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What is a good Tri Watch to wear??
JonathanFerguson
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Hello,
I’ve just lost my HRM and so I’m on the lookout for a new one. However, I don’t just want a HRM. I’m looking for a package that I can use throughout all 3 disciplines and also for training.
What I mean is I want a system that somehow incorporates cadence, heart rate, speed (on and on the bike (i.e a GPRS like the Garmin forerunner)) as well as a watch and a bike computer ( so when I’m cycling I can see it right in front of me). Is there anything on the market that is like this? If not what do people find is the best Tri watch to wear during events…Do you find the Garmin too Bulky to wear whilst racing?? Any ideas/ comments or suggestions would be very welcome!
Thanks,
Johnny
I’ve just lost my HRM and so I’m on the lookout for a new one. However, I don’t just want a HRM. I’m looking for a package that I can use throughout all 3 disciplines and also for training.
What I mean is I want a system that somehow incorporates cadence, heart rate, speed (on and on the bike (i.e a GPRS like the Garmin forerunner)) as well as a watch and a bike computer ( so when I’m cycling I can see it right in front of me). Is there anything on the market that is like this? If not what do people find is the best Tri watch to wear during events…Do you find the Garmin too Bulky to wear whilst racing?? Any ideas/ comments or suggestions would be very welcome!
Thanks,
Johnny
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Not all world class athletes use a HRM (hey, I don't use one either[8D]).
No seriously, I know Marino Vanhoenacker, who lives about 10k from my house, he doesn't use one. Actually, he even doesn't have a coach until last year, he trained on feeling.
Benny Vansteelant, multiple world champion duathlon, who died of injuries of a car accident last month, didn't train with hrm; he says it distracts him too much from the job at hand and trained at feel.
I guess its a personal choice, and I'm sure there are scientifically proven benefits, but you can go without them too.
For the running and cycling, it is excellent and has a useful get me home device for when i get lost on my epic 5-6 hour rides into the back of beyond. You can pick them up for around £140 now i believe?? The only negative point i have with it is that you can only use the HR strap that comes with it.. so if you have a turbo trainer with HR on then you have to buy a separate HR strap to work with that so that means you end up with a couple of different Straps to use.....hope this helps