Garmin Forerunner 305

Reviews about Garmin Forerunner 305

Garmin Forerunner 305:

Form meets function with Garmins high-performance line of personal trainers - the Forerunner 305 & 205. The Forerunner 305 includes a high sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature and robust wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance.
Lock On to Satellite Signals

Forerunner 305 sports a unique design that wraps the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its high sensitivity GPS receiver provides highly accurate speed and distance data, as well as improved tracking under trees and near tall buildings. Forerunner 305 also sports a robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor with softer, more comfortable chest strap and superior battery life. It eliminates cross-talk with other devices to reliably measure and send heart rate data, and it helps you train in your optimal heart rate zone.
Take It to the Next Level

Forerunner 305s courses feature lets you compete against previous workouts: you can compare your pace and heart rate to your past performance over the same run. You can also use Forerunner 305 to train for your next duathlon or triathlon with multi-sport workouts, a feature that lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking and more.

Train indoors and still track your distance, pace and calories burned with the optional Foot Pod accessory. This wireless sensor attaches to your running shoe and transmits distance and pace data to your Forerunner 305 so you can still use it when GPS reception is unavailable.
Get the Data You Need

You can customise any of Forerunner 305s three main data screens - up to twelve data fields give you instant feedback on your workout. And, as with every Forerunner, each workout is stored in memory so you can review and analyse the data and see how youve improved over time.
Track Your Progress

As an added benefit, you can plan, analyse and store data from your workouts using free Garmin Training Center® software, which lets you analyse data with interactive graphs that chart your pace, time, distance and heart rate. Overlay your run on a map so you can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other factors affect your performance. Or, upload your workout data to MotionBased.com, Garmins web-based application that provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes can also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web-based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Forerunner 305: Youll like the results


More Forerunner 305 features:

* Monitor your heart rate and current heart rate zone with Forerunner 305s wireless heart rate monitor.

* Track satellites even near trees or tall buildings with Forerunners high-sensitivity GPS receiver.

* Mark a new lap at a preset distance or time with AutoLap®.

* Use AutoPause® to stop the timer automatically when you slow down or stop during your run.

* Race against your Virtual Partner- over a specified pace and distance.

* Transition seamlessly between sports without resetting the unit using the Multi-Sport- feature, so you can use it for multiple-sport events.


* Use the Courses feature to compete against previous workouts.

* Automatically scroll through data pages during your workout.

* Set a pace or distance alarm to sound an alert when you reach or exceed your target pace or distance.

* Configure all of the data screens to show the exact data you want to see.

* Mark specific locations, and then look up and navigate to these points using an electronic map.

* Retrace your steps to a starting point (Back to Start feature) or reverse your normal route for routine variation.

* Track and calculate calories burned over the course of a workout.

* Automatically record up to 5000 laps; the Forerunner stores approximately two years of data by day, week or month.

* Customize the fit of the wristband with the included expander strap.

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.1" x 2.7" x 0.7" (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.3" x 0.8" (3.3 x 2.0 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 160 x 100 pixels
Weight: 2.72 oz (77 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: 10 hours, typical
Water resistant: yes (IPX7)
GPS-enabled: yes
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: no
Ability to add maps: no
Accepts data cards: no
Lap history: 1000 laps
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 100
Routes: 50
Features:
Heart rate monitor: yes
Bike speed/cadence sensor: yes (some versions)
Foot pod: yes (optional)
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): no
Garmin Connect- compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes
Garmin Training Center® software compatible: yes
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): yes
Courses (compete against previous workouts): yes
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): yes
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): yes
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): yes
Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): yes
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): yes
Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals): yes
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): yes
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): yes
Vibration alert: (choose between alert tones and/or vibration alert): no
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals): yes
Heart rate-based calorie computation: no
Customizable screen(s): yes
Barometric altimeter: no
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no
Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+--enabled power meters): no
Sport watch: no

Whats in the Box:

* Forerunner 305
* Heart rate monitor
* Garmin Training Center® software
* Docking cradle
* Expander strap
* AC charger (EU/UK)
* USB cable
* Owners manual
* Quick start guide