A good watch?

I'm looking for a good watch probably with a Heart Rate Monitor. I'm interested in my heart rate, but that is more of a luxury than necessity. I've read that the only accurate way to determine if I'm training at full potential is to check your heart rate. I need to crawl before I can run though -- I really need a way to take accurate split times during my runs.

I am interested in a Reebok model that doesn't require a chest strap. The heart rate is taken from the wrist for $60. I have not found a review on this product yet. Here is a link on Sports Authority:

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1432173&cp=691250&position=1


Another watch has the chest strap and isthe C8 by Nike. It appears more powerful, but twice the price. I'm not sure but it seems like the chest strap is the best way to get your heart rate. A link to the watch on Amazon:




Any feedback is appreciated. I'm just starting the search and am not familiar with all the features offered. I just know that I need it to store at least 27 laps!

posted by jim @ 10:27 PM Permanent Link |