If you’re getting into running seriously, it’s time to think about a running watch.
When you first got started, you might have done Couch to 5k. You were probably just worried about jogging for a certain amount of time. If you tracked your distance and pace, an app on your phone would have been fine.
But when you start incorporating workouts into your running routine, that’s not going to be enough. Running watches allow you to do so much more – like track custom interval workouts, race against virtual partners, and monitor your heart rate throughout a run.
Take a look through the articles below, and you’ll find a variety of guides to help you choose the best running watch and then learn how to use it.
So you’re looking for a solar powered Garmin with lasting battery life and premium features. Should you go for a fenix or an Enduro? With the recent release of the Garmin fenix 8 and the Enduro 3, this choice has gotten a little murkier. The , the , and the are all very similar. So … Read more
This summer, Garmin released its new Fenix 8 watches along with the Garmin Enduro 3. It’s only been about two years since the Garmin Enduro 2 was released. If your running watch of choice is the Garmin Enduro, you’re probably wondering what’s changed. Is the Enduro 2 outdated – and should you be upgrading to … Read more
Last month, Garmin released their latest new watches – the and the . Note: This post focuses on the new Fenix watches. For more about the Garmin Enduro 3 – and how it compares to the Enduro 2 – check out this post. In the months leading up to the release, there was plenty of … Read more
If you’re looking for a mid tier running watch with an AMOLED screen, chances are you’re weighing the Gramin Venu 3 vs Forerunner 265. Garmin released both watches in 2023, and they are similar in a lot of ways. They retail at the same price point, and they both feature a shiny AMOLED screen that … Read more
Garmin recently released a new entry level Forerunner – the 165. If you’re in the market for a running watch with an AMOLED screen, you’re probably comparing the Forerunner 165 vs 265. There’s a lot of overlap in features, and the two watches are similar. Either one will ultimately be a fine choice for tracking … Read more
This is a question I often see people asking – should you get a screen protector for your Garmin watch? Although some people apparently do get screen protectors, I’ve never used one. I had a Forerunner 245 for three years, and I’ve had my current Fenix 7S Pro for about a year. In all of … Read more
If you’re on the market for an entry level running watch, you should be comparing the Forerunner 55 vs 165. The full line of Garmin GPS running watches run the gamut from $100 to $200 all the way up to the low thousands. If you don’t want to shell out $500 to $1,000 for a … Read more
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
Look, I’m skeptical about the Garmin Fenix 7 solar charging capabilities. I wrote more about it here. To get the advertised battery life, you need to expose your watch to 50,000 lux conditions for an average of three hours per day. In my experience, I occasionally get 50,000 lux conditions with my Fenix 7S Pro … 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