Forums >Running 101>Your input re: Heart Rate monitors
Hi Lisa. My .02 is don't get a HRM. Learn to run by feel and don't let gadgets get in the way of listening to your body. I've never owned one and I'm a happy runner. Running is really simple if you let it be.
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For those of you who have HRMs, how does it feel to run with that chest strap on? Does it make a difference if you're male or female? I've been thinking about upgrading to a HRM, but I'm pretty sure that I will be irritated wearing the chest strap.
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I have the Polar RS800sd and I absolutely hate the watch. The HR monitor function itself is good, but the footpod thingy is a total waste considering the amount of $$$ for the watch, the inaccuracy of the footpod, plus all the other quirks about the watch (like the buttons on the watch become impossible to press, the watchband easily breaks, you have to change the battery in the footpod every 15-20 hours, hard to get the footpod to resync with the watch, etc. etc. ) If you're going for a fancy speed+distance+HR watch go with the Garmin.
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Well...umm it depends on your size. I have had issues with it not wanting to stay in place because "the girls" push it down and it interferes with bra support. And I have had chafing (I have a Garmin 301 - dont know if the newer ones are more comfy). If you are small - medium chested I would look in to the polar in-bra variety, but the bras arent supportive enough for everyone.