Garmin Forerunner 50

Looking for a watch that you can where every day, that will also double as a training watch? Check out he Garmin Forerunner 50. Although it doesn't come with GPS capabilities, that certainly doesn't mean that you should ignore this very capable training watch. Whether you are running or cycling, the Garmin Forerunner 50 keeps your heart rate information with it's wireless heart-rate monitor. Once you get close to your computer, the Forerunner 50 connects to your PC and automatically downloads all sorts of useful information about your training routine to your computer for later analysis.

Connect to a whole community of like-minded people through GarminConnect so you can store your data and also share it with the community. Whether you workout indoors or outdoors, it doesn't matter as the Garmin Forerunner 50 works anywhere, keeping track of data like distance, lap pace, distance, calories burned and detailed heart rate information. One of the most vital statistics when you're training is of course your heart rate information, and the Forerunner 50 does a great job of using this information.

If you prefer to cycle, the Garmin Forerunner 50 easily connects to your bicycle and keeps track of your speed and cadence. It can easily and securely attach to your bicycle and a sensor can be attached to your rear wheel to get all the necessary info your need about your training session.

Using either the GarminConnect online community or the Garmin Training Center software that's included you can analyze and share your training data. The more data you have, the more you can streamline your training process and improve over time. Two versions of the Forerunner 50 are available, one with the Heart Rate monitor only and the other that includes the Heart Rate monitor and a Foot Pod. Store up to 7 hours of data or 100 laps of training info, which should be more than enough to get a good idea of where you are at and where you need to be.

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