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This is the Garmin equivalent to [[Polar ProTrainer]], but I found it very poor quality. The interface is clunky and the reporting is very limited.
 
This is the Garmin equivalent to [[Polar ProTrainer]], but I found it very poor quality. The interface is clunky and the reporting is very limited.
 
'''Ratings (out of 5)'''
 
'''Ratings (out of 5)'''
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* Data Capture: Garmin GPS required.
 
* Data Capture: Garmin GPS required.
 
* Summary: Best avoided.
 
* Summary: Best avoided.
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=See Also=
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* [[The importance of a training log]], which includes a list of logging applications and web sites
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* [[SportTracks]] - The best training log, with extensible functionality via plugins. This is my top recommendation for serious runners.
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* [[Dailymile]] - This is my top pick for social logging. Casual runners can use this site as their only training log, or combine it with [[SportTracks]] fir more sophisticated analytics.

Latest revision as of 05:27, 18 October 2011

This is the Garmin equivalent to Polar ProTrainer, but I found it very poor quality. The interface is clunky and the reporting is very limited. Ratings (out of 5)

  • Ease of use: 2 - very clunky software.
  • Reporting and analysis: 0 - I could not find any reporting information in the software.
  • Flexibility: 1 - Few reporting options.
  • Social: 0 - No option to share workouts online.
  • Data Capture: Garmin GPS required.
  • Summary: Best avoided.

See Also

  • The importance of a training log, which includes a list of logging applications and web sites
  • SportTracks - The best training log, with extensible functionality via plugins. This is my top recommendation for serious runners.
  • Dailymile - This is my top pick for social logging. Casual runners can use this site as their only training log, or combine it with SportTracks fir more sophisticated analytics.