Quote Originally Posted by channlluv View Post

I don't have a heart rate monitor yet, but I think it's a good idea for me to get one, considering. Do they have ones that track blood pressure, too, or just pulse?

Amanda, I love your notes. You've just given me a whole new insight on having great legs. <g>

How do you keep track of splits and average pace? Do you have a special computer of some kind that records it for you on the road? (And what's a split exactly? I'm thinking it's where you ramp up the effort for a short period. Is that right?)
I have a Polar F6 Watch/HR monitor. It wasn't overly expensive ($99) but was an investment for me. It tells me calories burned and journals my workouts. Then Monday morning at 12:01 am it sends me a little message to check my weekly workouts. I really don't know what I am using it for but it tells me a lot of stuff. I had several Timex Ironman Watches which will do splits and are far more reasonable. There are more expensive HR monitors, I don't know if any check BP.

Thanks on the notes- lol. I am not always a positive, person but my notes sometimes make me laugh. Somedays they say things like "Hmmmm riding after 3 margaritas last night is NOT a good idea ", "I don't know who was riding for me today but I like her!" or "Jester ate my lunch- again but I tried". Jester is the most awful hill in my hometown. So make your notes personal but you might find it makes it fun.