does anyone use a HRM during a race
punker
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Hi Does anyone use a garmin HRM during a race or swim? I've got a 301 and it says its waterproof for a short period of time but I've never tried it in the water? I wouldn't use the main unit during the swim in a race though but obviously would the chest strap as putting it on in T1 would take too long. Has anyone warn the strap during the swim?
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I find that I know from the HRM when I can push harder on the bike and run and it motivates me to keep up the effort.
DJ
didnt think the hr would work in the water but i thought the strap would be sealed well enough to take it in the water. I will try it on my next tri. i agree, it will be good to keep an eye on my working rate and see where i can push it and where to take it easier on the bike and on the run. Will have to think of a more secure way to mount my garmin to bike as i cant afford for it to go missing in transition.
Mike
Plus I then get to see how long I've been racing for, and that there may only be a few more minutes to go.