HRM newbie question (trails)

LionessWhispers

So let me preface this by saying that I've always wanted to be a runner. I've never been good at it (my mind wanders and I talk myself out of it) but my best and longest runs, where I actually feel the joy of it, have been on trails. Some trails are labeled with their distance but many are not... which brings me to my question.

I'm looking to purchase my first HRM. I've never had one before so I was feeling pretty excited... until I saw just how many choices there were. It's fairly overwhelming. I want one that's accurate and preferably one that has an optional "foot pod" accessory (I think that's what they're called) so that I can track speed/distance in places that don't necessarily have GPS signal. Not super pricey if at all possible (I know, I know, you get what you pay for haha). Anyway, let me know what you recommend please and thank you!!

lucan07

Visit the sites like polar and garmin etc and see which have the functions you would like then shop around for the best price, but a pedometer can count steps and a watch track the pace so a cheap Polar FT1 and a pedometer may be the answer very cheaply if you don't need or are unable to use GPS most mobiles now have fairly accurate GPS apps available anyway!

majope

DC Rainmaker is great for reviews and comparisons: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/

LionessWhispers

Visit the sites like polar and garmin etc and see which have the functions you would like then shop around for the best price, but a pedometer can count steps and a watch track the pace so a cheap Polar FT1 and a pedometer may be the answer very cheaply if you don't need or are unable to use GPS most mobiles now have fairly accurate GPS apps available anyway!

I've been visiting the sites, it's just overwhelming with all the options. And since I've never had one before it's a bit difficult to know what I really need/don't need. The reason I was asking about the foot pod is for when I'm running trails in the mountains near my house where there is no signal of any kind (I live in the woods! Haha). I'm not trying to skrimp on things, I was just hoping I could find something in the 200-250 range that people recommended. I'd like to be able to use my HRM at other times but I was mostly curious about this. But thanks for the reply, I guess I'll just keep doing my own research.

LionessWhispers

DC Rainmaker is great for reviews and comparisons: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/

Thanks! I'll definitely check it out :-)