I have my Foot Pod paired with my Garmin Forerunner 305 and am very satisfied.The Foot Pod has a plastic bracket that fits under my shoe string, while the Foot Pod fits over my shoe string.It can be a little difficult to get the two pieces to click together, but when they do they form a secure arrangement.I followed the instructions in the Forerunner manual and paired the Foot Pod with the Forerunner on the first try.Once this is done it does not have to be repeated since the Forerunner automatically detects the Foot Pod from then on.The Foot Pod measures my pace in strides per minute and also measures my distance traveled.I am a little disappointed that the Forerunner allows the distance measured by the Foot Pod to over ride the distance measured by the GPS in the Forerunner.I suspect the distance measured by the GPS is more accurate, but I can not find an option to force the GPS distance to be used while the Foot Pod is in use.Walking the same course results is a measured distance of 3.26 miles using the GPS and 3.30 miles using the Foot Pod, which I feel is good agreement.I did not have to follow the calibration instructions to achieve these results.
Overall I have found the Foot Pod a great addition to my exercise equipment, especially when I am inside and out of range of the GPS satelittes.
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Product Description:
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 is ready to send data to Forerunner as soon as you start moving. Compatible with the Forerunner 305, 405, and 50.
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