Garmin Users... Help!

[SadieKate]

Um, I don't think the Forerunner is intended for swimming (rather brilliant design effort from Garmin ).

I did find this handy tip once. Of course, it would make your transitions last an eternity.

http://dcrainmaker.blogspot.com/2007...orerunner.html

[OakLeaf]

I've read about people just putting the units under their swim cap, no plastic bag. I don't think that much protection is necessary. They're intended to be used out in the rain, the company makes lots of marine units. I think the main reason why you'd put it under your swim cap rather than just wearing it on your wrist, is that there would be an awful lot of water resistance if it was on the wrist. Under a wetsuit it might be okay.

(disclaimer: I've never swum in mine. And I question whether the HRM would work in the water, since very heavy sweating is enough to make mine lose contact.)

[Urlea]

Thanks for the help!

I was looking at the wrong website when looking for a deal and it didn't have all of the accessories listed for the forerunner 305. Whoops!

I've heard of quite a few people putting the garmin in a small plastic bag under their swim cap, but I agree that it may be too much protection and add more time to transitions.

We'll see what I can do. I'm excited about it though he has wanted one since before we got married.

[katluvr]

Anyone with one???
I am looking at the one w/ the HR. Also noted you can buy "accesory" to add to bike for taking that training.
Since I don't "tri" (swim)--that part is not an issue.
My main "thing" is running and I need good accurate distance and pace.
Thoughts/input??