Garmin Forerunner 301 Personal GPS with Heart Rate Monitor
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Garmin Forerunner 301 Personal GPS with Heart Rate Monitor
Fat or fit - this is for you! Whether you are a triathlete in training or just want to see tangible results, the Forerunner 301 sets the pace with innovative features: Easy to use ? no calibration required. Just turn it on and go Customize your Forerunner 301 to get the most out of your training - 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 Partner lets you train against a specified time, distance or pace goals / AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout Included Training Center software lets you create custom workouts with templates from the experts at TrainingPeaks.com. The software also allows you to store and analyze data using interactive graphs that chart your speed, elevation, pace or heart rate data. Your course is overlaid on a map so you can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other factors affect your performance. Garmin has also formed a partnership with MotionBased.com to provide Forerunner 301 users with unique internet-based performance analysis and mapping tools for GPS and heart-rate information Display - 1.44? x 0.92? (W x H); 100 x 64 pixels on FSTN display with LCD backlighting / Physical size - 3.3? x 1.7? x 0.7? (W x H x D). Battery Life - Up to 14 hours (typical use); rechargeable lithium ion. Waterproof - IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.) 5000 lap memory (up to 2 years worth of lap data) organized into days or weeks. Heart rate, pace, time distance, interval workout & advanced custom workout alerts
The Garmin Forerunner 301 is the next exciting addition to the Forerunner lineup. Take your workouts to the next level with all the great GPS features found in the Forerunner 201, plus the added capability of a continuous heart rate monitor. Knowing your heart rate while exercising lets you measure your exercise intensity and performance, giving you a powerful training tool.
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The Forerunner 301 training profiles can be customized for running, cycling, and other sports. For those interested in losing weight, improving fitness, reaching peak athletic performance, or just improving health to reduce heart-related problems, the Forerunner 301 delivers.
The easy-to-use, two-piece system consists of the wrist unit and a digital heart rate transmitter that you wear around your chest. The transmitter is coded that so there is no interference from other heart rate monitor users nearby. The 301 unit continuously monitors heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calories burned. A heart rate zone chart, included with the manual, helps you target specific heart rate zones for optimal training. The unit’s built-in alerts help you maintain those heart rate zones. For those who don’t want to fuss with the charts, there’s an AutoLearn feature that allows the unit to learn your maximum heart rate and set zones accordingly. Pace, time, distance, interval workout, and advanced custom workout alerts are also included. Meanwhile, the AutoPause feature pauses and resumes the training timer based on a specified speed. Finally, the AutoLap feature records lap data when you reach a specified distance. Don’t worry about running out of room for your lap data; the unit boasts a 5,000-lap memory.
Like the Forerunner 201, the 301 also doubles as a basic navigator. You can mark your starting point as a specific location, see your current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to your starting point. The built-in GPS receiver provides highly accurate data, and there’s no calibration required. Just turn it on and go.
The unit’s USB data port means that connecting the unit to your computer is easier than ever. The USB connection offers fast and reliable data transmission to any USB-equipped PC. And because analyzing workout data is an important tool in reaching one’s fitness goals, the 301 comes with Garmin Training Center software, which allows you to download workout data to your PC for detailed analysis. View data for each workout, including your heart rate, time, distance, speed, path traveled, and altitude. You can also track data for multiple sports and multiple users, and you can overlay workout data onto a map. The unit is compatible with MotionBased and TrainingPeaks, which are popular third-party training software packages.
With up to 14 hours of battery life, the 301’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery is designed for extended use. It’s also rugged and waterproof for up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The unit ships with a 1-year warranty.
Get heart rate and other vital data at a glance. |
Customize your workouts with programmable intervals. |
Set up exercise profiles for different types of sports. |
Included Training Center software allows you to store and analyze data using interactive graphs. View larger. |
What’s in the Box
The Forerunner 301 wrist unit, the digital coded heart rate monitor, the Training Center CD-ROM, an expandable wristband, an A/C charger, a PC/USB interface cable, an owner’s manual, and a quick start guide.
Garmin Forerunner 301 Personal GPS with Heart Rate Monitor Features:
- Waterproof, wrist-mounted training device/GPS receiver for tracking lap times, distance, heart rate, and calories burned
- Digital heart rate transmitter wraps around your chest; comes with heart rate zone chart that sets training targets
- Embedded GPS sensor provides basic navigation, with info on distance and speed and suggestions on getting home
- Virtual Partner mode sets time, pace, and distance goals and races you against digital competitor
- Includes Training Center PC software; measures 3.3 x 1.7 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
Garmin Forerunner 301 Personal GPS with Heart Rate Monitor Reviews
Love the Forerunner 301 !!!
I highly recommend the 301. I have not had any problems with it. It works great and accurately every-time that I have used it. In the last three months I have used it at least thirty times and it works flawlessly.
I have never had problems with the GPS tracking my position while running outdoors, and never had any problems with the heart-rate monitor either.
This device is very lightweight for all the features that it offers and the screen is easily readable.
This GPS has motivated me to run more often, trying new routes, and made it more fun.
I hope this helps to make your decision easier. I HAVE NO REGRETS and I think it was worth every penny.
Howard
I can’t remember life without it- nor do I want to!
I LOVE my Garmin. My running has vastly improved and helped me meet and beat my running goals.
In the last four months I have soaked and beaten this thing and it keeps ticking!
I gave it four stars though because while I LOVE it, it does need some improving to make it *perfect* LOL!
The heart rate monitor goes a little whacky every so often and some days it takes a long while to pick up that I am indeed alive! LOL!
The GPS is good but not great by any means- I must go outdoors to pick up signal and even then it takes 2-10 minutes to get it.
I am sure the newest model has made these improvments but it isn’t worth the $$$ when I am happy with the 301. It was worth every penny and then some! When it dies I will most certainly get the newest Garmin! I joke with my husband that one day I will have to divorce him and marry Mr. Garmin 
LMAO!
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find the product very useful overall. the trail feature is a little difficult to follow as it does not use a map. i have trouble setting the heart rate limit beep. the gps is typical in terms of making contact with the signal (often several minutes) but it maintains a signal pretty well. i would buy the product again. check the software before you buy if that is a major reason for the purchase, as it is really limited in my view.
Good as long as you’re not downtown or in a crowd
Does a fairly good job when you’re out in the open, but if you’re surrounded by buildings or in heavy trees it tends to lose the satellite signal which fouls up your distance and pace measurements. The heart rate monitor seems to work okay but also seems to sporadically lose its signal (maybe when surrounded by other heart rate monitors, like when in a race.) Has lots of nice bells and whistles and the software that comes with it is nice for uploading and viewing all your running/biking history. All in all it’s good for training on your own out in the open, but not so hot for running in the city in large groups.
Great Product.
This product is wonderful for runners. It is a great training/weight loss tool and is very easy to use.
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