Mark Zielezna

Nearing my 40th year, I was feeling fat, lethargic and depressed. 10 years with no real exercise, just work and family.Thinking back to my cycling days and was some 20kg lighter, I knew there was one item I couldn't live without, my Polar Vantage XL HRM. Being a bit dated like myself, I decided to update my HRM. After much study I settled on the RS800CX with S1 footpod and G3 GPS.What a leap forward! Armed with my new tools, I hit the pavement. First I couldn't run 2km but with the help of my Pro Trainer 5 and Polar training programs I soon cracked the 10 and then 20k. Then the mid life crisis came, I'm going to run a marathon! On July 4, 2010, after approximately 1 year of cold and dark mornings alone on the road with only my RS800CX for company, I completed the Gold Coast Marathon. In one year I'd shed 25kg and conquered one of the toughest physical and mental challenges of my life. I could not have done it without my RS800CX and Pro Trainer 5, thank you Polar!