Timex Bodylink Trail Runner - T5C391

Timex was the first brand to use GPS technology on its speed-and-distance monitors but had its thunder stolen by Garmin’s Forerunner. The new Trail Runner, though, should run the Garmin close. Like the previous Timex Bodylink model, the Trail Runner tells you how far and fast you’re running, while monitoring ... Continue reading

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Andrew Arnold

I was excited to try this GPS out when it first arrived but I had trouble right from the start. The GPS unit requires a bettery but it took quite a lot of force to close the unit with the battery inserted. Any Continue reading...

Ricky Davidson

Hopefully the next body link will include the GPS within the watch similar to the Garmin Forerunner Continue reading...

top banana

Extreamly dissapointed. If you can get one that works probably not a bad system
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99%Chimp

It would probably work OK on a moor or somewhere else equally isolated. However, since I don't have the time, inclination or money to move house, this unit caused nothing but disappointment and frustration. How Continue reading...

m4cca

I think this is a really good watch/set, I've had no problems at all, found it really easy to use and love the summary function to see how I'm getting on - Best of all, I know that this watch will grow with my Continue reading...

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nabox

Lots of threads about HRM'S , but has anyone tried the latest model. I hear that it has great features even measuring your altitude and lattitude. How does the GPS perform ? Thinking of buying one as Garmins look too big and bulky. Appreciate any feedback or advice before I buy........

Posted: 07/12/2005 at 08:09

Jethro Boot

nabox, i have one can't fault it for a second. As with all GPS based equipment there will be signal interuptions, but over all my use, it is not that common, both in city centre and over hanging tree cover.

Yes in comparrision to the garmin forerunner 301 you have to wear one extra unit on your upper arm, but this is now so much smaller than the old versions, it really ins not a hassle at all.
Plus the watch on the timex looks normal enpugh to wear everyday, unlike the very ugly 301

Posted: 07/12/2005 at 10:39

David Bennett 2

Jethro,

How much extra do you get over the non-trail runner version? In terms of HR data?

Cheers

djb

Posted: 07/12/2005 at 11:12

Jethro the wise (very unkown leader of the 3 wise men)

From quick memory
not sure if the non trail auto calculated your max heart rate and then set 5 training zone. (yes the old one had preset and manual zones, but i'm sure didn't work them out for you ) They are based upon a few training sessions and aqurate resting rates.

Then the trail version displays % of max as an option during training. (so you dont have to do the maths whilst training)

sorry for spelling, but i think thats the main differences on HR section

Posted: 07/12/2005 at 11:34

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