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.
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
This week, Garmin dropped the details on its latest watches – the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, and the Garmin Instinct E. They’re not actually available for purchase yet, although they will be at the end of the week. But with the full specs released, this is a great opportunity to see … Read more
If you take a look at Garmin’s line of running watches, it’s easy to get confused. There are a lot of different series. By my count, there are at least 18 different series of Garmin watches currently available on their website. Some of these – like the Garmin Approach or the Garmin Descent – appeal … Read more
When Garmin introduced the new fenix 8 a few months ago, they added some additional choices. Now, you may be finding yourself comparing the fenix 8 AMOLED vs Solar – and wondering which one is right for you. You can find a more thorough description of the new releases here. But for today’s purpose, we’re … Read more
We’ve all experienced this problem at some point. You’re running a race, and you go by the mile marker, and you look at your watch. But it doesn’t buzz. Because the distance is off. There can be a lot of reasons for this, and sometimes the error is negligible. But once you’re off by a … Read more
The is one of Garmin’s most popular watches. But if you’re unfamiliar with Garmin’s lineup, you may be wondering what the difference is between the 265 and the . The Forerunner 265 is the mid-tier option in Garmin’s Forerunner line. It has more features than the Forerunner 55/165, but it’s missing a few of the … Read more