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I just bought it for the gps pace and split capabilities which work great. I read previous negative previous reviews about the heart monitor. I don't even use it. Because of the heart rate issue (I think), I got it for a song. The units the size of 2 watches, but light enough that I dont mind it.
To accomplish my goal, I needed something that would report my pace along the way. The Forerunner 301 is a great GPS for the beginning, moderate level runner. I am training for a half marathon and am shooting for a PR. This is a cool GPS and is easy to use. I recommend it highly.
Originally purchased this for my grandfather who walks every day. It is a little bulky, but works as described. But then remembered that he had a pacemaker and there was a warning to contact your physician if this was the case. It worried him too much so I ended up keeping it for myself. I did have a little tree interference, but it re-calculated quickly. I have not used the heart monitor yet.
This is a decent product but like everyone else has mentioned it has trouble with satelite connection when trail running.
Again, the features are awesome, but what can you expect from a unit that is no much bigger than a cell phone. Its an "average" reading unit, meaning don't beat yourself if you don't beat your old mile or two mile by a few seconds, my unit regularly changes the same distances I run by a few hundred feet.
Its great to calculate your calories burned, miles ran, average speed and pace, as well as many other features. I could go on and on about how great the features are on this unit.
The Garmin 301 is a great running GPS that will provide you with info on all of your runs. It may lose GPS signal as well, if you are using this as a solution to accurate distance and timing, this unit is not for you.
However, there is one draw back.The GPS reception is not great, and it is not very accurate. I ran 8 laps around a metric track and my GPS was off by about 330 feet at the end of 2 miles.
It also read a few hundred feet difference in elevation while running on the track. Its great for an overall or average reading but not for extremely accurate readings.
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