Buying an electronic tracking device for exercise

Hi Everyone,

I want to get a watch-type of gadget to calculate my runs, heart rate, etc.  But, I don't know where to go or what to buy....I want something fairly simple to use that will tell me my mile pace, heart rate, distance ran.  I'd like to be able to use this for cycling as well.  Any advice on what you have?  Thanks.

Tammy

Garmin Forerunner 305 or Garmin Forerunner 310

Absolutely love mine.
Distance, speed/average speed, pace/average pace, heart rate/average heartrate, elevation changes.  Set up for specific training patterns.  These 2 watches do it all.  The 310 is the new model and is more expensive.  It is also waterproof.  The 305 has really come down in price since the 310 came out.

Can get a cadence sensor that attaches to the bike to let you know how fast you are pedaling as well as the speed you are going.


Scott

Thank you so much!!  I had no clue what to buy.  This is really helpful.

Tammy

I have the Garmin 205 which is your basic GPS watch.  It is awesome.  For the HR monitor, you can get the 305 which is the same as the 205 but has the HR monitor.  I think that there is now a 405 that is smaller and lighter and apparantly has better reception than the 205 and 305.  If I had the $ I'd get one myself.

I have the Garmin 405 and absolutely love it!!!!

Duane 

Garmin is the way to go.