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That sounds fun!

Congrats on the BL Bootcamp and weight loss Jan, any negative on the scales is a good one!

Re HR monitors, I'm looking at getting one also, I've decided to get a Polar again, due to my last one being a Polar and it was awesome until I put it somewhere so safe I cannot find it! I've been looking at the RS300X, you can buy the optional foot pod and GPS tracker, which will pretty much give me all that I need. The watch itself which comes with the HR monitor strap etc retails for about $145 on eBay, the foot pod and GPS are about another $100 each.. I'm just going to get the watch first and add the rest on as I can afford it. I'm sure there are heaps of cheaper brands/models out there, but I'm going with what I know will work for me.

Big session for me today, 30km on the trainer, 60mins weights straight after and then 1200m in the pool tonight.. finally getting the bilateral breathing down.. I'm am happily taxed and will hopefully sleep well tonight!

Hope everyone else is having a great week of training.

I have a FR305, and have really enjoyed the amount of function I get with the watch.  I paid around ~$115 on Amazon for the watch (much cheaper than the 310XT and 910), and basically wish it was fully waterproof.  That's it.  Everything else I love.  I've had zero issues with the battery, loading workouts from Garmin Connect, and use it for every run/bike ride.  My pacing and times during runs has improved dramatically, as I now have something to compare my HR to.  ie Running at an average HR of 140 one week and averaging a 8:00/mile pace, and the next week at a 140 HR, averaging a 7:52/mile pace on the same route.

When racing, I just leave it attached to the quick release on my bike, and hit START when I leave T1.  Some people put the watch in their swimcap, which is the best way to get a decent signal when open water swimming, and attach it to the bike mount in T1.  This is too much for me to handle during the race. Besides, I usually have a pretty good idea of what my swim time will be, so timing isn't the biggest issue for me. 

I plan on using this watch till it craps out, and then going with a 910.  By then, I hope it will be closer to the "affordable" price range. I will suggest getting the quick release for the watch, and possibly the upgraded HR strap.  I have the older model that comes with the watch, and find it sometimes slipping during tempo and threshold runs.

Thanks for all the help on the HR monitors. Will be looking into that more. Simone great workout plan! And hope you feel better soon, Randy.

Jan

Jon, thanks for the reminder on IMKS. My wife also just mentioned it to me. It's expensive enough just one of us doing tri's, but gets very expensive for us whose spouses also love it. I was looking at your training log this a.m., looks good, but noticed very little swimming. Are you a strong swimmer, or just not too worried about it? Just something that stuck out and made me say hmmmm?

Jan, you're a trooper. Keep it up girl, those extra pounds will be history soon. If all you want is to monitor your HR, I like the Polar also. Easy to use, relatively cheap.

Sorry I've been off the last day or two, life you know. I have also come down with the sniffles, sneezy, congestion, nastiness. I use the above the neck, below the neck guide, and so far symptoms have stayed above the neck so training goes on. Was supposed to bike today, but it looks like it's going to be the last nice day for a while so I think I will run(outside)instead and ride tomorrow (inside). Today's high 55, tomorrow 29.

You guys have a great day, Roger.

I bought a factory refurbished FR305 and I agree with Mark, I love it!  I paid $145 on Amazon but most of their new 305's are over $200.  I just saw this link on Amazon, a FR60 (the older version of the FR70) for $105.  It doesn't have the fancy display but comes with a foot pad, HR monitor, then you can purchase a cadence monitor later.  The biggest regret I have is that it's not water proof, which others have mentioned.

Has anyone used the Timex Ironman GPS/monitors?

Get well Roger and Randy!  And congrats Jan, you're doing great!

I'm about to start my night shift at work (once a month) and it will be for 10 nights.  Although my system is out of wack I usually turn in good to great workouts during that time.  I'm forcing myself to wait picking up my new bike until I'm off so I can enjoy it!  Cannondale Slice in T minus 13 days!

Mark, you sure run fast!  I wish I could keep a 8:00/mi pace with a 140 HR!  Last night on the treadmill (okay I know, but it was raining outside) I was around HR158 at that pace, assuming the treadmill was calibrated correctly.

That was just an example haha. I'm in the low 150s at an 8:00 pace!  On a great day!

Wow, Jaelin, great!

Simone, monster workout! Let us know how it went. Love it when women go strong! Ok, well men too!

Roger, life gets in my way too, but it is good to find a way to keep going. Great job and hope you get rid of the sniffles soon!

Good job everyone else too. We are all working hard at goals, every step is important, even if it is a step back, because you learn something.

Got a great swim in today. Just enjoyed gliding through the water and every few laps concentrated on a different part of the swim-stroke, pull, kick, head position, rotation, etc. I love to swim, so glad I know how now!

Great workouts to everyone. Back to bed for me now for my night shift. Hey Monty-I'll be up too!

Jan

I'm seen a lot of mixed reviews about the Timex.  Amazon's comments has them about half and half, for and against.  I've been looking at the 610 because it's water proof, good to know.  But I'm a little frugal so my 305 will have to die first.  Thanks!

Come on Mark, you had me going.  You should have let it be, haha!  That's still a good HR/pace.

Finally a few days off from the grind so I got in my long run for the week, 12 miles.  Next week will be my last loading week before my tapper.  NEVER been here before and must say I'm a little amped about it!

Edit:  Good job Jaelin!  Our YMCA closed years ago.  All the local city folks like making their own baseball, basketball, associations and ran the Y out of town.  We do have a outdoor city pool they put a dome on in the winter, it's geared for the swim team so a nice lap pool.  My gym has a two lane, 25 yard indoor pool with a large therapy section attached.  Hey, it's wet!

Nice work Monty, really feel for you and Jan working night shift. I did shiftwork for 10 years, so I know how it feels. Good luck with your upcoming race, let us know how you go.

Brandon, nice job with your running also.

Have a great weekend all.

Ran 12 miles tonight in 2:38. A little slower than I like but not too bad for a training run!!!

Now the ? is how long should I spend on the spin bike tomorrow?