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data. However the maps it shows are very crude. I've worked a bit with one of
the online, subscription services (MotionBased). That looks really good and
provides some additional functionality beyond the included Training Center
software, although I still haven't decided if it's worth the $$$ yet for long-term
data storage. MotionBased allows export to Google Earth, and it's tremendously
cool to see your running path superimposed on a satellite image. You can
recharge the unit through the USB port on your computer, although it's slower
than using the dedicated recharger.
I had hoped that owning this device would prove motivational for me, and
indeed it has. I can't imagine running or biking without it. Updating my training
log is trivial now: Plug this thing into my computer, and it's done. My hope is
that a future software update will do something about the pace calculation
(maybe a few additional levels of smoothing?). If so, the Forerunner 305 would
earn 5 stars+++.
Positives:
Flawless heart rate sampling
Great distance measuring and lap-average pace calculation
Seamless integration with a PC
Fully-automatic training log update
User-customizable display
Negatives;
Wildly-varying pace readout.
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All I hoped for!, August 28, 2006
By M. Leuzinger
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With a few one-star reviews, I was a bit hesitant to order this. Now, after two
weeks of use (10 runs of 2 to 2.5 miles each), I have no regrets with the
purchase whatsoever.
I haven't had any of the problems reported by any of the one-star reviewers. It
syncs to the satellite in a reasonable* amount of time, seems to track my pace
very well, tracks distance well, and the heart rate monitor seems WAY more
accurate than the dedicated exercise machines at my local gym.
*by reasonable, it does take a minute or two to sync to the satellites each time.
That's the only thing I could possibly think of improving, but it's not a big deal.
Being the super-impatient person I am, I often turn on the watch, set it on my
front porch, go back in and change into my running outfit, and by the time I
come back out it's ready to go.
I haven't seen the pacing issues others have reported. I'm a beginning runner...
but if I keep a solid pace... it reports about 10mins/mile... if I push a little
harder... about 9mins/mile... if I let up... about 11mins/mile. It seems very
consistent over my entire 2-2.5 mile run.
I have a 2.1 mile run where I've done the same exact route about 6 times... and
when I compare the maps of each run... they overlap almost exactly.
I have thyroid and heart issues, and this watch gives me the confidence to know
I'm not exceeding my max hr for too long (I can easily get into the 180's) and
gives me the feedback and stats to keep me motivated.
Last but not least, I've bought dozens and dozens of items from Amazon over
the years, and this is the first review I've taken the time to write - hope that
gives you an indication of how happy I am with this product. ;-)
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Runner
The 305 is accurate and easy to use. It has
good battery life and gives a good warning
when battery needs recharging.
Published 4 days ago by G
So Far So Good
The was a gift for my husband and his
comments follow: I was concerned about the
size of the unit since I have a small wrist but
it was not an issue. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Janet A Johnson
Very satisfied with the
purchase
I have had some reservations after reading
the worst reviews (that it is too big on the
wrist, the speed is erratic, it takes too long
to get the maps etc.). Read more
Published 5 days ago by Canadian Artist
Motivated
The Garmin has motivated me to run more
often. It's turned running into something of
a numbers game for me - I love being able
to constantly see my pace and distance
and... Read more
Published 8 days ago by jessica
Excellent Training Tool!
I love this thing! I just received mine on
Saturday December 4th. I charged it up and
took it on a run the next morning.
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Published 8 days ago by Ken D.
Garmin 305
Great for training! I spent a couple of
months researching something that would
tell me my distance and pace on various
training routes - it does all of that and more!
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Published 8 days ago by kristine
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