Stories from Becoming Triathlete
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Old new inspiration for 2012
Becoming Triathlete &bull Jan 2, 2012
Call me geek, but for some reason I felt that the best motivation to get back to regular training will be with new watch. And not just any new watch, but the one that helped me train for many successful… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Motivation
- Training
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ChesapeakeMan Aqua Velo 2011
Becoming Triathlete &bull Sep 26, 2011
I knew the course and expected Choptank ballroom to be choppy and bike course to be very wet. In the end Choptank was calmer than I expected and the bike route was wet, but not as much. The swim was actually really good with some… Full Story »
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Polar what were you thinking? Why I'm keeping RS800cx and sending the RCX5 back
Becoming Triathlete &bull Jun 20, 2011
Polar may not like me for saying this, but the RCX5 does not seem like the winner I was hoping it to be based on the marketing materials and buzz. Over the past few days of playing with the RCX5 run package I made decision to send it back to seller. I was hoping that Polar finally has a great unit for multi-sport athlete, but they did not quite get it. It certainly is not replacement for RS800cx as it has been understood by many users. If anything it is an upgrade for RS400 users. I have been using RS800cx… Full Story »
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What we know week after Polar RCX5 was announced
Becoming Triathlete &bull Mar 26, 2011
It has been about a week since we learned that Polar will be introducing RCX5 between May and September of 2011. Here is summary of what we already know from the correspondence with Polar, public announcements and responses to people… Full Story »
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Topics:
- GPS
- Heart Rate
- Stride
- Wind
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New Polar RCX5 triathlon unit coming out soon
Becoming Triathlete &bull Mar 19, 2011
The internet has been buzzing with rumors about the new triathlon unit from Polar. First discussion appeared few weeks ago on Slowtwitch where users Chris and wvarta from Polar noted that new products are indeed going to be announced as soon as April.… Full Story »
