Thinking on doing a triathlon?  maybe it is time to start training with a good device like a Garmin watch.   I’ve been using the Garmin Forerunner 910XT; it gives you every ounce of information possible!  Including speed, routes, distance, altitude, bpms; if you are swimming it gives you distance, number of strokes (you are able to select your style), time, wolf score, and your swim efficiency index.

You can easily change from one sport to another one if you are participating in a triathlon; there is a feature called “auto multisport” to quickly transition to each sport segment. The Forerunner stores multisport workouts in history and includes total time, distance, average heart rate (heart rate monitor required), and calories for all sports in the workout; as well as specific details for each sport.

The Forerunner also lets you store your data on your computer, by using Garmin Connect.  Garmin Connect is a web-based software for storing and analyzing data.  Data on your computer looks something like this:

You can also set alerts for: time, distance, calorie, heart rate (if you have the heart rate monitor).   Each time you reach the alert the device beeps or vibrates and displays a message.   You can also set “walk break alerts”,

These watches also have a “navigation” feature, where you can add a map, mark your location, navigate to a location, view gps information, and more.

A fully charged battery is supposed to last up to 20 hours, but it depends on usage.    Here is a video we wanted to share: A Day in the Life

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With this watch you will be able to train well for a triathlon and it will definitely help you achieve your goals!  Good luck on your next triathlon!