Training nerdiness
I work right upstairs from a very nice locally-owned running store. Very dangerous, actually. On Friday, I finally bought the ultimate training-nerd tool: a Garmin Forerunner 305 heart rate monitor with GPS. What this means is that satellites will track my every movement, instantly calculating my pace, route, and mileage.
The device straps on your wrist, but it is still huge - like a Dick Tracy watch. But I'll be able to download my training data directly into my online log and upload workouts to the device. OK - time for me to get out and give this baby a spin.
Update: I am going to love this! Data galore on each workout. But the pacing info while running is probably the most useful for me in the short-term. Both the device and the chest strap are very comfortable. So many features to explore...
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Does it weigh a ton? It looks simply huge! Gadgets like this make me want to take up running.
It does look huge - but surpringly it is very light weight. I did not feel it at all when running and biking. I tried it on at the store a couple of different times just to make sure it wouldn't be too much on my wrist. Of course, it's hardly a fashion piece that's for sure!