RunningAHEAD - Topic: Heart Rate Monitors

fatozzig

posted: 4/28/2008 at 2:37 PM

Okay, talk to me. Garmin 301. Like it? Hate it? Recommend something else along the same line?? I don't train by HR right now, but am finally convinced that I should give it a try. Thanks!

Leslie
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flkjr

posted: 4/28/2008 at 2:54 PM

I've got the 305 and love it. I don't use the HR monitor that much but I like having the option. Very reasonable on-line. Fran

fatozzig

posted: 4/28/2008 at 3:56 PM

Thanks!

Leslie
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The Jogger

posted: 4/28/2008 at 4:38 PM

fatozzig, I agree with Fran, I just got a 305, excellent. Roy

Fortunate One

posted: 4/28/2008 at 10:45 PM

I like my 305 and I use the HR strap on maybe half of my runs. For women, I wonder whether something built into a sports bra would be more comfortable (Polar, NuMetrex).

lyndenrunner

posted: 4/28/2008 at 11:56 PM

I use my 305 and heart rate monitor on every run...I LOVE it!!!

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SueT48

posted: 4/29/2008 at 8:45 AM

I adore my 305. I started with a Polar, but, I wanted the GPS with HR capability. I haven't had a serious, run-stopping injury since I started low heart rate training.

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HermosaBoy

posted: 4/29/2008 at 10:10 AM

Garmin 305 -- I love it but get frustrated when it gives false readings (like the 190 BPM I got this morning while doing my morning scholg...). I use it as an overall indicator -- not a limiter.

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Twocat

posted: 4/29/2008 at 10:30 AM

301 is a total waste of money relative to the 305. Get the 305. I have had both. As to the heart rate monitor I hardly ever use it for anything useful. But whether or not you will seems to be very dependent on who you are and how you like to train.

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fatozzig

posted: 4/29/2008 at 1:35 PM
modified: 4/29/2008 at 1:38 PM

What's the biggest difference between the 301 and the 305, besides price?? I can get the 301 through Costco for $120 until Friday, as opposed to over $200 for the 305. Also, it's my understanding that the 305 only holds a charge for about 10 hours, which could be a problem for me when doing any trail runs of 50k and over. My 201 (with no HR monitor) holds a charge for 13-14 hours.

Leslie
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breger1

posted: 4/29/2008 at 1:43 PM
modified: 4/29/2008 at 1:48 PM

The biggest reason for the 305 is the accuracy, especially in areas with buildings, trees, etc. It is a newer generation GPS with better tracking. Besides that, the 301 looks clunky and the 305 looks more like a real watch. Bill

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Mtnchk1

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posted: 4/29/2008 at 3:06 PM

If it's freshly charged, you should be just fine....mine has "beeped" that the battery was low at least 90 mins before it "died"...but none of my info was lost! Smile

I didn't track how long that actually was..was running trails intermittently while camping & sometimes forgetting to shut it back off....IMHO: $200 is worth what I get out of it Cool

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