What’s new from Garmin? A ton! The Forerunner Series, which is designed specifically for runners, has 3 new models available this spring. With all the features and benefits it can be challenging to determine which Garmin would be your perfect fit, so we’ve put together a quick guide with what you need to know to find your perfect fit. Have more questions? Head to your local Fit2Run to talk to one of our fit experts for all your Garmin related questions!
FORERUNNER 45 AND 45S: GPS RUNNING WATCH WITH GARMIN COACH TRAINING PLAN SUPPORT
When you lace up your shoes and get ready to run, make sure you have the right tool for the job. Forerunner 45 is the GPS running watch with all the running-related features you need in a sleek, lightweight smartwatch that you’ll want to wear all day and night.
The Forerunner 45 estimates heart rate at the wrist and uses GPS to track your pace, distance and more. It works with free Garmin Coach adaptive training plans that bring personal coaching to your wrist. Safety and tracking with incident detection is included and smart notifications for texts and calls keeps you connected 24/7. The battery life is up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and 14 hours in GPS mode.
All the features and benefits of the Forerunner 45 are also available in a slightly smaller sized model, the Forerunner 45S.
FORERUNNER 245 & 245 MUSIC: GPS RUNNING SMARTWATCH WITH ADVANCED TRAINING FEATURES
You do the running. Forerunner 245 does the thinking. This GPS smartwatch doesn’t just tell you where you ran. It tracks your stats, crunches the numbers and gets to know all about your performance, your running form, your training history and even your goals. All you need to focus on is putting one foot in front of the other.
With GPS and GLONASS tracking, plus wrist based HRM and 24/7 activity tracking the 245 also now includes color screens, pulse ox monitoring and built in incident detection. The biggest update though, is music storage on the 245 Music, with storage of up to 500 songs and the ability to sync to Spotify. Battery life is up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, and a full 6 hours in GPS mode with music.
FORERUNNER 645 MUSIC: FEATURING ON DEVICE MUSIC STORAGE AND GARMIN PAY
Forerunner 645 Music features on-device music storage — so you can run with your favorite tunes — and contactless payments that let you buy what you need without missing a beat. With all those features plus advanced running dynamics and performance monitoring tools, this GPS running watch has the features you need to beat yesterday.
Designed for runners, Forerunner 645 Music features a reliable five-button interface that lets you mark laps with a quick press. Feel free to take this watch outside in all kinds of weather. Not only is it safe for swimming and showering, its Garmin Chroma Display™ is easy to read — even in direct sunlight.
FORERUNNER 945 & 945 BUNDLE: PREMIUM GPS RUNNING/TRIATHLON SMARTWATCH WITH MUSIC
If you’re a triathlete, this is your watch. The Forerunner 945 running watch puts your songs on your wrist when paired with a compatible smartphone (may require premium subscription) and has advanced features such as training load balance and more.
Including mapping, Garmin Pay, safety and tracking features and advanced performance monitoring this is the perfect watch for the multi-sport athlete. Underwater wrist based HRM and a battery life of up to 10 hours with GPS and music can get you from start to finish in any race.
The Tri-Kit Bundle is also available and includes quick release bike mount and chest strap HRM.
GARMIN COACH AP
New to several Garmin watches is the Coach 2.0 training plans. Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach, or create your own custom workouts on our Garmin Connect™ online fitness community. Coaching is available for 5K, 10K and half-marathon distances, and can be customized to your goals and pace. Now with coaching plans from Olympian and best-selling author Jeff Galloway, Physiologist & Online Running Coach Greg McMillan, or physical therapist and running expert Amy Parkerson-Mitchell.
Coach training plans are available on the Forerunner 45, 245, 645, 945 as well as Vivoactive 3/3M and all fenix 5 series watches.
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