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 a serious runner or triathlete, and you’re looking for the best GPS watch to help with your training. You’ve narrowed it down to the Garmin Forerunner 745 vs 945, but you’re not sure which one you should pick. The bottom line is that the Garmin Forerunner 745 and the Garmin Forerunner 945 are … Read more
So you’re fairly serious about running, and you’re looking into getting a GPS running watch to help guide your training. Or maybe you want to upgrade from a more basic fitness tracker. You know that Garmin Forerunners are built for runners – but there are tons of options. If you’ve narrowed it down to a … Read more
If you’re starting to get more serious about running, you will want to get yourself a good GPS running watch. There are a ton of options out there, and it can be a bit daunting at first. But Garmin’s Forerunner line of watches are perfect for runners. The Garmin Forerunner 55 and Garmin Forerunner 245 … Read more
I have a Garmin Forerunner 245, and I love it. I like it a lot better than my old Fitbit Charge 3, and the Garmin is definitely a better watch for running. There’s only one thing that annoys me about the Garmin watch. Sometimes, it has problems charging. If you have a Forerunner, you’ve probably … Read more
One thing that can have a huge impact on your Garmin Body Battery level is drinking alcohol. I enjoy drinking fairly often, but it’s usually a couple beers or a glass of wine. I’ve cut back a lot since my younger days, and that’s probably a good thing. But from time to time, I over … Read more
So it’s been about a month since I got my Garmin HRM Dual. I got the Garmin heart rate strap because I was having problems with cadence lock on my Garmin Forerunner 245. I hadn’t really had an issue in the summer or fall, but the cold weather seemed to screw it up. Although I … Read more
For a while now, I’ve used a Garmin Forerunner 245 to track my running. Overall, I’ve loved it – except for the occasional cadence lock. I couldn’t get reliable heart rate data until I started using a Garmin heart rate monitor with a chest strap. I originally received a Garmin HRM Dual Heart Rate Monitor … Read more
A Garmin running watch is a great way to track your runs and provide data for you to analyze afterwards. One of their great features is the ability to easily program and track custom workouts like interval sessions. Once you program the workout, you press a few buttons on the watch to start it. Your … Read more
If you’re comparing different Garmin watches and trying to choose the one that fits your needs, chances are you’ve heard about Garmin Body Battery Energy Monitor. It’s a new feature that’s been implemented on some of its newer model watches – like the the Garmin Vivoactive 4 and the Garmin Forerunner 255. It’s designed to … Read more
Note: The Garmin Forerunner 235 has been off the market for some time. While you might find a cheap used one around, you probably won’t be choosing between the 235 and 245 as an entry level watch. Garmin recently released a new entry level model – the Garmin Forerunner 55. So if you’re looking for … Read more