Soleus Running is a watch company that produces timing devices such as watches and cycling computers that use
GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based hyperbolic navigation system owned by the United States Space Force and operated by Mission Delta 31. It is one of the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that provide geol ...
and
heart rate monitor
A heart rate monitor (HRM) is a personal monitoring device that allows one to measure/display heart rate in real time or record the heart rate for later study. It is largely used to gather heart rate data while performing various types of ph ...
s. Its headquarters are located in
Austin, Texas
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.
Etymology
Soleus Running gets its name from the muscle located in the back part of the lower leg called the
soleus
In humans and some other mammals, the soleus is a powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg (the calf). It runs from just below the knee to the heel and is involved in standing and walking. It is closely connected to the gastrocnemius mus ...
. It begins right below the knee and runs down to the heel, and is involved in standing, walking and running. If not for the soleus, the body would fall forward.
Features
Soleus Running sells a variety of devices ranging in style, features and price. Some of the watches have the ability to track an activity using
GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based hyperbolic navigation system owned by the United States Space Force and operated by Mission Delta 31. It is one of the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that provide geol ...
or a
heart rate monitor
A heart rate monitor (HRM) is a personal monitoring device that allows one to measure/display heart rate in real time or record the heart rate for later study. It is largely used to gather heart rate data while performing various types of ph ...
.
Watches
As of July 2014, the watches for sale on its website are:
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Running:
* Dash
* Chicked
* P.R.
* Ultra Sole
* Stride
* Swift
* Tempo
* Flash
GPS:
* mini
* Fit
* Vibe
* Cross Country
* Sole
* Pulse
* Tour
Cycling:
* Draft
On the website, other items besides watches can be bought such as heart rate monitors, hats and headbands.
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