The Forerunner 301 offers a wide variety of training features that can help you train at any level you choose.

Included Training Center software allows you to store and analyze data using interactive graphs. View larger.

The easy-to-use, two-piece system consists of the
wrist unit and a digital heart rate transmitter that you wear around
your chest. The transmitter is coded that so there is no interference
from other heart rate monitor users nearby. The 301 unit continuously
monitors heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calories burned. A heart
rate zone chart, included with the manual, helps you target specific
heart rate zones for optimal training. The unit's built-in alerts help
you maintain those heart rate zones. For those who don't want to fuss
with the charts, there's an AutoLearn feature that allows the unit to
learn your maximum heart rate and set zones accordingly. Pace, time,
distance, interval workout, and advanced custom workout alerts are also
included. Meanwhile, the AutoPause feature pauses and resumes the
training timer based on a specified speed. Finally, the AutoLap feature
records lap data when you reach a specified distance. Don't worry about
running out of room for your lap data; the unit boasts a 5,000-lap
memory.

Like the Forerunner 201, the 301 also doubles as a basic navigator.
You can mark your starting point as a specific location, see your
current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic
breadcrumb trail back to your starting point. The built-in GPS receiver
provides highly accurate data, and there's no calibration required. Just
turn it on and go.

The unit's USB data port means that connecting the unit to your
computer is easier than ever. The USB connection offers fast and
reliable data transmission to any USB-equipped PC. And because analyzing
workout data is an important tool in reaching one's fitness goals, the
301 comes with Garmin Training Center software, which allows you to
download workout data to your PC for detailed analysis. View data for
each workout, including your heart rate, time, distance, speed, path
traveled, and altitude. You can also track data for multiple sports and
multiple users, and you can overlay workout data onto a map. The unit is
compatible with MotionBased and TrainingPeaks, which are popular
third-party training software packages.

With up to 14 hours of battery life, the 301's rechargeable
lithium-ion battery is designed for extended use. It's also rugged and
waterproof for up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The unit ships with a
1-year warranty.

Get heart rate and other vital data at a glance.

Customize your workouts with programmable intervals.

Set up exercise profiles for different types of sports.

A built in Virtual partner runs alongside you, graphically displaying your goal pace/speed.