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.
Garmin typically releases four feature updates throughout the year. On August 19, 2025, they announced their Q3 update for the year – and rolled out a bunch of new features to the fenix 8 family. These feature updates have been a contentious topic over the past year or so, with some users complaining that their … Read more
Last summer, Garmin released the new fenix 8, introducing a new top of the line watch and creating some separation from the cheaper Forerunner line. But this summer, Garmin released the new Forerunner 570 and 970 – and there’s now much less daylight between the fenix and the Forerunner. Historically, there weren’t a lot of … Read more
The last twelve months has been a busy time for Garmin. In August 2024, they released the fenix 8 and Enduro 3. In January, they released the Instinct 3, followed by the vivoactive 6 in April. This was all capped off with the latest Forerunners (570 / 970) in May and the brand new Venu … Read more
Since Garmin launched Garmin Connect+ back in March, the reception hasn’t been great – at least on the Internet. The premium subscription service includes several exclusive features, and the headline feature is “Active Intelligence” – Garmin’s new take on AI. As it is implemented today, it basically summarizes data that’s already readily available in Garmin … Read more
It’s been a little over two years since Garmin released the Forerunner 265 and 965. When you put it that way, it doesn’t seem that long ago. But it seems like every week, someone is on r/Garmin asking about rumors on the newest Forerunner – and whether they should wait before making a purchase. Well, … Read more
Earlier in the spring, Garmin launched a premium subscription plan – Garmin Connect +. To say that it was not well received by the online running community is to put it mildly. If you poke around r/Garmin, you’ll see people freaking out. They’re afraid that this is the beginning of the end of Garmin Connect, … Read more
Lately, the hullabaloo on r/Garmin has been focused on Garmin Connect+. People are up in arms about the new subscription plan and what it (possibly) portends for the future of Garmin’s products. I’m subscribed to the free trial, I shared some initial thoughts here, and I’ll be back with a full review at the end … Read more
At the end of March, Garmin released a new subscription service – Garmin Connect+. Here’s what Garmin has to say about the plan: Garmin Connect+ will elevate a customer’s health and fitness knowledge with personalized Active Intelligence insights powered by AI, expert training guidance, exclusive badge challenges, expanded LiveTrack features and more. To say this … Read more
Recently, Garmin released the newest version of its Instinct watches – the Garmin Instinct 3. Today, I want to focus in on the Garmin Instinct 2X vs 3 Solar (50mm). The full release included an AMOLED version, a solar version, and a cheap E version. You can read an overview of them all here. If … Read more
Garmin recently released the new Instinct 3. If you’re in the market for a new watch, you’re probably wondering what the difference is when you compare the Garmin Instinct 2 vs Instinct 3 Solar. At their core, the watches are very similar. The Instinct 2 Solar still gets the job done for most runners. But … Read more