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Queen of 3rd Place
Ex runner
"The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling." - Lucretius
My feedback: get one. get the best you can afford. get as many features as you want and can afford, otherwise you'll just end up buying another one in 6 months time!!!
Runners run
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.
veggies on the run
Just Be
Your inputs re: Heart Rate monitors would be appreciated. I did a little research, but can't settle with one. It does seem, though, that Polar? is the best? or Garmin? What features are significant for running? Thanks. Lisa
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.