Garmin Recommendations

[Frenc]

Help! My Fitbit just bit the dust. It has been a trusted ally on my running journey, but I understand that Garmin probably offers a bit more. What would you knowledgeable folk recommend? Thanking you 😊.

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

The 45 👍🏽

Available in a slim (45s) or regular version

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you Tasha! I bought one - it looks ideal, and hopefully I’ll get it before my next run 🏃‍♀️. 😊😊😊

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Have fun!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Tasha99]

I will! I love a new toy. Thanks again.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

I use a Garmin 45s and love it 😬

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanking you! I splashed out and got one; I figured you and Tasha know your onions, and it looks like just what I’m after. I’ll spend tomorrow evening fiddling with it I’m sure. 😊😊😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Great ! Hope you enjoy it 😁👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you! 😊

[limu_mu Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Can you sync it with nike, strava, music app? Thinking to getting a garmin too. 😀

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to limu_mu]

It syncs with Strava, not sure about Nike and music. 😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Another vote for the 45S (small). Love ❤️ my Garmin!⌚️😀

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Oooh thank you Sandraj39! 😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Ooo! Just seen you’ve bought one - great choice!🙂

[Rennur Graduate10]

I have been thinking of getting the Garmin 45 BUT what is the screen like? I don't want to have to wear glasses to read it (although that reminds me I must get my eyes checked!)

[Neverhare in reply to Rennur]

It depends what screen you are on. For stats I always look at my phone, not the watch.

A basic run screen is easy to read (time, distance and pace). Below is an end of run screen.

Garmin 45s watch face

[Neverhare]

Another Garmin 45S satisfied customer, I love mine. You get hooked on checking your stats and especially how young you appear on your VO2 max score (I am half my actual age!)

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Neverhare]

Thank you Newbie59! Hopefully it’ll be delivered today and I can set it up this evening. Then the stat checking shall begin! 😊

[Hidden]

I myself have the VivoActive 4S, meaning the small version. It doesn't look like a sports-watch and I bought another strap for it (non plastic). I wear it 24/7 and nobody sees it's a sports-watch. It just looks like a normal watch. I don't use the smartwatch functions though, they drained my battery too much. I have the 24/7 heart-rate, stress, sleep, steps, etc. on. And a nice looking but low draining screen. I have to load the battery 1 time per week.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Evy! I had to recharge my Fitbit every day, which got really annoying. It was old though. Looking forward to my new watch! 😊😊😊

[Neverhare in reply to Frenc]

The battery drains more quickly using the GPS feature when out for a run or a walk. I tend to charge mine twice a week. Do check the battery level before setting out on a run. Once my watch expired mid run so no stats that day 🙁 learnt my lesson!