Heart Rate Monitor Questions..
No****erproof....like I shouldn't wear it if I went running in the rain or I shouldn't submerge it in water..
I think that's my big thing....I want to be able to run in the rain..
"Running has the power to change your life. It will make you fitter, healthier, even happier." ~Selene Yeager, "Let's Get Started," May 2010 issue of Runner's World
Are you planning to run in a hurricane?
Other than that you should be fine.
IPX1 means that an item is not really protected agains****er. IPX8 means that you can safely take the item underwater — although the depth and time that it is safe underwater can vary. A lot of ‘waterproof’ electronics are IPX7, which means that they will be OK if you accidentally drop them in a stream and get them out immediately.
The watch is rated at IPX7
See below for full stats.
Other than that you should be fine.
IPX1 means that an item is not really protected agains****er. IPX8 means that you can safely take the item underwater — although the depth and time that it is safe underwater can vary. A lot of ‘waterproof’ electronics are IPX7, which means that they will be OK if you accidentally drop them in a stream and get them out immediately.
The watch is rated at IPX7
See below for full stats.
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
Physical & Performance: |
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 2.1" x 2.7" x 0.7" (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm) |
Display size, WxH: | 1.3" x 0.8" (3.3 x 2.0 cm) |
Display resolution, WxH: | 160 x 100 pixels |
Touchscreen: | no |
Weight: | 2.72 oz (77 g) |
Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion |
Battery life: | 10 hours, typical |
Water resistant: | yes (IPX7) |
GPS-enabled: | yes |
High-sensitivity receiver: | yes |
Maps & Memory: |
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Basemap: | no |
Ability to add maps: | no |
Accepts data cards: | no |
Lap history: | 1000 laps |
Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 100 |
Routes: | 50 |
Features: |
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Heart rate monitor: | yes |
Bike speed/cadence sensor: | yes (some versions) |
Foot pod: | yes (optional) |
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): | no |
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): | yes |
Garmin Training Center® software compatible: | yes |
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): | yes |
Courses (compete against previous activities): | yes |
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): | yes |
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): | yes |
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): | yes |
Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): | yes |
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): | yes |
Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals): | yes |
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): | yes |
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): | yes |
Vibration alert: (choose between alert tones and/or vibration alert): | no |
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals): | yes |
Heart rate-based calorie computation: | no |
Customizable screen(s): | yes |
Barometric altimeter: | no |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): | no |
Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+™-enabled power meters): | no |
Temperature (displays and records temperature while you ride): | no |
Spor****ch: | no |
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
I have the 405 and the 305. Wearing the 305 is like wearing a brick on your wrist, the 405 is smaller and has a better form factor. I have the 305 on the bike (it has a larger led so it actually is better for that). I did a run in the rain no problem. I also have the heart monitor with it, but it annoys the heck out of me (wear it around the chest). Not sure Heart rate training is for me, I basically have two speeds: go and stop.
I am gonna take a chance here that someone will answer my questions since this is an older post.
I am working into my 3rd 1/2 marathon, but I would like to be able to run most if not all of it. Needless to say, I am very new to running-so I am not sure of all the lingo. My last 1/2 marathon I noticed a lot of people wearing watches that would beep and they would stop running...it would beep again and they would start running again. I would really like something like that. Is that what is referred to as the pacing?
I am really bad a waiting-so in the mean time I am going to repost this as a new post, but I am hoping someone can help me out!
Thanks!
I am working into my 3rd 1/2 marathon, but I would like to be able to run most if not all of it. Needless to say, I am very new to running-so I am not sure of all the lingo. My last 1/2 marathon I noticed a lot of people wearing watches that would beep and they would stop running...it would beep again and they would start running again. I would really like something like that. Is that what is referred to as the pacing?
I am really bad a waiting-so in the mean time I am going to repost this as a new post, but I am hoping someone can help me out!
Thanks!
I use the HRM to calculate calories burned and RPE for training.
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