This is probably one of the best looking heart rate monitors you’ll ever find. I’ve noticed that good heart rate monitors tend to be dull, black, and boring. This handy friend comes in a few different colors and does more than just monitor your heart rate while you’re out jogging.

In your package you’ll find:
* Forerunner 305
* Garmin Training Center CD-ROM
* Heart rate monitor
* Docking cradle
* Expander strap
* A/C charger
* USB cable
* Owner’s manual
* Quick start guide

Now that’s a lot of stuff for just buying some watch that tells you how fast your heart is beating, right? Well, the Forerunner is no ordinary sports watch! The high-sensitivity GPS tracks and measures distance, heart rate, multiple laps, calories burned, speed, time, altitude as well as pace. If you are a road runner training for your big race, or if you are a triathlete aiming for a big goal, this is your must-have piece of equipment.

If you don’t like running on your own, you have the option of a virtual running partner program. This allows you to compete against a virtual runner that will keep you going.

The Forerunner 305 comes with a docking station and software to upload runs to your PC. You as a user will be able to view maps of your distances run, you will also be able to see your progression during the runs in altitude and pace. At the same time this watch also records your heart rate, which is also available to download.