GPS watch runners

My Mom got me a Garmin FR70 & Foot Pod. I just told her a Garmin, & she doesn't know models, neither do I

I wanted something to track my miles/splits, etc
It doesn't need to be the top model, but I think the 70 is too basic. I also dont really want to wear a HRM, do they all come with them?

Any recs on what to get?
TIA!!!

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Posted by NewlyMrs

My Mom got me a Garmin FR70 & Foot Pod. I just told her a Garmin, & she doesn't know models, neither do I

I wanted something to track my miles/splits, etc
It doesn't need to be the top model, but I think the 70 is too basic. I also dont really want to wear a HRM, do they all come with them?

Any recs on what to get?
TIA!!!

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Do you find you even use the HRM?
Can you tell me the differences between the 2?

Message edited 12/28/2013 1:48:14 PM.

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I use the heartrate monitors but I do speed training/endurance training and need to know what zones I'm in. I never used it until I started training for a triathlon though.

The difference between the FR70 and 210 is really GPS. You need the footpod with FR70, you don't need it with 210 b/c its based on satellites UNLESS you run on the treadmill. I only run outdoors so I needed the GPS. The footpod is less reliable than GPS but if you don't care as much, the FR70 is a cheaper option.

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My mom got me the foot pod too. Unfortunately I often do have to run on the treadmill. But my long runs I go outdoors.

I have to return it thru Amazon, so i'll just trade for an upgrade model. should I keep the foot pod? I don't think I'd really use it on the treadmill, maybe since I was given it.

Do they both store your mile splits? Cause I like to look back at them.

Message edited 12/28/2013 5:45:59 PM.

GPS watch runners

I have a polar foot pod and love it. It is very accurate as long as you calibrate it. It also came with a heart rate monitor that I use for speed work.

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I have the Forerunner 10 and love it. Has GPS, tracks time, pace, splits and distance. Pretty basic, but exactly what I needed

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Posted by november12003

I have the Forerunner 10 and love it. Has GPS, tracks time, pace, splits and distance. Pretty basic, but exactly what I needed

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Posted by NewlyMrs

Posted by november12003

I have the Forerunner 10 and love it. Has GPS, tracks time, pace, splits and distance. Pretty basic, but exactly what I needed

Does it need/ do you have the foot pod?
I think that's exactly what I need, but I don't want to outgrow something either.