“You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a
thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to
self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement.”
by Steve Prefontaine
Garmin Forerunner 305 Review
A GPS watch which stands out from the rest I decided to go for the Garmin Forerunner 305 because it stood out from the rest. It’s not as small as other running watches but it is curved in a way that makes it comfortable to wear. Besides it has a wide-screen ...
Review of Garmin Forerunner 305 sports watch
The Garmin Forerunner 305 motivated me to improve my fitness level This product exceeds my expectations. I have only owned it for two months and already it is proving very useful. After 2 months of watching and analyzing the data, I am now using the gathered information to adapt my training ...
Garmin Forerunner 910XT Review
In November 2011 Garmin launched the Garmin Forerunner 910XT. The new Forerunner 910XT is an upgrade to the Forerunner 310XT. It has all kinds of great features for swimmers, runners, and cyclists because it is designed specifically for multisports training. It does not only have the distance, speed/pace, elevation functions for runner ...
Comparison between Garmin Forerunner 305 and Garmin Forerunner 405
I am the lucky owner of a Garmin Forerunner 305. The 305 is a great motivator that I could not imagine being without, and therefore I had high expectations when Garmin came out with the Garmin Foreunner 405. It is clear from my review of the Forerunner 305 that I ...
How to make fast running in winter bearable
Doing intense speedwork in cold and snowy weather will give you an edge when the spring racing season arrives. But don’t just repeat your warm-weather workouts but make some adjustments to reap the most from your wintertime efforts. Winter training demands flexibility Remember that winter training demands flexibility. Postpone workouts if the weather is too bad.…
Will a body monitor make me healthier?
No, that’s your own job. What body monitors can do for you is to encourage you to be more active and help you set goals. Ideally, the data will make you addicted to personal improvement. You’ll begin to figure out which activities burn the most calories and which…
FitBit Ultra Review
The FitBit Ultra is a small little electronic pedometer that you attach to your belt or just stick in your pocket and it keeps track of how many steps you’ve taken during the day and calories burned, among other things. The FitBit wirelessly updates your stats online so…
Ant+ Compatible GPS watches and products
An accessory that has the ANT+ logo on it will be compatible. There are a number of ANT+ compatible GPS watches, heart rate monitors, and sensors for cadence/speed/power on the market. Click here to see if a device is ANT+ enabled.
What is ANT+ technology?
ANT+ allows sensor information to be gathered, tracked and transferred anywhere and anytime via wireless communication with other ANT+ enabled products. It is mainly used in wellness, sports and home health applications, such as in GPS watches, heart rate monitors, and speed sensors. For example, ANT+ technology can…
Garmin Forerunner 910XT Review
In November 2011 Garmin launched the Garmin Forerunner 910XT. The new Forerunner 910XT is an upgrade to the Forerunner 310XT. It has all kinds of great features for swimmers, runners, and cyclists because it is designed specifically for multisports training. It does not only have the distance,…
Garmin Forerunner 710 Review
The Garmin Forerunner 710 running watch is not yet released from Garmin. As soon as I get hold of the Forerunner710 I will of course provide you with an extensive review of this new sports watch.
Garmin Forunner 305 specs vs Garmin Forerunner 405 specs
Garmin Forerunner 305 specs Garmin Forerunner 405 specs Basemap: no no Ability to add maps: no no Accepts data cards: no no Lap history: 1000 laps 1000 laps Waypoints/favorites/locations: 100 100 Routes: 50 0 Heart rate monitor: yes yes (some versions) Bike speed/cadence sensor:…
Garmin Foreunner Software options
In many ways it is the software and what you can do with it and not the device itself that makes the Garmin 305 special. Most GPS based devices dump the data to GPX files and with the data you can do more or less…
Garmin Forerunner 305 vs Garmin Forerunner 405
Do you wonder what the difference is between the Garmin Forerunner 305 and Garmin Forerunner 405? You can see the specs below. Besides the difference in design and size the main differences are that 405 has wireless data transfer and a touch bezel. The touch-sensitive…
Garmin forerunner 305 vs 405
If you are considering buying a Garmin running watch but in doubt whether to buy the Garmin Forerunner 305 or the Garmin Forerunner 405 then read along. In the following I have gathered my experience with the two running watches in an overview. I already…
Garmin Forerunner 305 Pros and Cons
The Garmin Forerunner 305 is probably of the most interesting tools you could ever wear on your wrist. If you are curious to know what this GPS watch could do for you then read my review of the Garmin Foreunner 305 or read about the…
Garmin Forerunner fabric wrist strap
Replacing the wristband of your Garmin Forerunner GPS watch A friend of mine discovered that you can replace the wristband of your Garmin Forerunner 305/405 GPS watch. He would not have discovered this product if it had not been for his dog having turned his…