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Garmin Forerunner 101

The Forerunner 101 offers athletes and recreational walkers and runners an entry-level personal training device with GPS. It measures speed, distance, pace and calories burned, and runs on 2 AAA batteries. The Forerunner 101 stores lap histories for up to two years to provide an archive of workout performance over time. Retrieve lap data for previous workouts by date, week, month, or over a specific time interval. For business travelers who want to train on the road, the Forerunner 101 also doubles as a navigator. Users can mark their hotel as a specific location, see their current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their starting point. Working out with the Forerunner 101 means you're never alone in your personal training, because the unit provides a "Virtual Partner". This unique 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. Features Forerunner 101 Features: GPS sensor provides precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data for exact location information. Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map. Retrace your steps to a starting point or reverse your normal route for routine variation. Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout. Automatically records up to 5000 laps by day or week; stores approximately two years of data Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record. Automated stopwatch provides AutoLap and AutoPause features. Lap timer indicates when a certain speed is reached or when you've fallen below a pre-set level. Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace. Distance whistle sounds when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.

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Manufacturer:Garmin
Part Number: 010-00329-05
Product Rating: 83/100 (from 77 reviews)
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77 Reviews

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From: Amazon Posted: May 11, 2008 Type: User Review

Surprised how bad it was

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...
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1.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Apr 18, 2008 Type: User Review

Love it

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...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Apr 02, 2008 Type: User Review

Great Motivator

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...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Mar 06, 2008 Type: User Review

Good and Reliable

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...
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4.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Feb 07, 2008 Type: User Review

Excellent tool for monitoring jogging progress

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...
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4.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Jan 12, 2008 Type: User Review

Great basic GPS

So far I love my GPS. I didn't need anything fancy or complicated to use and this does exactly what I need as a runner. It accurately records my mileage as I run. I live in a very small town and have not had any problems with GPS signals.
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 21, 2007 Type: User Review

Just as Ordered

This product was delivered in a timely manner and was just as the description had listed... Positive purchase experience.
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Dec 02, 2007 Type: User Review

Good beginner gps for running

I had my Garmin 101 for 3 years. I just upgraded to the 205. If you are looking for a good entry level gps and trainer for running, walking, etc. this is it. Enough bells and whistles to keep you going for a while. The only draw back is if you...
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4.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Nov 11, 2007 Type: User Review

Good Entry Level GPS for runners

I bought the Forerunner 101 after considering the more expensive and smaller models. I got it to see if I would use it for training.

I think its terrific. I've worn it in several races and it seemed pretty accurate. I like the...
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5.00/5

From: Amazon Posted: Oct 24, 2007 Type: User Review

Very useful tool

I use this device frequently to log my mileage and average speeds. I have found that I can only get about 2 weeks worth of battery life from rechargeable 750 mAh AAA batteries. It takes its sweet time locking onto GPS satellites during a cold...
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3.00/5

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