I've been using the ithlete heart rate variability app to monitor my HRV. The theory behind it is that the higher your HRV, the more rested and recovered you are. This can help you monitor when you should do a hard training session and when to back off. So far I've found it to be … Continue reading ithlete Finger Sensor Heart Rate Variability Review →

The Viiiiva 4iiii HR monitor is a really cool concept. It connects via Bluetooth with your iPhone to send HR data from the strap itself, but also collects data via ant+ and sends data to iPhone from your Garmin footpod, cadence sensor, or Garmin power meter as well. I was hoping that for $80 it would overcome … Continue reading 4iiii Viiiiva Dual Heart Rate Monitor w/ iPhone Connectivity Review →

The Garmin 220 is by far my favorite running watch to dateActually feels like a regular watchAquires satelitess in seconds 220 vs 310xt: Almost exactly the same distance 5.60 vs 5.61 miles Actually feels like a regular watch

I've been looking to try a pair of Bluetooth Headphones for a while now. This would allow me to listen to music, books and podcasts through my phone while getting rid of the annoying cord. I enjoy carrying my phone with me on runs to take pictures, listen to books, and music. Unfortunately, the Motorola … Continue reading Motorola S10-HD Bluetooth Headphones Review →

One of the benefits to using a Garmin GPS watch to track your runs, is that it records all of your run data, which can then be uploaded to Garmin Connect, Strava, or other websites for further analysis. As the weather has gotten colder and the roads icy here in Minnesota, I've been doing most of … Continue reading Garmin Foot Pod Review & Accuracy Test →