| Forerunner 301
The Garmin Forerunner 301 is the next exciting addition to the Forerunner lineup. Take your workouts to the next level with all the great GPS features found in the Forerunner 201, plus the added capability of a continuous heart rate monitor. Knowing your heart rate while exercising lets you measure your exercise intensity and performance, giving you a powerful training tool. The Forerunner 301 training profiles can be customized for running, cycling, and other sports. For those interested in losing weight, improving fitness, reaching peak athletic performance, or just improving health to reduce heart-related problems, the Forerunner 301 delivers.
The Forerunner 301 offers a wide variety of training features that can help you train at any level you choose.
Included Training Center software allows you to store and analyze data using interactive graphs. View larger.
The easy-to-use, two-piece system consists of the wrist unit and a digital heart rate transmitter that you wear around your chest. The transmitter is coded that so there is no interference from other heart rate monitor users nearby. The 301 unit continuously monitors heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calories burned. A heart rate zone chart, included with the manual, helps you target specific heart rate zones for optimal training. The unit's built-in alerts help you maintain those heart rate zones. For those who don't want to fuss with the charts, there's an AutoLearn feature that allows the unit to learn your maximum heart rate and set zones accordingly. Pace, time, distance, interval workout, and advanced custom workout alerts are also included. Meanwhile, the AutoPause feature pauses and resumes the training timer based on a specified speed. Finally, the AutoLap feature records lap data when you reach a specified distance. Don't worry about running out of room for your lap data; the unit boasts a 5,000-lap memory.
Like the Forerunner 201, the 301 also doubles as a basic navigator. You can mark your starting point as a specific location, see your current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to your starting point. The built-in GPS receiver provides highly accurate data, and there's no calibration required. Just turn it on and go.
The unit's USB data port means that connecting the unit to your computer is easier than ever. The USB connection offers fast and reliable data transmission to any USB-equipped PC. And because analyzing workout data is an important tool in reaching one's fitness goals, the 301 comes with Garmin Training Center software, which allows you to download workout data to your PC for detailed analysis. View data for each workout, including your heart rate, time, distance, speed, path traveled, and altitude. You can also track data for multiple sports and multiple users, and you can overlay workout data onto a map. The unit is compatible with MotionBased and TrainingPeaks, which are popular third-party training software packages.
With up to 14 hours of battery life, the 301's rechargeable lithium-ion battery is designed for extended use. It's also rugged and waterproof for up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The unit ships with a 1-year warranty.
Package Includes:
- Forerunner˝ 301
- Heart rate monitor
- Garmin Training Center CD
- Wrist strap
- Expander strap
- A/C charger
- PC/USB interface cable
- Quick start guide
- Owner's manual
Get results in a heartbeat with the Forerunner˝ 301. This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. The Forerunner 301 combines the popular features of the Forerunner 201 with a proven heart rate monitor and Garmin Training Center˝ software to create a highly integrated personal training system.
Get in Your Zone
The Forerunner 301's heart rate monitor continuously tracks and records your heart rate so you can see whether you're training too hard or not hard enough. What's more, Forerunner 301 also displays your current heart rate zone, a range of heart beats per minute that helps you gauge the intensity of your workout and train more effectively. After a few intense runs, Forerunner's AutoLearn? feature calculates your heart rate zones and automatically adjusts them as your fitness level improves.
Cross-Train with Ease
Forerunner 301 has three separate sport modes for running, biking and another activity. Just press and hold the mode button to switch between sports and record your run, ride, hike or other workout. You can also use Forerunner 301 to train for your next duathlon or triathlon with the multi-sport setting. This feature lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can include running, biking and another sport, all in the same workout.
Track Your Progress
As an added benefit, you can plan, analyze and store data from your workouts using free Garmin Training Center˝ software, which lets you store and analyze data with interactive graphs that chart your pace, time, distance and heart rate. Overlay your run on a map so you can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other factors affect your performance. Or, upload your workout data to MotionBased.com, Garmin's web-based application that provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes can also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
Forerunner 301: You'll like the results Whether you are a triathlete in training or just want to see tangible results, the Forerunner 301 sets the pace with innovative features:
- Compact, lightweight and waterproof with an easy-to-read display on an ergonomic wristband
- Embedded GPS sensor provides basic navigation capabilities to tell you how far, how fast, even how to get home
- Digital coded heart rate monitor so you can see whether you are training too hard or not enough
- Multi-sport capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
- Easy to use no calibration required. Just turn it on and go
Customize your Forerunner 301 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 301 includes the following smart features:
- 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 users heart rate zones, adjusting them as fitness levels improve
- Virtual Partner˝ lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
- AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout
Included Garmin Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.
Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBased provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
Forerunner 301: How hard is your heart working?
Forerunner 301 Features:
- Weight: 2.75 oz.
- Display (WxH): 1.44" x 0.92"
- Physical size (WxHxD): 3.3" x 1.7" x .7"
- Lap Memory: 5,000 laps
- Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
- Battery Life: 14 hours (typical use)
- Waterproof: IEC60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
- Navigation: Mark and find locations and navigate back to starting point
Heart rate monitor features:
- Physical size (WxHxD): 11.65" x 1.34" x 0.43"
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Weight: 1.55 oz
Physical & Performance: |
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
3.26" x 1.71" x 0.7" (8.28 x 4.35 x 1.8 cm) |
| Display size, WxH: |
1.44" x 0.92" (3.65 x 2.34 cm) |
| Display resolution, WxH: |
100 x 64 pixels |
| Weight: |
2.75 oz (78 g) |
| Battery: |
rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life: |
15 hours, typical |
| Waterproof: |
yes (IPX7) |
| GPS-enabled: |
yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver: |
no |
| RoHS version available: |
yes |
|
Maps & Memory: |
| Basemap: |
no |
| Ability to add maps: |
no |
| Accepts data cards: |
no |
| Lap history: |
5000 laps |
| Waypoints/favorites: |
100 |
| Routes: |
10 |
Features: |
| Heart rate monitor: |
yes |
| Bike speed/cadence sensor: |
no |
| Foot pod: |
no |
| Automatic sync (automatically transfers workouts to your computer): |
no |
| Garmin Connect? compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): |
yes (coming in January 2008) |
| Garmin Training Center? software compatible: |
yes |
| Virtual Partner˝ (train against a digital person): |
yes |
| Courses (compete against previous workouts): |
no |
| Auto Pause˝ (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): |
yes |
| Auto Lap˝ (automatically starts a new lap): |
yes |
| Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): |
yes |
| Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): |
yes |
| Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): |
yes |
| Simple workouts (input time, distance and pace goals): |
yes |
| Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): |
yes |
| Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): |
yes |
| Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals): |
yes |
| Customizable screen(s): |
yes |
| Barometric altimeter: |
no |
| Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
no |
| Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT + Sport?-enabled power meters): |
no |
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 Display - 1.44? x 0.92? (W x H); 100 x 64 pixels on FSTN display with LCD backlighting / Physical size - 3.3? x 1.7? x 0.7? (W x H x D). Battery Life - Up to 14 hours (typical use); rechargeable lithium ion. Waterproof - IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.) 5000 lap memory (up to 2 years worth of lap data) organized into days or weeks. Heart rate, pace, time distance, interval workout & advanced custom workout alerts
The Forerunner 301 is the next exciting addition to the Forerunner lineup. This product will take the training experience of the Forerunner 201 to the next level by integrating a continuous heart rate monitor. Why is heart rate so important? Simply put, heart rate can be used as a measurement of exercise intensity and an accurate way to gauge performance. The Forerunner 301 is the only 2-piece system that offers a heart rate monitor and GPS to provide instant speed, distance and pace data. There?s no calibration required, and the 301 can be used for multiple sports, like cycling, cross country skiing and more. The 301 is a powerful training tool for those interested in losing weight, improving fitness, reaching peak athletic performance, or just improving health to reduce heart-related problems. Having the ability to analyze workout data is an important tool in reaching one?s fitness goals. That?s why the Forerunner 301 comes with the Garmin Training Center software, which allows users to download workout data to their PC for a detailed analysis. Or, create workouts on the PC and transfer them to the 301. Like the Forerunner 201, the 301 also doubles as a basic navigator. Users can mark their starting point as a specific location, see their current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their starting point.
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