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- Silverback
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Gee whiz gadget
Here's my latest purchase:
Get results in a heartbeat with the Forerunner® 301. This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. The Forerunner 301 combines the popular features of the Forerunner 201 with a proven heart rate monitor and Training Center™ software to create a highly integrated personal training system.
Whether you are a triathlete in training or just want to see tangible results, the Forerunner 301 sets the pace with innovative features:
* Compact, lightweight and waterproof with an easy-to-read display on an ergonomic wristband
* Embedded GPS sensor provides basic navigation capabilities to tell you how far, how fast, even how to get home
* Digital coded heart rate monitor so you can see whether you are training too hard or not enough
* Multi-sport capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
* Easy to use — no calibration required. Just turn it on and go
Customize your Forerunner 301 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 301 includes the following smart features:
* 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 Partnerâ„¢ lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
* AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout
Included Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.
Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBasedâ„¢ provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
Forerunner 301: How hard is your heart working?
Get results in a heartbeat with the Forerunner® 301. This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. The Forerunner 301 combines the popular features of the Forerunner 201 with a proven heart rate monitor and Training Center™ software to create a highly integrated personal training system.
Whether you are a triathlete in training or just want to see tangible results, the Forerunner 301 sets the pace with innovative features:
* Compact, lightweight and waterproof with an easy-to-read display on an ergonomic wristband
* Embedded GPS sensor provides basic navigation capabilities to tell you how far, how fast, even how to get home
* Digital coded heart rate monitor so you can see whether you are training too hard or not enough
* Multi-sport capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
* Easy to use — no calibration required. Just turn it on and go
Customize your Forerunner 301 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 301 includes the following smart features:
* 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 Partnerâ„¢ lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
* AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout
Included Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.
Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBasedâ„¢ provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
Forerunner 301: How hard is your heart working?
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- Silverback
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- Silverback
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- Silverback
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- Silverback
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I ordered it last night. It appears I'll have two solid weeks of training with it up here (Before I move). I'll let you know who it works.Kurt V wrote:Silverback, have you had a chance to use this while running yet? I want one, but curious about the ease of use while running.
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- Silverback
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Ran with it today:
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- Table of Elements Skater
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Once you set your age, sex, etc... the rest is fairly easy. The date and time are set when you get your first satellite. You'll notice a large gap (.75 mile) in my route, that is due to me starting before I locked a satellite and it took a while to get one while moving.Table of Elements Skater wrote:Wow thats amazing. Is it easy to use Ranger Silverback?
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