Forerunner 945, Premium GPS Running/Triathlon Smartwatch with Music, Black

I bought the 945 as a replacement for a 735. For me the main reason for buying were the maps. I was stuck in running the same routes, and was really interested in having improved navigation on my longer runs. Over the last few months of owning the watch I have used the maps from time to time. It works very well as a way of exploring a new area. Also one time when I got lost at night, it was really assuring being able to follow a map back. In the end the feature I like best are the suggested runs and training status. Before I always ended up doing similar runs, 10k every other day. And it was a struggle to keep that up. Now however, the suggested workouts have introduced a variety to my runs that really help keep things interesting for me. Usually it is a base run, which seemed very slow to me initially. The sprints really push me as do the tempo runs. Also for the first time I feel comfortable running 5 days a week. So far the only bad side was that initially the battery was draining really quickly. After some investigation online I decided to switch off the pulse ox feature and it has greatly improved since.

Bought as replacement for my venerable FR235, the 945 doesn't just add long battery life, but expands the features beyond what I expected in reading up about it. The Garmin Connect app expands in detail display too, adding much more training focus support - guidance about too little/too much, e.g. recently advising me to increase gentle Aerobic load as I may be over-training. Improved insight into my sleep quality too (I have always been a light sleeper sadly). Overall, very pleased with it. Only thing I immediately changed was the strap, swapping to a nylon after-market option for both comfort (more adjustable) and colour/individuality.

I have it for 5 years, never missed a heartbeat or step. I can't say enough about it.

Easy to set up. Love that is has a list of activities that can be set was favourites so easy to start when doing one of these activities. Love the Garmin app and the information it can record and the information concerning ing stats that are shown. Motivated by the challenges that can be joined and the badges that can be earned. Works well for me.

Great product. Do not purchase from Hollmes, box arrived empty

If anyone knows anything about Garmin then this one is up there with some of the best. For anyone who is semi-pro and below then this will do anything you want it to, just needs connecting to a smart app on your phone and you can get as much data as you can shake a stick at. I’d definitely recommend getting a screen protector for it. And if you want to be extra fashionable look at the different straps too. Battery is great, obviously when you are using it loads it drops off massively but even in intense endurance events it’ll handle a full day of high power demand. Definitely recommend, see also the Fenix line to compare.

I had forerunner 235, and I thought it is time to upgrade to go to next level of training and unlock more features within Garmin app. One of which was the coach training for different running distances. I love the new feature that do measure the stress, body battery, and a lot more. I charge the watch once a week given I run 5 days which is not running out that quick. Up to now I don't have any concerns or problems, and happy with the product.

Well all was going so well.......until the watch strap broke - guess you are not meant to wear and use the watch !!!! Replacement watch strap from Garmin.....over £250 !!!!! are you serious !!!!!! Great way how to waste a great watch.....now just sits at the bottom of the draw !!!!! I had the Polar version - that was terrible, would never sync, lost connection with phone, battery life was terrible.....it was just bad. Sent it back and tried another Polar and same faults. Purchased this Garmin and it is chalk and cheese. This watch works, syncs and is amazing. It is also so much more comfortable to wear, does so much more and ......is reliably with long battery life. Would 100% recommend

Update - contacted Garmin Customer care regarding India Region maps, they provided link to download and install maps.. HAPPY now :) here is the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19IarHKRyvkV9EGRTQnFlvvsFkEuOpvMb/view?usp=sharing unzip it, connect the watch to PC and copy the file gmapsupp.img to Garmin folder and that's it! Thanks Garmin for help! ------- As New models have arrived which are cheaper and better in some areas but still preferred FR- 945 watch. If you care for high resolution screen don’t go for this watch, 945 has LCD screen, so will always be dull when compared against AMOLED screen as in Venu 2.. Go for this watch if you care about: 1. Long hours battery life with GPS on to track your activity(32 hours), really great for triathlon or trekking like event 2. All time on - oxymeter, heart monitor, barometer, altimeter 3. Watch is Garmin Training plans compatible, watch once synced with Garmin connect app downloads the scheduled plan for the day on watch. Best part is plans are adaptable to your routine. 4. Feature rich widgets 5. Yoga, gym, HIIT workouts on watch screen 6. unique features- group track, maps, navigation, Heat acclimation, Altitude acclimation, Training load focus, Hydration Tracking, Abnormal Heart Rate Alert 7. Sleep tracker- (I don’t personally prefer wearing watch while sleeping, but good feature for those who like to )

Really like the ease of use and also the different functions. Easy to set up, and works well with the app on my iPhone. Only gripe is my Headphones only pick up Spotify intermittently if it is on my left wrist when on the track, I think this is more about my headphones than the watch.

Great watch for fitness tracking ☺️.

I bought this watch to train for, and participate in, my first Ironman. My Apple Watch in exercise mode won't last the entire Ironman event and I needed a watch that would. Beyond that simple requirement, here is what I found after using the Garmin Forerunner for the past month: - I use TrainingPeaks to perform scheduled workouts. I sync the run and bike workouts (not swim) directly with the watch. Each day's workout is ready for me when I am ready to start. Then during the workout, it will tell me what to do (when each interval starts / counts down the time, what pace to maintain, what interval is next, when rest periods start / counts down the time, etc.). I don't have to remember the workout sequence and times, as it does it all for me. I just do what the watch tells me to do. TrainingPeaks is really well integrated with Garmin Connect and the watch. - The swim watch face is much easier to read and to use in the water than the Apple watch (and I've had trouble with the Apple watch touch screen in the water - doesn't register a tap). The Garmin buttons start/stop intervals easily and more swim information is available real-time on the Garmin. - The sleep, stress and "body battery" functions are nice ways to keep tabs on my overall readiness to do the next day's workouts. More generally, the amount of data available both in Garmin Connect and in TrainingPeaks is terrific. Some other observations: I don't have any issues with the buttons on my watch (as another reviewer did). They work as intended and seem well designed. The overall quality of the watch is excellent. - If you are a runner, this watch is much lighter than the Fenix series. - I can wear the Garmin watch for days without recharging, which allows me to collect sleep information. - I plan to use the maps and navigation/routing features when I start hiking again this winter. The number of sports and data on each sport is broader and deeper than what is on the Apple watch. These are nice features. - I like that I can pair a heart rate chest strap to this watch for better accuracy; I can't do that, or if possible haven't done that, on the Apple watch. - I like the Apple Watch wrist strap better; the Garmin strap is more traditional and harder to put on / take off. - I really like the Apple Watch for many of its best features, and probably would not be wearing the Garmin at all but for the training need. Still, I now enjoy wearing the Garmin. In fact, I've started wearing both (fashionistas be damned).

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