Hi All, I have recently started plodding and was thinking of buying an HRM, Will it help or is it a tool for the more experienced runner. I was looking at the MIO but think possibly that having to keep putting my fingers onto the sensors will become a pain.
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I've only got a cheap one from Argos, but it's a chest strap which seems to work fairly well. Maybe later in the year I might treat myself to a proper runners one (when I become a "proper runner"!).
I didn't think it was possible for a penguin such as I to go too fast, but obviously I was. To keep my heart rate down I had to slow down even further, and bingo! I waddled for 20 minutes without stopping.
I can't recommend one highly enough. Also buy the book 'Heart Monitor Training for the Compleat Idiot' by John L. Parker jnr. It will change your running life! )
I like -
Looking at cals burnt (pride)
Lap counter, (check mile pace)
Stop watch separate from Lap counter - you can get gun and start line times
As well as making sure you put the effort in on hard runs it also stops you overdoing easy days...the pleasure of being told you are running too fast is great!!
I don't like - fiddly buttons and stopping the lap counter
I have been looking online at prices and found Timex Ironman for £45 I am a bit of a gadget freak but cant justify hundreds of pounds at the moment for one that chills your drink for you as you run ! and talks to your PC
found.for.me.it.was.taking.the.stress.and.relief.out.of,the.run.it.was.making.the.while.thing.into.a.job/3task.when.i.stop9p9ed.looking.at.it.and.used.it.only.for.recording.at.the.end.of.the.run.i.now.find.it.brill.
just.know.why.you.want.one.
sorry.about.the.keyboard
Have you got the ISBN for book mentioned, I've done a quick search at Amazon and BOL but with no joy. I've recently invested in a Nike HRM which I'm very happy with, but probably not using it to its full capabilities.
Heart Rate Training For The Compleat Idiot by John Parker Jnr.
If Amazon don't have it, you can get it from here...
Sportspages - The Specialist Sports Bookshop
Caxton Walk
94-96 Charing Cross Road
London WC2H 0JG, ENGLAND
Tel : +44 20 7240 9604
Fax : +44 20 7836 0104
email : info@sportspages.co.uk
www.sportspages.co.uk
Hope that helps,
I use a Polar M51, but it doesn't count laps and I wish it did.