Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Watch Review

I have a friend who just can’t imagine life without his GPS watch.

Sure, there are plenty of apps for smartphones available with similar functions, but gps watches are a lot easier to run with and they don’t mind if you sweat on them (after all, no self respecting gps watch would be without waterproofing).

One of the best is new Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Watch available exclusively from REI.

Timex GPS Watch With Heart Rate Monitor

You can get it with or without the heart rate monitor – with it runs $325, without $275.

Here are the features straight from the horse’s mouth:

• Featuring SiRFstarIII™ GPS technology, the watch quickly locks on to satellite signals to measure pace, speed and distance in real time
• Watch measures your location and tracks altitude ascent and descent distances and rates
• Records up to 100 GPS waypoints so you can find your way home or create custom routes; recall up to 50 custom routes so you can track your pace
• Included heart rate chest strap takes continuous readings of your heart rate and sends them to the watch so you can monitor how your body is performing
• Adjustable and flexible elastic strap makes the sensor comfortable to wear; ANT™ technology eliminates cross talk with other heart rate monitors
• Custom heart rate target zones help maximize performance, whether your goal is to burn fat or train for a race; visual and audible alarms alert you when you fall out of a zone
• Watch counts and displays calories burned during a training session
• Customize the display to show up to 4 windows of information so you can monitor pace, distance, split time and heart rate all at the same time
• Chronograph with interval and countdown timers lets you develop personal workouts that will help you improve your performance
• Performance pacer mode helps you meet goals and set personal records
• Watch is water resistant to 50m (165 ft.)
• Download your workout and route data and analyze it using online training software
• Customize and manage watch settings using the included desktop software
• Recharge the internal lithium-ion battery by connecting the watch to your computer with the included USB cable or plug it into the wall with the included AC adapter
• Compatible with Timex bike sensors (sold separately) that use ANT+™ wireless technology; also compatible with third-party bike power sensors using ANT+

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Product Description

Get pace, speed, distance, and more on your wrist. With industry-leading SiRFstarIII GPS technology and ANT+ compatibility, Global Trainer records your performance across several dimensions, providing real-time data on a customizable screen. Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Watch Features: GPS-enabled watch measures pace, speed, distance and more in real-time SiRFstarIII GPS technology requires no calibration Measures location with altitude ascent and descent distances and rates Records up to 100 location waypoints to track back and create routes Recalls up to fifty custom routes for pace tracking Six modes of operation including Performance and Multisport Modes Style number T5K267

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