heartrate monitors

anyone using a HR monitor when they exercise> Brand, model, likes and dislikes? I currently have a POLAR basic model with chest strap but its about 3 years old. Looking to upgrade?

Also, would like some feedback on getting in shape for a half marathon.

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by Tracey_E - 2012-05-28 06:05:16

I've tried Polar and just about every other brand out there, none have worked accurately for me. Either they pick up the pm spike and show a rate way higher than it really is, or the pm interferes and it shows no hr.

Half marathon, there are a number of good running sites with training schedules. I have a few friends who have done Couch to 5K (if that's not the name, it's similar) and loved it.

Polar cs300

by gulliver80 - 2012-05-29 08:05:24

I have used carbon forerunner 205/310 and just recently bOught the polar - it's extremely accurate and very comfortable. I too have jut signed up for the Glasgow half in sep and completed by first 5 k today... I am going to start a blog so will keep u posted, details will follow. Just take it easy and listen to your doc and most importantly yourself.
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Garmin and Polar

by COBradyBunch - 2012-06-02 12:06:23

Use both regularly and neither has had a problem but I am not 100 paced either, just have mine for when I brady down to flatlined.

HEART RATE MONITORS

by neilski - 2012-06-30 02:06:09

Does anyone have any information on electrical interference from the chest strap transmitter. Also, what about heigh voltage power lines neilski.

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