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Birdog
116 posts since
Dec 15, 2007

Oct 27, 2007 10:03 PM

Anybody wear a foot pod?

I'm searching around trying to find out about wearing a foot pod. I'm considering the new forerunner 50. I'm not sure about that foot pod though.
I like my shoes as tight, flimsy, and comfortable as possible. I don't know about that hard piece of plastic on the top of my foot?

Could I wear the pod on a band of some type on my ankle?

Yes...I am trolling for answers here. Also considering the f305. The rebate on that puppy stops at the end of the month. I also have a 201 that I'm happy with it's performance. Looking for something I can use indoors also.


Ron
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woodrunner
91 posts since
Aug 11, 2006
1. Oct 28, 2007 7:48 PM in response to: Birdog
I got a Polar RS200 HRM with the footpod last spring. You wouldn't think with this thing attached to your laces, but I found the footpod is essentially unnoticeable if you don't look down at it. It's kind of interesting to use the footpod to get some idea what your pace or mileage is during a run. It does seem to be pretty accurate and repeatable. In practice though, I don't bother with the footpod or heart rate anymore; I just go out and run by feel.
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Harper028
191 posts since
Jan 20, 2007
2. Oct 28, 2007 9:28 PM in response to: Birdog
I've been wearing the Polar RS800sd for over a year. It's expensive but worth it. The footpod is small and light, and if you take the time to calibrate it, it's very accurate.
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