I ordered my Garmin!

[tinkerbell of winter]

I got it on Amazon for $217, and after the $50 rebate I will have paid $167 for the Forerunner 305, much better than Dick's Sporting Goods which was $299 instore! Now i'll be waiting with baited breath for that package to come I could have used it today on the hike I went on, to track elevation and calories burned. I have heard good things about them so I am hoping they will help me with my training.

 

[ohMom]

i just bought a 305 last July and i it! i truly think it is helping me be more efficient in my powerwalks therefore burn more fat/calories. and just being able to watch my pace/HR helps me keep it intense the whole time. i think you will be very happy with yours!

 

[kthom]

Just purchases my Garmin in August and love it. Used it in my first 5K, great to get your pace and know how far you've gone.

 

[cherylp3]

does anyone have a link to product info on this?

 

[kthom]

I got mine from walmart.com for something like $160 for the Garmin 205 + S&H it was the cheapest online and at Dicks and from the Garmin website as well. I think I typed in Garmin and it came up once on their site. Let me know if you need more info.

 

[MelanieC]

I have had my Garmin 201 for a few years now and I love it. I got mine on Amazon and it was the lowest price I could find at the time. Its so great for improving my speed outdoors.

 

[MelanieC]

Ok - question??? I'm intrigued. I have the 201 and it doesn't have the HRM. I have a Polar HRM, but I can't get the darn thing to open and have only used it once because of that. Its stuck in the position you would wear it (the part that goes around your chest).

I've been thinking about getting an HRM, but was thinking that having to use the Garmin and an HRM would not be fun. Too many gadgets at once.

So - can you use the 305 indoors like a regular HRM? I can see it would be good for my walks/runs, but what about when I do a video or the Treadmill? Can I use it indoors even though I'm not tracking miles? Indoors does it still give you calories burned?

Thanks - Melanie

 

[disneyluv]

Wow...I'm so jealous

I keep toying with the idea of getting one. My goal is to train for the Minnie in May and thought the garmin might help.

Let us know home you like it.