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I mainly do 5K runs, so it's not like I'm wearing it for an extended period of time either. It appears slightly bulky, but when I wore it on my run, it didn't bother me. In fact the large screen was easy to read. My wife bought me the Garmin Forerunner 301 for Christmas. But all in all, for what I use it for, it exceeds my expectations. It works wonderful. I had wanted only a heart rate monitor, but this GPS device was a pleasant surprise. It is simple in design and in ease of use.
It is not the prettiest thing, but it beats having 4 thing attached when I run. It is much easier to use, and the software is fairly simple to figure out. I used to use a Timex GPS that had a separate watch, a GPS unit that strapped to my arm, a heart monitor strap, and a receiver to tie them together on my belt. The Garmin has just a watch and a heart monitor strap.
This is a must have for any kind of runner due to its versatility. When i first started running i had a horrible time pacing myself and would burn out way to easily. After purchasing this device i saw i was able to keep a more solid pace on my runs and withing 1 month of using it i saw my 1.5mile run time go from 13mins to about 11mins.
However, I really dislike this model and I felt I needed to warn anyone looking to buy this model. The satellite goes out - it doesn't matter if I am in the city, on a trail, or just main roads in the suburbs.
Understandably it has a lot of great features, but not worth the price if it can't do the simple things it advertises. I have found when I have run races and brought my garmin the mileage is WAY OFF - I'm talking 3.7 according to Garmin for a 5.1.
I was really excited to get this product as I was hoping to train for a triathlon and was pumped that it included a bike setting. I can run the same route 4 different times and get 4 different distances.
Buyer beware. I had a forerunner 201 before which I loved.
The satellite is CRAP.
This just makes the thing useless. When I'm on a long weekend ride my buddies don't want to sit around waiting either. When I'm riding to work I don't want to wait for this stupid thing to sync.
I use it for biking and when I'm on the road I absolutely love it. minutes to sync with the satellites. This is a great product in just about every regard.
This unfortunately makes the 301 frustrating and often useless. I am now shopping for another GPS system that doesn't have this problem. I then come home and upload my ride into Sports Tracks and it's great.But.
when you first start out (or after a long break), it will take anywhere from 5 to 15 (yes, 15).
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