Timex Ironman Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Grey

by Timex

Product Features

• Preset your Desired Heart Rate Target Zone to One of Six Ranges, Review Workout Average and Peak Heart Rate
• 10-Workout Memory automatically saves latest workout, Lock past workouts, Review Time-In-Zone and Calories Burned
• 100-hour chronograph with lap and split, either in large digits, 50-lap memory per workout with average heart rate per lap,
• 5-Segment Interval Timer with Training Zones, 2-mode countdown timer, 3 Alarms with 5-minute backup, INDIGLO night-light with NIGHT-MODE feature
• Owner-Replaceable Battery; Data Xchanger USB compatible; water resistant to 100m

Product Description

The Race Trainer digital heart rate monitor includes a linked interval timer with training zones that acts like a personal coach. This 10-workout memory HRM can be upgraded to work with a Timex on-line training log powered by TrainingPeaks . Wear your heart rate monitor to . . . Track your activity level...Maintain a healthy lifestyle...Intensify your workouts. The lightweight Digital Heart Rate Sensor features an adjustable elastic strap and a replaceable battery.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002EXJ4JY
• Item model number: T5K219
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but..., July 19, 2011

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RunDC - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timex Ironman Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Grey (Sports)

I recently purchased this Timex HRM-kit after my bulky Polar F6 bit the dust and didn't have user-replacable batteries. I was wanting a smaller sized watch and Timex has a line of nicely sized watches so I gave them a look.

The Timex Race Trainer is a good looking watch off the bat and is extremely lightweight. Most HRMs are large and unsightly on a woman's wrist but this one looks very size appropriate (I'm 5'8", 142) for my frame.

The display is pretty easy to read but navigating off of the main time/date page is a bit tricky. I'm probably just used to Polar's setup but I have been frustrated with the menu on the Timex.

The biggest drawback and the reason I am not keeping this watch is the calorie counter so you can measure your workout energy expenditure. There is a calorie function, but it does not ask for your age or gender (two crucial factors) and only goes off of your imputed weight and your heart rate as you exercise. It's been completely inaccurate, overshooting workouts that I would usually burn 600-700 cal, it would say 1,020. Also, unlike the Polar, you cannot view calories burned while you are working out and it's hard to find them at the end of the workout also.

The last (but small) thing is the ANT+ coding. Although Timex claims the HRM will work with most gym equipment, I have not had any pair. Polar's coding technology, however, has never be unable to pair with equipped machines. Obviously it's a minor note, because you will always have your HR displayed on the watch but some machines have programs that work with your HRM to keep you in a certain zone, so it's nice to have that feature.

All being said, I will be going back to Polar. The watches and HRMs they make now have user replaceable batteries and I think their set-up is much better suited for me.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Timex Ironman is pretty cool, June 7, 2010

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Amy Lucas - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Timex Ironman Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Grey (Sports)

I really like this HRM - I wear it everytime I workout which is every day. The monitor that goes around your chest is very comfortable, I never notice that it is on. I started the C25K & was glad this watch had the intervals where I could set the times when I'm to change from walking to running. The booklet that came with it is very helpful. I use the middle hole on the watch & I'm an average size ladies wrist so it probably would fit anyone.
The only thing I don't like about it is I thought it would show my calories burned.
10/28/10 Update: This does count calories - in the Chrono mode. The book doesn't mention it but I figured it out. Also, the battery went dead on the chest strap & it was easy to find a new battery at Wal Mart & replace it. FYI - the strap & watch needs sync'd again after you change the battery.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great HRM!, February 15, 2010

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Anastasia Ensminger (Danville, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Timex Ironman Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Grey (Sports)

I both agree and disagree with some of the reviews for this product. Granted, I have only had it a week, so I can't speak about durability/quality. I also haven't used the interval or recovery modes (and may never).

First, it is comfortable! I forget that I am even wearing the chest strap and my wrist is light as air. I am a large framed female with a normal BMI and as another reviewer stated, I can wear it under my sports bra. It is also a nice looking watch. The HRM seems very accurate and that part wasn't difficult to set up if you know your numbers. Although I have to say, plan to spend a little time with the manual. While somewhat intuitive, you still need to familiarize yourself with the functions of the buttons in each mode. The only down side is the calorie counter. I don't know how these devices usually calculate this, but this one, as well the rest, always give reading higher than what is actual. But that is not a flaw of this HRM, but of all of them in general.

This is a great product! The only way they could make it better is to design it to be as accurate without needing the chest strap. Then I would wear it all the time!