Forerunner 301 - Garmin GPS
Garmin - Forerunner 301 satellite GPS for running - Jump start your training with Forerunner 301. This sleek sports watch is ideal for running, cycling and other fitness activities, and is available with a wireless heart rate monitor or foot pod or both. Plus it automatically transmits workouts to your computer so you can analyze, store and share data.
Train inside or outdoors. The affordable Forerunner 301 provides you with instant workout data including training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average and best pace, calories, maximum and average heart rate. It also records both lap and detailed data. Available in 3 different versions (see versions tab), Forerunner 301 comes bundled with different accessories to help you track your progress for whatever moves you.
Forerunner 301
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Forerunner 301 with wireless heart rate effectively tracks and records your heart rate while you work out, providing instant feedback about how hard your heart is working. The included digital heart rate monitor continuously tracks heart beats per minute which is wirelessly transmitted to the Forerunner 301. Even train in a certain heart rate zone to improve your fitness level. And well after your workout is done, Forerunner 301 is still working, wirelessly transmitting your training data to your PC.
Forerunner 301 on mountain bike.
Forerunner 301 packaged with Garmin's wireless foot pod lets you track your running speed, distance and calories burned while on the treadmill or pavement. Just snap the foot pod into a clip on your shoe laces, and it's ready to send data to Forerunner 301 as soon as you start moving. After your workout, Forerunner 301 automatically transfers your data to your computer when within range.
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When paired with an optional speed/cadence sensor, Forerunner 301 tracks the speed and distance of your cycling workouts. The wireless speed/cadence sensor attaches securely to your bike and measures your pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride. You can even use it to train indoors because the sensor attaches to your rear wheel.
Forerunner 301 on hand.
You've logged the miles and now you want to store them. With Garmin's innovative optional ANT + SportT wireless technology, your workouts are automatically transferred to your computer when your device is within range. No cables, no hookups. The data's just there, ready for you to analyze, categorize and share through online community, Garmin Connect, or Garmin Training Center software.
What is in the box? Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS
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.
GPS Forerunner Specification
| Technical Specifications |  |
|---|---|
| Physical: | |
| Dimensions WxHxD: | 3.26" x 1.71" x 0.7" (8.28 x 4.35 x 1.8 cm) |
| Weight: | 2.75 oz (78 g) |
| Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life: | 15 hours, typical |
| Waterproof: | yes (IPX7) |
| High-sensitivity receiver: | No |
| Maps & Memory: | |
| Basemap: | no |
| Ability to add maps: | no |
| Accepts data cards: | no |
| Lap history: | 5000 laps |
| Waypoints: | 100 |
| Features: | |
| Heart rate monitor: | yes |
| Bike speed/cadence sensor: | no |
| Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): | yes |
| Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): | yes |
| Quick workouts (input time, distance and pace goals): | yes |
| Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): | no |
| Barometric altimeter: | no |
| Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): | yes |
| Multi-sport (automatically changes sport mode with a press of a button): | yes |
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Garmin Running GPS Forerunner 301
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