need to wear a second watch.
- the distance function was accurate, but the speed was useless as it would jump all over the place.