If you’re looking for an entry-level GPS running watch, you should consider comparing the Garmin Instinct 2 vs Forerunner 255. The Garmin Instinct and the Garmin Forerunner are like two sides of the same coin – an effective, affordable GPS running watch. But they differ in a few ways, and they excel in different areas. … Read more
It’s (almost) Black Friday, and that means one thing – sales. Well, it might also mean recovering from your turkey trot. I’m running an 8k on Thursday, so I’ll probably be taking it easy on Friday. But back to the point, this Black Friday you can find some great discounts on Garmin watches. And as … Read more
Your Garmin running watch can provide you with a lot of advanced data. One of these data points is Garmin training effect. What is it? How it is calculated? What does it mean? Keep on reading to find out. What Is Garmin Training Effect? Every time you complete an activity, Garmin assigns it a training … Read more
There are a number of advanced metrics available on your Garmin watch. One of these is Garmin training load. Ever wonder what it is and how it’s calculated? Keep reading, and I’ll give you a quick rundown on what the training load metric is, how its calculated, some potential problems with the data, and how … Read more
Your Garmin watch uses several basic data points to calculate a bunch of different fitness stats. Today, let’s talk about Garmin performance condition. What is it? How does it work? Why should you care? In short, the performance condition metric on your Garmin is an estimate of how well you are running on a particular … Read more
Have you ever wondered how the Garmin VO2 max estimate on your watch works? VO2 max is one measurement of how fit you are and of your potential as an endurance athlete. Unfortunately, actually measuring your VO2 max is a complicated endeavor that includes a potentially costly trip to a sports clinic. But if you … Read more
If you’ve ever run around a track using a GPS running watch, you’ve probably been frustrated by the results. But if you’ve got a Garmin Forerunner, you’re in luck. You can use the new Garmin track mode to get accurate GPS data while running around an oval track. Today, I want to show you why … Read more
I have a Garmin Forerunner 245, and I love it. I like it a lot better than my old Fitbit Charge 3, and the Garmin is definitely a better watch for running. There’s only one thing that annoys me about the Garmin watch. Sometimes, it has problems charging. If you have a Forerunner, you’ve probably … Read more
One thing that can have a huge impact on your Garmin Body Battery level is drinking alcohol. I enjoy drinking fairly often, but it’s usually a couple beers or a glass of wine. I’ve cut back a lot since my younger days, and that’s probably a good thing. But from time to time, I over … Read more
So it’s been about a month since I got my Garmin HRM Dual. I got the Garmin heart rate strap because I was having problems with cadence lock on my Garmin Forerunner 245. I hadn’t really had an issue in the summer or fall, but the cold weather seemed to screw it up. Although I … Read more