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7 Replies Last post: Jul 14, 2006 9:51 PM by nike84

runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

Jul 7, 2006 8:34 AM

What HRM do you use?

And are you happy with it? I am looking at the Polar R200 with footpod, but saw it got horrible reviews on Road Runner Sports. Any thoughts on this model or any others you like/dislike.

Thanks for the time.

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Maria J Kent

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Oct 13, 2007

1. Jul 10, 2006 8:35 AM

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Re: What HRM do you use?

I'd like to know the same thing. "I think" I'm still running my weekly runs to fast, I'm trying to slow down but its hard to tell whats slow and whats not, some one said a HRM would help but what one??? do I have to spend 100 bucks?

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LewJ

149 posts since
Feb 13, 2006

2. Jul 11, 2006 10:49 AM

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Re: What HRM do you use?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by runninlaw:
And are you happy with it? I am looking at the Polar R200 with footpod, but saw it got horrible reviews on Road Runner Sports. Any thoughts on this model or any others you like/dislike.<HR>

Haven't looked at the reviews @ RRS, but I have the RS200sd and am pretty happy with it. I?d be happy to answer any questions you might have about it.

-- Lew

Knight0053

8 posts since
May 12, 2006

3. Jul 11, 2006 7:21 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: What HRM do you use?

Suunto makes the best accelerometer-based units -- though quite pricey I forewarn. Otherwise Polar is the gold standard though their accelerometer isn't quite as good as Suunto's.

1-milerunner: Check out Polar's HRM-only models. You can find them relatively inexpensively from retailers.

Cheers,
Knight

Tchuck

554 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Jul 11, 2006 7:33 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: What HRM do you use?

What is most important to you? Is it the heart rate monitor or the acclerometer/device to measure distance? Or both?

I owned the Polar Rs 200 with acclerometer and enjoy my Garmin 305 much much better and it is more accurate than the acclerometer.

With the acclerometer, it was fairly accurate but I didn't want to mess with calibrating it all the time for different shoes plus it seemed to vary in accuracy when I ran different paces. Also, the weight of it on my foot developed some mild tendonitis in top of foot. Just my thoughts.....

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runninlaw

989 posts since
Mar 13, 2006

5. Jul 14, 2006 7:53 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: What HRM do you use?

Well after all the posts lately about the rs200 being defective, I am going to pass. Now I just need to decide whether I want a cheap one (just hrm) or go for a higher level model. I really would like the gps or foot pod, but its really not required.

MadXC

112 posts since
Jun 4, 2000

6. Jul 14, 2006 9:39 PM

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Re: What HRM do you use?

I'm using a Nike triax c6. Actually, I indefinately borrowed it from my dad after my polar batteries died. It is a Polar S150. I miss my polar.

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nike84

183 posts since
Aug 13, 2005

7. Jul 14, 2006 9:51 PM

in response to: runninlaw

Re: What HRM do you use?

I just use a 10 second pulse count. Cheaper than a HRM and
better in the long run. After you've run 25+ yrs you get a feel
for training and HR"s.

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