Sport Watches

Started running about 3 months to try to loose 8 lbs. Like outdoor running/jogging. Garmin Forerunner seems fancy, but Inot sure if GPS is needed. The Timex watch is too slient, sometimes can’t hear the beep for interval training. I don’t like the HRM strape. But, I heard strapeless HRM is not accurate. Ipod is great partner, but don’t do HRM. Don’t like to carry so many things during running. Any suggestions?

having a hard time deciding which one to get, looking mainly at the garmin forerunner 310xt and the polar rs800cx. are both of these products top of the line? which one is better, or are there other good choices out there? thanks for the input!

I am currently looking at the Garmin Forerunner 301. Does any one have one of these watches or a watch that they like? I would like to keep the price reasonable 200 or less. Any ideas suggestions? Please serious responses. I am getting close to my first 1/2 marathon and plan to move to a full when ready. I am not a cyclist or a swimmer, runner only.

I’m thinking the Garmin Forerunner 305 but I want some other opinions.

I have looked at the Garmin Forerunner and the Garmin Edge. Is there a brand that is better? Is there a unit that works best fpr BOTH running and cycling?