A Garmin 305
The GPS running watch is an invaluable tool for anyone who’s serious about running. For anyone who is only a casual runner, a GPS running watch might be a bit of an overkill but because they have no interest in the accurate data that a GPS running watch can provide. If you are interested in purchasing a GPS running watch you should choose one made by one of the principal GPS watch
manufacturers.
A Garmin GPS Running Watch
Garmin is a well-established name in GPS technology and their line of GPS running watches ranks right up there with the best. The Garmin forerunner 405 and it’s upgraded model the forerunner 405 CX have many features which could be very important to any runner doing some serious training.
Polar is another popular manufacturer of GPS running watches. They were first to manufacture a watch with a heart rate monitor back in 1977 which was designed to be used by the Finnish national cross country ski team.
Some of the common features you will find on these types of watches include the ability to calculate your rate of speed, a heart rate monitor, the ability to keep track of your distance, and of course your location. When purchasing such a watch you should notice features and be sure to check reviews to see how others rate in these.
Another thing to look at the ease-of-use, all the features and the world will do no good if they’re too complex for you to incorporate in your exercise routine. For example the Garmin forerunner 405 has a reputation for being easy to use. So again you should look at reviews and see the users have said about the various models.
Some of the models we will be looking at are:
- Garmin Forerunner 305
- Garmin Forerunner 405 CX
- Garmin Forerunner 310XT
- Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor
We will also be looking at some models by other manufactures which are good running watches but that lack a gps function by companies such as Polar, Timex, and others. Among these are:
- The Timex T5E231 Ironman Triathlon
- The Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch
- The Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch
If you are a serious runner GPS running watch can be immensely beneficial to your training routine. For this reason you should make sure that you get one that will fit your daily routine. Do your homework and you will be glad you did.
