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The units the size of 2 watches, but light enough that I dont mind it. I just bought it for the gps pace and split capabilities which work great. I read previous negative previous reviews about the heart monitor. I don't even use it. Because of the heart rate issue (I think), I got it for a song.
I recommend it highly. To accomplish my goal, I needed something that would report my pace along the way. The Forerunner 301 is a great GPS for the beginning, moderate level runner. I am training for a half marathon and am shooting for a PR. This is a cool GPS and is easy to use.
It is a little bulky, but works as described. It worried him too much so I ended up keeping it for myself. I have not used the heart monitor yet. Originally purchased this for my grandfather who walks every day. But then remembered that he had a pacemaker and there was a warning to contact your physician if this was the case. I did have a little tree interference, but it re-calculated quickly.
This is a decent product but like everyone else has mentioned it has trouble with satelite connection when trail running.
It may lose GPS signal as well, if you are using this as a solution to accurate distance and timing, this unit is not for you. However, there is one draw back.The GPS reception is not great, and it is not very accurate. It also read a few hundred feet difference in elevation while running on the track. Its great to calculate your calories burned, miles ran, average speed and pace, as well as many other features. Its great for an overall or average reading but not for extremely accurate readings. I ran 8 laps around a metric track and my GPS was off by about 330 feet at the end of 2 miles.
Again, the features are awesome, but what can you expect from a unit that is no much bigger than a cell phone. The Garmin 301 is a great running GPS that will provide you with info on all of your runs. I could go on and on about how great the features are on this unit. Its an "average" reading unit, meaning don't beat yourself if you don't beat your old mile or two mile by a few seconds, my unit regularly changes the same distances I run by a few hundred feet.
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