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- The Affordable Forerunner 50 Provides You With Instant Workout Data Including Training Time, Pace, etc.
- Records Both Lap And Detailed Data
- Forerunner 50 Comes Bundled With Different Accessories To Help You Track Your Progress
- The Included Digital Heart Rate Monitor Continuously Tracks Heart Beats Per Minute
- Even Train In A Certain Heart Rate Zone To Improve Your Fitness Level
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Amazon.com Product Description:
Jump-start your training with the Garmin Forerunner 50. This sleek sports watch is ideal for running, cycling, and other fitness activities, and it includes a wireless heart rate monitor. Plus, it automatically transmits workouts to your computer so you can analyze, store, and share data using Garmin's online community, Garmin Connect. Add Garmin's Foot Pod (not included) to track your speed, distance, and calories burned while running, or add a Speed/Cadence bike sensor (not included) for tracking your cycling workouts.  Jump-start your training with the Forerunner 50. Click to enlarge. |
 With ANT+ wireless technology, your workout data is automatically transferred to your PC when your device is within range--no cables, no hookups. Click to enlarge. |  Continuously track your heart beats per minute and wirelessly transmit the data to the Forerunner 50. Click to enlarge. |  Add the Garmin wireless Foot Pod (not included) to track your running speed, distance, and calories burned while on the treadmill or pavement. Click to enlarge. |
Get the Data You Need
Train inside or outdoors. The Forerunner 50 provides you with instant workout data, including training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average and best pace, calories, and maximum and average heart rate. It also records both lap and detailed data. Available in three different versions, the Forerunner 50 comes bundled with different accessories (also available separately) to help you track your progress for whatever moves you. Listen to Your Heart
Forerunner 50 with wireless heart rate effectively tracks and records your heart rate while you work out, providing instant feedback about how hard your heart is working. The included digital heart rate monitor continuously tracks heart beats per minute, which is wirelessly transmitted to the Forerunner 50. Even train in a certain heart rate zone to improve your fitness level. And well after your workout is done, Forerunner 50 is still working, wirelessly transmitting your training data to your PC. Measure Speed and Distance
Garmin's wireless Foot Pod (sold separately) lets you track your running speed, distance, and calories burned while on the treadmill or pavement. Just snap the Foot Pod into a clip on your shoelaces, and it's ready to send data to Forerunner 50 as soon as you start moving. After your workout, Forerunner 50 automatically transfers the data to your computer when within range. Track Your Ride
When paired with an optional speed/cadence sensor (sold separately), Forerunner 50 tracks the speed and distance of your cycling workouts. The wireless speed/cadence sensor attaches securely to your bike and measures your pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride. You can even use it to train indoors because the sensor attaches to your rear wheel. Run, Sync, Store, and Share
You've logged the miles, and now you want to store them. With Garmin's innovative ANT+ wireless technology, your workouts are automatically transferred to your computer when your device is within range. No cables, no hookups. The data's just there, ready for you to analyze, categorize, and share through Garmin's online community, Garmin Connect, or the Garmin Training Center software. What's in the Box
Forerunner 50 watch, USB ANT Stick, Heart rate monitor, Owner's Manual | | | | |
Rating:  - A great watch, while it lasts
By Mark S. (Ann Arbor, MI USA)
I got this watch about 9 months ago, and was fairly happy with it until it stopped working. It went through the first battery in about 5 months and after having it changed it never seemed the same. I tripped during a race this Fall and while I didn\'t hit it on the pavement, it reset from the shock. Poof, mile 4 of a half marathon and my watch reads 00:00. Since then it\'s repeatedly reset at the slightest bump or jostle and now the battery\'s dead again. Now I have no watch and am not sure I want to give Garmin any more of my money. Rating: - Works but needs attention to detail
By Spidey (Sumter, SC)
I have been using the 50 for approx 4 months. The set up and operation of the unit are not very intuitive. However once set up it is acceptable. Just be careful not to accidently push 2 buttons at the same time. This is easy to do when trying to push one side button with your index finger while applying counter pressure with the thumb.
Push 2 and the watch will reset. If it does then you will lose anything in the memory. Not very nice if you haven\'t downloaded the workouts in memory or are in the middle of a long run.
Rating:  - Good for HR monitoring, kind of annoying as a watch
By Ken Zemach (Redwood City, CA)
Been using this sucker with HR strap and footpod for about 6 months now, running a LOT.
Pros:
*I had never used a HR monitor before. Fantastic training method. Can\'t compare it to any other HR monitors (e.g. Polar), but compared to NOT using a HR monitor for training, it gets five stars.
*Small, lightweight, waterproof.
*Got the entire set (watch, HR monitor, and foot pod) for $120.
Cons:
*Having used many other regular watches, from Casio to Timex\'s Ironman, as a basic watch, or even a workout watch, it\'s crappy. First of all, the light from the light button does NOT stay on long enough. Some of us actually exercise at night, you know? Ironman watch: much better.
*Effectively non-standard start/stop/save button functionality. That face button for lap is just plain annoying. The buttons in general I don\'t find that good. And, if I\'m trying to time many short events (sprint times of other people) it\'s a total pain and slow to be able to start, stop, clear, and restart. I realize that\'s not what it\'s necessarily made for, but it\'s annoying.
*Battery life is marginal. My footpod battery was dead out of the box when new. That was annoying. Had the system 6 months, and changed the watch battery twice now and the footpod once (total of four batteries in six months if you count the DOA footpod). Glad I\'m comfortable doing so myself, as paying someone to do it would be annoying. That said, I do like replaceable better than a rechargeable watch itself as sometimes you\'re just not near power. Best would be if I felt comfortable enough to try out the RCR-2032 batteries (rechargeable versions; they\'re out there) but am worried that the higher voltage will kill it.
Overall, if you\'ve never used a HR monitor system, I think it\'s just dandy. But, I wish the watch were as functional and high quality as the Ironman series, the light stayed on longer, the buttons were better, and DEFINITELY wish that it took a velcro sports watch band. Rating:  - works great, lots of set up and battery stinks
By Jack Michaels ()
My wife loves it! she has used it so much for her runs that the battery went out in 6 months! We went to a watch store to change it. It had no power unless we adjusted it, then it would lose power again...uggg. My wife loved it so much we just got a new one. I hope the battery last longer, if not, looks like she\'ll have another one for her birthday (easy gift). The set up is a bit of a pain, but if you call Garmin, they can help and it\'s only a one time deal. Other than the set up & battery, it\'s great. Tracks speed, distance thru-out the run (i.e. when you slow down it shows you on the computer via graph and text when and how long during the run you slowed down and what speed you going). Pretty cool. Just make sure you get the foot pod also. Rating:  - love it
By run.for.life (MD)
I have the watch with heart rate monitor, and also purchased the foot pod separately. LOVE these items! I am an avid runner and these have helped me to improve my training greatly. Easy to use. The only thing I found slightly annoying was for the first few times using the heart rate monitor & foot pod together, I had to pair them each time - they didn\'t each automatically pair as the manual said they would. Then in future uses, if I was only using one of the two devices, I had to pair it again separately for the watch to read it. After about 10 or so times of the pairing issues, the devices now pair without problems. Very satidsied - makes training more fun & functional. I have a very small frame & am 33 in. around at the chest...so the heart rate monitor is too big for me. However, since I am always weraing a sports bra/top with built in bra, I just make sure the monitor is held in place with the elastic from my bra, and it works fine.
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