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Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist Worn GPS Personal Training Device (With Heart Rate Monitor) | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: £129.78
New (9) Used (2) Refurbished (2) from £119.99
Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 89
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: Forerunner 305 (With
Model: Forerunner 305 (With
UPC: 753759051945
EAN: 0753759051952
ASIN: B000FMQ296
Release Date: May 5, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Excellent September 25, 2007
M. J. Horsfield (UK)
65 out of 65 found this review helpful
This is an amazing device. I thought I would add the following to previous reviews.
Answers to the questions I couldn't sort out before purchase (as a triathlete):
1. Can you swim with it? Sadly not. Although certified as waterproof it is not sufficiently watertight to swim with.
2. Can you download routes FROM memory map TO the device i.e. brand new runs/bikes planned at home on the map? YES - but you need to upgrade memory map 2004 software to the USB supporting version via their website. The device will then guide you around the planned course.
Added suggestions:
Everyone should check out SportTracks software (shareware - zonefive) which is vastly superior to the Garmin packaged applet. SportTracks integrates with google earth and automatically generates satellite images of your route.
The pre-loaded advanced training packages are good for turbo sessions. Obviously the GPS is useless but the watch will monitor your heart rate & cadence (with attachment) and instruct you through a pre-set or custom pre-programmed workout e.g. Cycle in zone 3 for 5 mins; Cycle in zone 4 for 2 mins etc.
Other bonuses over my old GPS and heart rate monitors:
It charges via USB while connected to the computer.
It has a coded heart rate belt - no cross-talk in the gym.
It has excellent GPS reception in the woods (much superior to my Geko 301).
All in all: For 150 a bargain. It has virtually replaced my old HRM and my GPS.
Downsides? 150 is still a lot. The large unit might put you off. It looks a bit retro. Can't swim in it. I now *know* that I run as slowly as I thought!
Brilliant for helping your motivation! June 24, 2007
Ben Cooper
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
Okay, it's got a slight "Beam me up, Scotty" look about it, but the Forerunner is surprisingly comfortable to wear, and lighter than the metal Casio I normally use - the chest strap is also comfy. GPS reception is amazing - I first turned mine on indoors in a back office where mobile phones struggle to get reception, but it found 5 satellites and located itself to within 25 feet. Outdoors, it's perfectly happy navigating through woods, and while it loses reception under bridges it picks it up again quickly and interpolates correctly.
The 305 is very customisable - there are 5 different screens (2 all-purpose, one each for running, biking and other) and on each of them you can pick what data to show. The two all-purpose screens are available all the time, the others depend on what sport you're doing.
Connecting to a computer is easy - it's now Mac-compatible out of the box, and the Garmin Training Center is excellent, only let down by it's basic mapping. It lets you set up and schedule workouts very easily and transfer them to the 305 - on the 305 you just pick today's workout and off you go.
If mapping is important (and it's great fun to see where you've gone), you can use free software - LoadMyTracks will download the GPS data from the 305 and export it to Google Earth, or TrailRunner uses Microsoft Maps and has a lot more info as well.
A complete training package on your wrist! August 1, 2007
Mr. A. D. Parnell (London, UK)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I've recently taken up running and thought I was being extravagant when I bought this (top of the range and all that) but its been a fantastic investment, even for a relative beginner. Not being someone who like to run a set route, it has until now been difficult to know exactly how far I've run each day, or to know if I'm getting better/fitter. The 305 helps with all of that, and more. Setting the 'quick workout' to a set distance/speed and using the virtual trainer to see if you're ahead/behind schedule is very useful, and unlike a real partner who would demoralise you if they got too far ahead, you can just switch him off! Seriously though, being able to record each run is really motivatiing, especially when you can measure your increasing fitness (faster speed, slower heart rate etc). Not used the online facilities because my Mac doesn't run Tiger, but the screen shots look good. Its a bit bulky on your wrist, the writing is small if you try to display everything at once, but overall its great and I thoroughly recommend it.
Very happy September 25, 2007
Tripod (London, UK)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I work in the GPS arena and have to say this is a lovely little device. Ive used it to get in shape for my first Triathlon last Sunday. I never bike or run without it.
Good points:
- SiRF III = Accurate GPS
- Quite a fast fix (*most* of the time < 60 seconds)
- Very easy to use
- Comfortable heart rate monitor
- Light and not very big considering whats inside
- Lots and lots of options - If you're into that sort of thing...
Not so good points:
- Only 10 hours battery life when GPS is on - I'm training for the IronMan, so would be nice if it was longer!
- Its not water proof, so I cant wear it in the swim :o( - Although some people put it in a sealable plastic bag and put it in their swimming cap.
- Bundled software is not very good (in my humble opinion). But there's lots of free stuff out there thats really good.
In all I'm very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone!
Never run without it! August 13, 2007
Liane
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought the Forerunner 305 about six months ago and I never run without it now. It has helped me to focus more on not only my mileage but also on improving my times over the same course. I also use the heart monitor every time I run so I can monitor my heart rate both running on the flat and on uphill courses.
It is quite a large watch (as I have very small wrists) but this is overcome by wearing the watch slightly higher on my forearm which poses no awkwardness.
I found it very user friendly and easy to work with my laptop to download my workouts and plan further routes on my laptop to upload onto the watch.
An all-round good purchase which has helped my running to improve dramatically.
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