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.
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
It’s about to be the holiday shopping season, and that means Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) deals. If you’ve been holding off on getting a new Garmin, now might be a good time to pull the trigger. Or, if you’re doing Christmas shopping for the runner in your life, now’s the time to buy something … Read more
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 Is the Enduro 2 outdated – and should you be upgrading to … Read more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