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Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor

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    Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor

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    The Timex Ironman Run Trainer heart rate monitor helps give you an edge on the competition, giving you the necessary data to improve your performance. Train hard and train smart!

    • SiRFstarIV™ GPS quickly locks on to satellite signals to measure pace, speed and distance in real time
    • Includes a heart rate sensor with adjustable chest strap
    • Customize the display to show up to 4 data lines so you can monitor pace, distance, split time and more all at the same time
    • 15-workout memory features dated summary
    • Chronograph with interval and countdown timers lets you develop personal workouts that improve your performance
    • The Timex Ironman Run Trainer heart rate monitor is compatible with ANT+™ wireless foot pod sensors, sold separately
    • Water resistant to 50m (165 ft.)

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    Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    Digital
    0
    0
    Satellite-based
    No
    No
    Chest strap
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    No
    Windows / Mac
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Backlight
    (GPS mode) 8 hrs. / (time only) 2.5 months
    No
    50 meters
    Resin
    Resin
    1 inch
    2.5 x 1.9 x 0.7 inches
    Unisex
    Analog or Digital
    Number of routes
    Number of waypoints
    Altimeter
    Compass
    Cycling functions
    Heart rate sensor type
    Heart rate target zone(s)
    Time in target zone
    Average heart rate
    Recovery heart rate mode
    Tracks calories burned
    Speed/distance
    Exercise log
    Wireless communication
    OS compatibility
    Date display
    Stopwatch
    Countdown timer
    Alarm
    Illumination
    Average battery life
    User replaceable battery
    Water-resistance
    Watch band material
    Construction
    Face diameter
    Dimensions
    Gender

    Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Customer Reviews

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    Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor
     
    3.7

    (based on 11 reviews)

    64%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Accurate (8)
    • Easy to use (5)
    • Gives A quick reading (5)
    • Versatile (5)
    • Compact (3)

    Cons

    • Unreliable (3)

    Best Uses

    • Running (10)
    • Treadmill (4)
    • Spinning (3)
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    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Timex does it right with the Run Trainer

    By lovetoworkout

    from USA

    About Me Enthusiast

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Intuitive Menu
    • Large Screen
    • Quick Navigation
    • Quick Signal
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking
      • Jogging
      • Running

      Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

      For all of you who have a Garmin or are thinking about buying one anytime soon, think twice before making that purchase and check out the new Run Trainer by Timex. Timex really did it right by making a watch that wasn't too big yet gives clear, concise, easy to read, accurate data during workouts. Just this morning on my run, I was very impressed by how comfortable it was on my wrist and how easy it was to toggle between screens to view data. Today I preferred to have my heart rate shown nice and big in the middle display and it was perfect! In addition, the GPS connection was super quick to pick up the satellites, and was 100% accurate the whole time. And for the price? Wow...it is so worth the money. I run a lot and this watch is incredible. Give this watch a shot. You won't be disappointed!

      • How are you with directions:
      • Great w/Directions
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      • No

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      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      I'll probably go back to Garmin

      By JRPMI

      from Ann Arbor, MI

      About Me Avid Athlete

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      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy To Use
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Unreliable

      Best Uses

      • Running

      Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

      I was previously a Garmin user, and switched to the Timex Trainer 7 months ago. The Timex is much slower at acquiring a GPS signal, and even on sunny days sometimes won't get a signal at all. I live in SE Michigan, and never had these problems with Garmin. Once it does get the signal, it performs well in all aspects except elevation. I bike and run, and often the "climb" recorded for a 4-mile run will be 3-4x higher than the climb recorded for a much longer distance bike ride over terrain with many more hills. And now, my heartrate monitor has quit working, so I'll be going to REI for a replacement. I don't really see that as a negative because REI is great about any equipment issues. Overall, it's a reasonably good trainer, but definitely playing catch-up to Garmin. Unless Timex makes significant advances, I'll probably go back to Garmin for my next purchase.

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      • No

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Timex Quality & Simplicity

      By camperkev

      from Brentwood, CA

      About Me Avid Athlete

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      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Easy To Use
      • Gives A Quick Reading

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Running

        Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

        I've have been using an ironman triathlon watch w/ heart rate monitor for the past several years with absolutely no issues, so that's why I chose to go with the Timex GPS Run Trainer with Heart Rate Monitor. I'm glad I did. If you are used to the Timex layout and functionality it will only take a few minutes to become familiar with this new GPS model. The system is intuitive and simple. The GPS signal picks up almost instantly when I step outside and it's accurate.

        I was impressed with the improvements Timex has made with the heart rate monitor and strap. I much prefer the new design with the button snaps over the older design. It's comfortable and I hardly notice it's there.

