Garmin Forerunner 101 Wrist-Mounted GPS Navigator and Fitness Computer
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Calculates precise speed, location, and altitude as you workoutIntegrated mapping functions display your progress on your favorite routesStores lap times, distances, and calories burnedWaterproofAdjustable wristband
Product Description
The Forerunner 101 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data--all in one compact unit that straps to your wrist. It's a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. | 
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301 | 1. Allows you to set up profiles for running, biking, and another sport.
2. Set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart rate). | | Speed |  | | | | Pace | | | | | Distance | | | | | Calories burned | | | | | Heart rate |  | | | | Sports profiles1 | | | | | Advanced workouts2 | | | | | PC interface | |
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(USB) | | Analyze workout data on PC | | | | | Size (inches, WxDxH) | 3.3 x .9 x 1.7 | 3.3 x .7 x 1.7 | 3.3 x .7 x 1.7 | | Weight (ounces, with batteries) | 2.6 | 2.75 | 2.75 | | Batteries | 2 AAAs, 15 hours | Rechargeable, 15 hours | Rechargeable, 14 hours | | And because it is a high quality Garmin GPS device, you get many of the features GPS users have come to rely on, such as precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data. The Forerunner 101 is easy to use right out of the box and it delivers the benefits of GPS technology. Although it lacks the rechargeable battery and PC connectivity features of the Forerunner 201, the 101 retains all of the other great features of the 201, at an even more affordable price. The Virtual Partner feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind. Almost as important as the training device itself are the accessories to integrate it with your active lifestyle. If you're into cycling, the best way to keep an eye on your GPS while you ride is with a bike mount bracket that straps to the handlebars of your bike, motorcycle, or whatever you're traveling with for easy viewing. Other Forerunner 101 features:
- Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map.
- Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout.
- Lap history--such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace--can be stored for 5000 laps.
- Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record.
- Automated stopwatch provides auto-lap and auto-pause features.
- Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace.
- Time and distance whistles can be set to sound when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.
Auto Menu: Timer pauses when you stop running. Auto lap logs your performance over a predetermined distance. | 
History: Review training history by day or week. | 
Map: Navigate back to the start or to a stored location. | 
Virtual Partner: Set time, pace, and distance goals, and train with a "virtual partner." |
What's in the box:
Forerunner 101 unit, wrist strap, manual, and quickstart guide.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
Summary:
Surprised how bad it was
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Comment:
Knowing Garmin's great reputation for products, I was disappointed that my Forerunner 101 was such a poor investment. I probably only used it 10 times before the plastic molding that holds one of the strap pins in BROKE. And I certainly was not using outside the realm of any reasonable runner. If it had been the pin that broke, no problem, I'd get a new pin. But since it was the plastic itself, it basically renders it useless. The device is now attached to the strap by one pin and flaps on my wrist if I try to wear it. Not only that, it nevers got good satellite pick-up and, contrary to what Garmin says, the device loses connection if I go under trees, etc. Since the plastic broke after the 90-day repair time, I have to pay $60 at least as a repair fee. That is almost half the cost of a new one. No way! All in all, very disappointed in what I expected to be a great running aid.
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Love it
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The Forerunner works great. I love knowing exactly how far I've run. I thought it might be too big but the size is fine. I usually forget it's there once I get going. It would be nice if it was rechargeable but for the price I can afford to buy batteries.
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Great Motivator
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I recently picked up one of these Forerunner 101's from Amazon and I have to say that my running (or at least my desire to run) has increased since getting it. I have to run for my yearly Air Force fitness test and I traditionally have hated to run since I am no good at keeping my pace (either running too fast at first and burning out or too slow and having to kill myself catching up) but I really like the Forerunner for helping me out in that area. The device is very accurate and the battery life is very good. The time to sync up with the GPS satellites is very fast (I have noticed that it links up faster if you stand still while you wait). It is hardly noticable on my wrist as it is very light in weight and the wrist strap is comfortable. The setup and usage of the menus were very well thought out and easy to use. I would definately recommend this device for anyone to help in their daily workout.
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Good and Reliable
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I bought this from amazon after having a real bad experience with the Navman 300 which I got from Marshalls. The Navman 300 had a weak display that would cut in and out and the device at times would freeze up and would not display the correct pace. This all happened to me while I was running in the 2007 L.A. Marathon; which brings us to the Garmin Forerunner 101.
I returned the stupid Navman 300 and got the Garmin Forerunner 101. The Garmin Forerunner 101 is solid. Just put it on, establish a signal, hit the start button and you're off. It has a super clear display. It even has a button to light up the screen for a few seconds if you're running at night so you could see the display. The signal is decent but not great. If you want to start it up indoors while you're getting ready to run, forget about it. Go outside and wait 2-5 minutes. You'll get used to this, it wasn't a big issue for me. But you have to make sure you're not running or walking in a heavily populated area of tall trees, or else it'll lose the connection with the satellites. I used this Garmin 101 in the 2008 L.A. Marathon and was impressed. I used the "virtual partner" mode to finish within my desired time that I set as my goal. While I failed miserably(although I still finished, barely), I realized that this device is more than just a distance calculator. It can really help you track your progress and reach your goals if you put in the effort(which I didn't). It has many other modes that I haven't used yet. I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because of the inability to hook this up to a computer and transfer your stats. But for under a $100, I can live with that.
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Summary:
Excellent tool for monitoring jogging progress
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Comment:
The Forerunner 101 offers the ability to use replaceable AAA batteries. I use a set of NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries that last for about 1-2 weeks worth of running. The GPS takes awhile to lock onto a signal from a cold start. The longest it has taken was about 5 minutes! So I recommend going outside and stretch while the unit "warms up". Sometimes if I face Due West, the signal locks on faster.
The Forerunner 101 does not work inside most buildings, but it does work well in a car to track your GPS speed. The mapping feature is an interesting tool, albeit crude.
The Forerunner logs your mileage, calories burned, and average speeds.
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