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  • Someone else asked this question the other day. You may want to look at their responses: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/95968-what-kind-of-hrm-do-you-have I responded as follows: I had a Suunto T3c for several years and loved it. I just replaced it with a Suunto T6c a couple of weeks ago and am loving the T6c even…
    in What is the best heart reat monitor??? Comment by athenafl May 2010
  • I had a Suunto T3c for several years and loved it. I just replaced it with a Suunto T6c a couple of weeks ago and am loving the T6c even more. I looked at Polar brand to replace my old Suunto, but didn't like the fact that you can't replace the battery yourself in Polar HRMs (who's got time to send it off and wait?) and I…
    in What kind of HRM do you have? Comment by athenafl May 2010
  • Good for you! I've been doing sprint & international distance races for a few years and love it. I was not well trained for my first race (a super sprint), but I did so well that I was hooked and started training regularly. Just a few tips based on my experience and some excellent advice I was given before my first race:…
    in Any triathletes here? Comment by athenafl May 2010
  • We have an eight year old Tanita bodyfat scale. In eight years, I've changed the AA batteries twice.
    in Battery Life Of Your Scale? Comment by athenafl May 2010
  • Totally agree with the folks who recommended bike shorts. They made a huge difference for me when I first started. My first pair were inexpensive and low quality mountain bike shorts (with the loose overshort) and made all the difference in the world in terms of comfort. Lunges and calf raises are good recommendations,…
    in Exercises for Better Bicycling? Comment by athenafl April 2010
  • Good for you! I've been doing tris for a few years and love it. I hope you do, too. Someone else mentioned the trinewbies site. That's a very good site. Excellent recommendation. The first tri I ever did was similar distance to yours. All I did regularly for exercise was walk and ride my bike (a hybrid). 2K is just over a…
    in Triathlon 1st timer help Comment by athenafl April 2010
  • No personal experience with Polar, but I recommend you check the following: -make sure you've moistened the sensor part of the belt before putting it on. -check the battery in the transmitter (belt) -be sure you're turning off the HR mode (if that's an option on your model) when you're not using it Since yours is new I…
    in HRM don't think its reading right Comment by athenafl April 2010
  • Hi there! If you're looking for an HRM that works while swimming, I haven't found one yet. I thought my current HRM would do that and was disappointed to read the fine print when I had trouble getting it to work in the pool. Most, however, are waterproof. Just check the specs before buying. I use a Suunto T3 heart rate…
    in Waterproof/Water resistant HRM?? Comment by athenafl April 2010
  • Hi there. I've been using an HRM for years and that's my only expertise with the things. I'd be inclined to go with the HRM over the pedo because your heart rate is a better indicator of the actual effort expended than just the distance walked and your weight. Did the HRM reading during your walk seem to be an accurate…
    in HRM help please ? Comment by athenafl April 2010
  • Congratulations and good for you! Brava!
    in I'll be damned!! They fit! Comment by athenafl April 2010
  • I'm in! And logged back to April 1. Thanks for setting up this group. It's a great idea!
    in The President's Challenge Comment by athenafl April 2010
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