        The GPS watch syncs with an included UBS cord that simply clips onto the watch. It took me a day or two to figure out the Training Peaks online software. TP is not as appealing to they eye as some other fitness websites or smartphone apps, but it does what you need it to do...and more if you pay for the premium subscription. The free version does everything I need, so I don't have any plans to pay for the premium services.

        I was able to get 5 workouts in before the battery went out and needed to be charged, but I mistakenly left the GPS function running during times when I wasn't working out, which is a bigger draw on the battery.

        I've only been on a half dozen runs with it thus far. Only time (no pun intended) will tell if the materials will hold up. If it's anything like my other Ironman watch, it will take a lickin' and keep on tickin' for quite some time.

        I do wish it came with a plug-in charging option.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Fedex delivered the watch two days later than it had originally promised. Not an REI issue.

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        4.0

        Great Watch

        By KMike

        from Anchorage, AK

        About Me Gym Rat

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        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Easy To Use
        • Gives A Quick Reading
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Running
          • Spinning
          • Treadmill
          • Weight Loss

          Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

          I really like this watch. It's easy to use, and the corresponding web-based TrainingPeaks data was informative. I would recommend this watch to other runners.

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          • No

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          4.0

          GPS is slow, but works well

          By LexRuns

          from New York, NY

          About Me Avid Athlete

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          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Large screen
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Bulky Design

          Best Uses

          • Running

          Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

          Sometimes it takes over 10 mins to pick up a signal, even on a clear day. I live in manhattan by Central Park and have had to go on my runs without GPS....so I didn't know my pace.

          I do love the the features and customizability.

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          • No

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          1.0

          Complete FAILURE

          By bes224

          from Boulder, CO

          About Me Avid Athlete

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          Pros

            Cons

            • Unreliable

            Best Uses

              Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

              I purchased this watch to help on long training runs and a specific upcoming race. The GPS will shut off if it is below room temperature (i.e. 50 degrees...not very cold!!) and will not turn on again until it has been warmed up for several hours. This watched completely failed me on several long runs and most importantly the race...which really screwed up my race strategy. Complete FAILURE!

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              1.0

              Painfully unreliable

              By TB in BC

              from Vancouver, BC

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              Pros

                Cons

                • Unreliable

                Best Uses

                • Running

                Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

                This watch is more a hindrance than a help. The expression "you get what you pay for" sums up my experience.

                The speed, distance, and HR sensors are completely unreliable. Readings are so variable, off by impossible amounts. E.g., I supposedly travelled only 6km on a 10km race course one day; on another, my heart rate showed as 239 bpm while I coasted on my bike down a hill.

                Sometimes it seems to give reasonable readings, but with at least one clear inaccuracy every time I wear it, how do I know if it's every accurate? If I can't count on my watch to be accurate, or at least biased in one direction consistently, then how can I rely on it for anything? It's beyond worthless...it's a liability for someone who has to run/ride in certain HR zones.

                Last point...I won't even be able to use it in the Ironman. The battery life isn't long enough for even the winner to complete the ride & run before the watch dies. Why was this watch even allowed on the market with the Ironman name on it?

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                (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Okay, I guess

                By JohnSWaldrip

                from Monrovia, CA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                Pros

                • Accurate

                Cons

                • Complicated

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

                  During recent travel abroad I it took me a ver long time to figure out how to reset the time. Thus far it is way too complicated for me to be able to use.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  So Thrilled to Have This Watch

                  By D-Money

                  from Charlotte, NC

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                  Pros

                  • Accurate
                  • Compact Design
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Gives A Quick Reading
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Running
                    • Spinning
                    • Treadmill

                    Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

                    The watch does exactly what I wanted it to do. I can now run and not have to be concerned about distance and trying to figure out my pace at the same time. It is nice how all the information downloads on the computer for me as well. Overall I give this watch an A+ versus its counterpart the Global Trainer. Only Con would be that I would like it if the battery life lasted a little longer.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Data Crunches for Your Crunches

                    By NE2WA

                    from Edmonds, WA

                    About Me Avid Athlete

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Accurate
                    • Compact Design
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Gives A Quick Reading
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Running
                      • Spinning
                      • Treadmill

                      Comments about Timex Ironman GPS Run Trainer Heart Rate Monitor:

                      This watch/gps/heart rate monitor is a data crunching gem. With the free online connection, you can actually watch a graphical display of your run/ride on a map with associated changes in your heart rate, pace and step rate (with the foot chip). It takes a little time to set up, but is simple to use once you get started. I am loving this device and the feedback it's giving me.

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                      • Yes

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