Week in Review: June 16th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/review-16th-2013.htmlset count, match count, current score) as well as receive data from other ANT+ sensors such as a heart rate monitor and/or foot pod. … The medical issues included two heart attacks, one electrocution admitted for observation and a variety of orthopedic, hypothermia and head injuries.” – Hospital Statement, which then sees this response from the race organizers: “in line with what we have seen” [at other races].
Running at night on the National Mall
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/running-at-night-on-mall.htmlThese are a heads up display attachment for your sunglasses that audibly and visibly keeps you informed of heart rate, pace, and cadence (and power, if cycling). … For the mile sections at 6:30, I paid a bit less attention to it since I was more focused on ensuring that the pace that the Garmin was tracking was at 6:30, rather than the footpod-calibrated 4iiii’s pace (although, they were very close).
Friday Tidbits (lots of them!)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/04/friday-tidbits-lots-of-them.htmlOh, and I’ve been doing all the Nike+ runs with another GPS device on, so I’m able to compare everything from Heart Rate readings to GPS distances. … The recently released FR610 running watch allows you to select which recording rate you’d like.
Jaybird Vista Earbuds Hands-On: An AirPods/PowerBeats Pro Competitor for Sports?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/jaybird-powerbeats-competitor.htmlOk, I guess also bike computers, heart rate straps, and cycling sensors. … I then iterated through a slew of combinations over the next hour: FR945+Vista, MARQ+Vista, iPhone+Vista, iPhone+PowerBeats Pro, iPhone+AirPods, and MARQ+PowerBeats Pro.
Week in Review- December 27th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/12/review-december-27th.html7) Victoria's Secret line of heart rate strap bras: Meant to post this a while back after a number of readers sent it in, but the above post just reminded me of it.
Week in Review–June 13th, 2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/week-review-june.html4) Stretchable skin-attached OLED screen: Samsung shows off a prototype that’s a heart rate sensor on an OLED screen directly on the skin. … 2) Peloton Hardware Launches in Australia on July 14th: They don’t plan to have instructors in Australia, but rather have their ‘Australian’ instructors operate out of the NYC studio, which makes sense logistically.
The ‘I got hit by a car during the race’ Rev 3 Knoxville Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/i-got-hit-by-car-during-race-rev-3.htmlThat said, while my power output was pretty high and just a touch below race plan, my heart rate was strangely rather low.
Featured Guest Post for Onlineshoes.com
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/featured-guest-post-for-onlineshoescom.htmlSo instead I settled for something a bit closer to my heart: Sports Technology. … At any rate, late last week the post was published over on their blog – which through the power of the Internets you’re able to read after one little click.
VirtuPro’s Indoor Smart Bike: The Bike Zwift is investing in–First Look
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/virtupros-indoor-investing.htmlAnd in line with that, they do support Polar's legacy analog heart rate sensors (as those were/are still popular in gym equipment). … However, as Tacx has demonstrated with their bike and the Atom, it’s not about the size but how you use it.
Week in Review–April 2nd, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/week-reviewapril-2017.html- How heart rate rebroadcasting works…
New York City: GPS Running Accuracy Test Rabbit Hole
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/running-accuracy-rabbit.htmlIt allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. … Each watch was configured with the best GPS settings offered on each unit that would, in theory, give me the…
A Weighty Decision: Deciding on a WiFi Weight Scale
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/wifi-weight-scales.htmlSure, some scales like the Withings offer heart rate and oxygen sensing – but as noted above, both are useless features. … I tested that previously – they are actually pretty darn accurate in terms of weight.
A weekend cycling around the city multiple times
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/weekend-cycling-multiple.htmlAs I noted on Twitter that I had three power meters, but was collecting data cross six bike computers (head units)…plus two heart rate straps (ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart).
Tacx NEO 2 Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/smart-trainer-depth-review.htmlIt allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. … – Power Cable Required: No, it can operate powered or standalone sans-power.
Hammerhead Sends Out 7-Year ‘Old Karoo’ instead of ‘New Karoo’
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/hammerhead-sends-out-7-year-old-karoo-instead-of-new-karoo.htmlThe only minor wrinkle in this update though, is that about the same time they sent me this update, another UK-based user posted photos of his Karoo 3 order (seen in the comments below) - which instead arrived as only a Hammerhead heart rate strap.
The 2019 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/2019-swim-bike.htmlHeart Rate Strap: Polar OH1 Plus & Garmin HRM-DUAL: This combo has been working super well for me this year (2019). … If you're looking for my specific recommendations on gear, you’ll find my general recommendations here (though, they don’t account for new watches this year), my trainer recommendations here (still pretty accurate for another month or so till Eurobike), and then my power meter buyers guide here (definitely still accurate).
Week in Review–February 2nd, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-2nd-2013.htmlExcept the core difference is they measure more stuff (like skin temperature, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels), and they’ve got an open-SDK, so developers to do whatever they want to do with the unit. … Integrated Seat Post Bike Lock: Funding goal almost reached.
Suunto Announces SuuntoPlus Guides: An App Platform for 3rd Party Apps
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/03/announces-suuntoplus-platform.htmlExcept, the “if” options are quite deep, allowing triggers on everything from distance or time, to metrics like heart rate, temperature, pace, altitude, or power. … After which, the app can endlessly iterate on what to prompt the user with.
Faux Race
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/06/faux-race.htmlNo matter what paces I tried (from 7:20 to 10:00/mile), my heart rate was locked on Z3.
First Ride: Everysight Raptor Cycling Heads-Up Display
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/everysight-cycling-display.htmlIn my case I thought we paired my heart rate strap in the booth, but it looks like we may have paired someone else’s strap in the booth. … Now, before you think these are mere startups – I’d calibrate your expectations.
5 Sport Tech Products I Want To See AirTag Integration In
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/products-airtag-integration.htmlI can think of my other examples that could have baked in finding technology, from watches to heart rate straps, to power meters. … We saw VanMoof integrate it into their bikes two months ago, as did Belkin in their earbuds.
Clever Training & DCR Exclusive Deal on Garmin Edge 800: $279
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/clever-training-exclusive.htmlGarmin Premium Soft Strap Heart Rate Monitor…
Week in Review–Nov 27th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/week-in-reviewnov-27th-2010.html#2) REI Sale on 310XT – They’ve got them down to $299 including the heart rate strap (normally $399) – pretty solid price.
Magene Gravat2 Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/magene-gravat2-trainer.htmlIt allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. … The question is then – is the Gravat2 trainer accurate and respectable, and if so – is it worth the risk of buying from a relatively unknown newcomer? That’s what I set out to find out.
Peloton Adds Automated Power Zone ERG Mode: Hands-On
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/peloton-automated-power.htmlThe first thing you’ll notice is a new option on the pre-workout screen, indicating automated resistance control, next to heart…… It’s on par with any of the smart bikes I’ve tested, and frankly, is more accurate than a number of the smart bikes on the market (both in ERG mode stability, as well as power accuracy).
