Get results in a heartbeat with the Garmin Forerunner 305 . This training partner continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. The Forerunner 301 combines the popular features of the Forerunner 201 with a proven heart rate monitor and Garmin Training Center® software to create a highly integrated personal training system especially triathlon training

Whether you are a triathlete in training or just want to see tangible results, the Garmin Forerunner 305 sets the pace with innovative features:

* Compact, lightweight and waterproof with an easy-to-read display on an ergonomic wristband
* Embedded GPS sensor provides basic navigation capabilities to tell you how far, how fast, even how to get home
* Digital coded heart rate monitor so you can see whether you are training too hard or not enough
* Multi-sport capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
* Easy to use — no calibration required. Just turn it on and go

Customize your Garmin Forerunner 305 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 301 includes the following smart features:

* Auto Pause® pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer
* Auto Lap® records lap data when you reach a specified distance so you never have to punch the lap button
* AutoLearn™ feature learns user’s heart rate zones, adjusting them as fitness levels improve
* Virtual Partner® lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
* AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout

Included Garmin Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.

You can also analyze your Forerunner data with Garmin's web-based application, MotionBased.com, which provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping, and route sharing to take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes can use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web-based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Garmin Forerunner 305 Demonstration

Garmin Forerunner Customer Comments

the best in it's category, but that doesn't mean there's not room for improvement, January 28, 2007
Reviewer: J. THOMPSON (Ohio, USA)
(REAL NAME)
The Garmin Forerunner 305 has changed the way I run. Instead of spending time planning and measuring routes, I just put on the chest strap and watch. It does take anywhere from 2-10 minutes for the GPS to locate you and during that time you have to remain relatively still. Another complaint is the updater software is cumbersome and unreliable and the watch is somewhat difficult to use. You will spend plenty of time in the instruction manual if you plan to use advanced features, but once you overcome those obstacles you will be very pleased with what the watch can do. I'm very happy that I made the purchase. I've never owned a heart rate monitor or gps before and recommend one to runners of all levels - I can't say for certain that there's not a better gps/heart rate watch out there. Although I did my research before purchase and this was this highest rated one at the time. There certianly could be something better soon, but for now I'm happy with my Garmin 305.

allround user, February 20, 2007
Reviewer: Dr. Franz C. Amler "frankieboy" (Austria)
(REAL NAME)
the Garmin Forerunner 305 is a fine device for running ,skiing and mountainering.It served me well in several outdoor activities without any failure.I can strongly recommend this fine item

Great product, February 18, 2007
Reviewer: S. Strickland (NC)
(REAL NAME)
I have used the Garmin Forerunner 305 for about a week now and its great. I've checked my HR manually and compared it to the forerunner several times and its within 1 BPM! It normally takes it about 30 to 45 sec to find a sat fix @ my location.I've ran in thick woods and it works great with full signal. I've also set the auto-lap for .25miles and it beeps when I reach .25miles and changes the laps for me, I don't have to keep up with anything with the forerunner it does it all for me.I think its a great buy.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Garmin!, February 13, 2007
Reviewer: L. Davis "Heart Rate Freak" (Dublin, Ireland)
(REAL NAME)
I love this product. It is amazing. And it is by far superior to any other heart rate monitor out there. It stores your workout history, just in case you're not in the habit like me of downloading it after every workout. Heart rate training is the only true way to measure our level of fitness. The Garmin is accurate and provides everything you need to know including time, laps, pace, current heart rate, average heart rate, calories burned, distance. It's absolutely fantastic and I highly recommend it!

Super cool, February 12, 2007
Reviewer: N. Van Buskirk (Seattle, WA)
(REAL NAME)
This is a GREAT product. Great motivator to speed you up when you see your pace is slower than you want, accurate heart-rate monitoring (wet the contacts first). I haven't been on the same run twice yet, but I'm looking forward to using the virtual running partner to race myself. Great way to get back into running for me.
MotionBased website enables you to send all data in a matter of seconds and gives you countless graphs and information regarding pace, heart-rate, elevation etc. throughout your run.
It does take 1-2 minutes to acquire satellites, but you can just stretch out for a couple minutes before your run and your golden. Battery life is fine for me, I've run six times for about 1/2 hour each and it still says it's full (est 10hrs).
Great overall product I'm never running without it again!

I love the Garmin 305!, January 27, 2007
Reviewer: M. Hunt (Durham, NC USA)
(REAL NAME)
I've had my Garmin Forerunner 305 for more than 6 months now and I absolutely love it! It's helped me train and finish a marathon. It was a wonderful help with my 20 weeks of training. I programmed it with my interval training sessions sessions -- it was very, very easy to program my different training sessions (for example, run 4 minutes/wal 1 minute). It also helped me when I got lost on my long runs -- I went from running 3 to 4 miles at a time to running 20 miles (that was my long run) so I got lost. With my Garmin 305, I marked various locations and it directed me back to them so I could find my way home.
I would not have been been able to train for my marathon without it! OK, maybe I could have, but it would have been a lot less fun, a lot harder, and I would have gotten lost.
One more thing -- I'm a pretty small woman, and even though the wrist unit is pretty big, I found it pretty comfortable to wear.

Garmin Forerunner 305

What types of athletic training was the system designed for?

Triathlon training, marathon training, cycling training, running training, multisport training and more.

Forerunner 305 Features:

* GPS: High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII™ architecture
* Wireless: Communication between system devices via ANT protocol
* Weight: 2.72 oz (77 grams)
* Display (WxH): 1.3” x 0.8” (33mm x 20.3mm)
* Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1” x .7” x 2.7” (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
* Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
* Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use); rechargeable lithium-ion battery
* Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
* Alerts: Time, distance, pace and heart rate

* Heart rate monitor features: Physical size (WxHxD): 13.7” x 1.4” x 0.5” (348mm x 35.6mm x 12.7mm)
* Transmission range: approximately 3m (9.8ft)
* Battery: 3 years (1 hour per day)/CR2032 (3 volts)
* Weight: 0.74 oz (21 grams)

Garmin Forerunner 305