I’m in the market for a new GPS running watch since my Forerunner 210 died, and I’m stuck between the Forerunner 230 and 235. My biggest thing is I don’t know if I need or want the HR monitor on the 235. I’ve never had one before and never used heart rate in my workouts. Part of me wants to get the 235 just because it has that feature, even though I don’t know how much I would use it.
Here’s a little about me as a runner so you can help me decide. I’m 40 years old and consider myself a casual/recreational runner. I run 3 or 4 times per week between 3 and 6 miles because I like to stay fit and I enjoy running. I run an occasional race; mostly 5k but I have done 10 milers and a half marathon. I like to keep track of my miles, but I don’t do a whole lot of analysis with the data.
So what do you think? Should I go for the 235 with the HR monitor for about $80 more or go with the 230 that has all the same features except HR tracking?
Thanks.