When Runner's World readers were asked to list their essential kit last year, heart-rate monitors came out on top. Unfortunately for the female runner, using a heart-rate monitor is usually an uncomfortable experience, requiring 10 minutes before
Heart-rate monitors vary hugely in price and functionality. For less than £20 you can pick up an HRM that simply measures your pulse, while parting with £150+ will give you a monitor that will set training zones for you, tell you how many calories
for women. It does the basics well enough, though, and it's pretty good value for £40.Contact www.oregonscientific.co.ukSigma Onyx Pro, £95 Features 3 HR zones, 50-lap memory, pre-set programsRW Says The Onyx Pro is a sturdy and minimalist-looking HRM
disappointing. The build and functionality were very basic and despite the low price I’d recommend runners shopped around and found something a little more expensive and comprehensive for their training needs. It does what it says on the tin, but certainly
(JBSurrey)In Short: A must have for the serious runner!Strengths:Comfortable and simple design, very accurate data, instantaneous downloading and the ablilty to not only display your runs on a map or Google Earth but to analyse your performance in depth
Buying A Heart Rate MonitorIf you're preparing to splash the cash on a heart rate monitor (HRM), make sure you find your perfect match. Heart Rate Monitors: The BasicsDo you need a £360 heart rate monitor - or will £30 be enough? Here's the low
in the morning; it's not fast enough'. In reality, the ability to be a world-class marathon runner does in part depend on being able to absorb the training over two or three years. I don't know of any elite marathon runner who doesn't average around 100 miles a
