Garmin Forerunner 305

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The Forerunner 305 is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS tracks your every move with a super-sensitive receiver that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. You can use the Forerunner 305 to monitor your speed, distance, and pace so you can train smarter and more effectively, and integrate these elements into your body's feedback using the calorie counter and wireless heartrate monitor. The optional Foot Pod even lets you train indoors and keep the information flowing so you never miss a step during foul weather. The Garmin Forerunner 305 is the sleek training partner you wear on your wrist, with multi-sport adaptability, GPS function, and a host of extra features for the serious outdoor athlete."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Great for trail runs, adventure races and dedicated outdoor training routines, the Garmin Forerunner 305 combines a heartrate monitor, memory chronograph and GPS so you can download your previous times for specific courses and compete against yourself for a new personal best. The new version of the Forerunner 305 has a redesigned heartrate monitor chest strap that's softer so you can add more distance without feeling burned by friction against your skin. Unlike other GPS designs, the Forerunner 305 is for racing and running, so Garmin created a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that allows for faster acquisition times so you can track your progress better than the stuff made for hiking and boating. The GPS antenna wraps around your wrist for a better and more consistent sky view, so the satellite reception remains consistent throughout your runs and bike excursions. You can also customize readouts with up to 12 individual data fields on three separate screens so you always have the information that you need the most when you need it. Input your body weight and the Forerunner 305 will calculate calories burned, along with your speed and overall pace. When the workout is over, download all of the information to your computer and the included Garmin Training Center software so you can track your results and set new training goals. The Forerunner 305 software is also completely compatible with Garmin's MotionBased.com, a special website that analyzes workouts with online mapping and even route sharing among other fitness enthusiasts. Whether you're embarking on a serious training program to feel better and live longer, or you're looking for an extra performance edge in serious adventure racing, the Garmin Forerunner 305 measures up to the highest standards of athletes of all levels."

From REI:
"This compact wrist-top GPS utilizes a highly sensitive tracker AND heart rate monitor to advance your training to new heights. Easy-to-use right out of the box, no pace-setting calibrations necessary; GPS satellites calculate speed, distance and pace information. SiRFstar® receiver provides rapid first fix and is sensitive enough to acquire signals in urban canyons and under dense foliage. Compact wristband monitor has an easy-to-read display. Wireless heart rate transmitting chest strap has a soft, comfortable strap; digitally transmits to the wrist unit. Navigation capabilities let you mark locations, find locations or navigate back to the starting point. Calculates calorie consumption based on user's weight, distance traveled and hills climbed. Records lap history by day and week, stores up to 200 workouts in its memory. Online training log, interactive mapping and performance analysis at. Pace alarm sounds if you're running either faster or slower than your programmed pace. Time/distance alarm alerts when you've reached a desired time or distance. Display is backlit for easy viewing in low light. Water-resistant construction meets IPX7 standards (submersible 1-meter for 30 minutes). Operates approximately 10 hours on its rechargeable lithium ion battery; A/C charger included. Includes: GPS unit, heart rate monitor, wristband, PC USB interface cable, charger, CD-ROM, manual and quick-start guide."

From Teton Village Sports:
"Continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter and more effectively. Super-sensitive SiRFstarIII GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Garmin Training Centerª software. Waterproof to 1 m. Internal rechargeable battery (10 hr-typical use), 1,000 lap memory, screen size: 1.3" x .8", total size: 2.1" x .7" x 2.7", Weight: 2.7 oz. (77g). Includes: docking cradle, expander strap, A/C charger, PC/USB cable, manuals."

User Reviews

Forerunner 305
Reviewed by allfreej, May 21, 2009

"I had given up on finding a wrist-mounted, relatively accurate GPS for trail running after a pair of less-than-stellar experiences with Suunto products, first an x9i and then an x10 sent to replace it (see my other review on the x10).

The Garmin Forerunner 305 is exactly what I needed and the performance was outstanding."

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