Features
- Forerunner 50 w/HRM/Foot Pod/USB ANT Stick
- Waterproof to 30 Meters/ For Indoors and Outdoors
- Multi Sport Capabilities/ Use for Running and Cycling
- ANT Technology for Easy, Wireless Downloading of Workout Data to the Computer
- 1.0 Lbs (WxLxH) 0.79″ x 1.65″ x 2.28″
Accessories
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
Jump start your training with Forerunner 50. This sleek sport watch is ideal for running, cycling and other fitness activities, and is available with a wireless heart rate monitor or foot pod or both. Plus it automatically transmits workouts to your computer so you can analyze, store and share data using our online community, Garmin Connect.
Get the Data You Need
Train inside or outdoors. The affordable Forerunner 50 provides you with instant workout data including training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average and best pace, calories, maximum and average heart rate. It also records both lap and detailed data. Available in 3 different versions (see versions tab), Forerunner 50 comes bundled with different accessories to help you track your progress for whatever moves you.
Listen to Your Heart
Forerunner 50 with wireless heart rate effectively tracks and records your heart rate while you work out, providing instant feedback about how hard your heart is working. The included digital heart rate monitor continuously tracks heart beats per minute which is wirelessly transmitted to the Forerunner 50. Even train in a certain heart rate zone to improve your fitness level. And well after your workout is done, Forerunner 50 is still working, wirelessly transmitting your training data to your PC.
Measure Speed and Distance
Forerunner 50 packaged with Garmin’s wireless foot pod lets you track your running speed, distance and calories burned while on the treadmill or pavement. Just snap the foot pod into a clip on your shoe laces, and it’s ready to send data to Forerunner 50 as soon as you start moving. After your workout, Forerunner 50 automatically transfers your data to your computer when within range.
Track Your Ride
When paired with an optional speed/cadence sensor, Forerunner 50 tracks the speed and distance of your cycling workouts. The wireless speed/cadence sensor attaches securely to your bike an
Customer Reviews
 Very Accurate but not easily sync’d to computer by Sean John
I also have the GPS enabled 205 but do a lot of indoor track running during the winter months. I compared the foot pod to the GPS & there was only a 40 yard difference on the mile (97% accurate). It seemed less accurate though if I was walking vice jogging/running. It’s about only about 90% accurate jogging/running on the treadmill compared to the treadmill’s stats and horrible when walking on the treadmill (~80%). Sometimes I wear both watches running outside because the 205 is more accurate & communicated well with the computer (& Google Earth, which is cool) and the 50 has a heart rate monitor & the pacekeeping is a lot smoother.
Two complaints:
1. Heart rate monitor strap is weak, don’t force it, it WILL break. replacements are ~$13 on Amazon (I’d order another two)
2. Not really hassle free when downloading to the computer, the watch has to communicate wirelessly with the USB adapapter & sometimes it takes a while for the adapter to recognize the watch. You also cannot upload workouts to the Garmin 50 like you can with the 205.
If I could start over, I would have bought ONLY the 305 because you can get GPS, heartrate, & foot pod for indoor running. I would have spent less overall. I may trade up eventually.
 Doesn’t work with Mac! by Michael P. Lewis
I was pumped to get this for Christmas as a gift - but as a Mac user, it is completely useless. Nowhere on any of the packaging does it say that it won’t work with a mac. I felt pretty misled.
If you’re a mac user (which many of you are), you are SOL.
be clear, this is not a GPS unit (Garmin or no) by Michael Edelstein
I own a wonderful Garmin 305, which is gret but huge, and needs lots of recharging. Worth it, though. I saw the Best Buy ad for this and then on Amazon, and would have purchased it but>>>
it is marketed by Garmin but is NOT a GPS unit. More a fancy pod-controled pedometer. Be aware before you purchase. Still a good price for what it is, with heart monitor and pod, compared to other vendors, but not what I expected (or you might expect).
So.. according to Garmin’s site.. it says it works with your Mac, but not really.. by Steve Funk
Specifically.. on Garmin’s site it says..
“Garmin Training Center (GTC) is a training tool for your computer that works with your compatible Garmin fitness device. With GTC, you can analyze and store workout data from your Garmin device on your computer, as well as plan and save future workouts. GTC is included when you purchase a compatible Garmin fitness device. You can also download the latest version of Garmin Training Center for free.
Compatible Garmin devices: Forerunner 50, Forerunner® 201 (PC only), Forerunner 301, Forerunner 205, Forerunner 305, Edge® 205, Edge 305, Edge 605, Edge 705
Compatible computers: IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® 2000 or XP operating systems | New! Intel-based Macs or PowerPCs (G3 or newer) running OS X 10.4 or later”
The above would mean to me that the Garmin Forerunner 50 is a compatible device with the usage of the Garmin Training Center software.
So.. imagine my surprise when the Garmin Forerunner 50 arrived and wouldn’t work with my Mac (current Macbook)..
Upon further reading and MUCH DIGGING on Garmin’s site this is what I found.. the “ANT+Sport technology will not be mac compliant until sometime in 2008″
So, while the device itself might be fine (and it is), it’s intended usage (with a Mac) is not. Garmin should be more forthright about this and insure ALL info on their site is correct (or at least is the same).
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