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.
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
When Garmin released the Fenix 7 Pro, it had a (somewhat) exciting announcement – the watch would include wrist based running dynamics. Previously, you could get some data by using only your watch. But to get the full suite of running dynamics data, you needed to pair with another device like a running dynamics pod. … Read more
Recently, Garmin introduced a new feature in their latest watches – Garmin HRV Status. This metrics tracks your heart rate variability, compares it to historical data, and gives you some insights into whether or not your body is balanced and recovering well. In the Forerunner line, this feature launched with the Garmin Forerunner 255. In … Read more
After hemming and hawing for a bit, I recently took the plunge and upgraded from my old Garmin Forerunner 245 to a Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar. You can read about my first impressions of the watch here. One feature I was curious about – and not particularly sold on – was Garmin Fenix 7 … Read more