SAT0725 OP t1_jduxaa2 wrote
I have an old Garmin (can't remember the number, but it's the $200 model) and it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. I use the steps and heart rate constantly, and it's great for viewing texts while driving just to see who they're from without getting my phone out. And as a runner obviously there are huge benefits to the GPS. Highly recommend pulling the trigger if you're thinking about getting one but haven't, as I was for literally years lol.
Ezzmode t1_jdvse9e wrote
Thanks for posting this. I'm a few months into my running journey and loving it. I played it safe and got a ~ $150.00 fitbit device, charge 5. It was a good enough introduction into the idea of data tracking, now I'm addicted to all the cool stuff it's been letting me do with my training. This Garmin watch seems like a huge step up. By the time my Birthday rolls around I'll have been running for 6 or so months. Seems like a nice present to myself :)
BigDanglyOnes t1_jdxiool wrote
Smart watches and their data are a huge reason I’m still running after 4 years.
RelativeMolasses4608 t1_je2uudg wrote
just get a 265 it does literally everything even triathlon now, then with the extra money leftover get a stryd footpod and run by power and threshold test based plans. It will change your life! Best out! I mean I could go on for hours about how it will save your life on heavy hill courses and windy days(it takes real-time wind into account) but I'll let you deep dive it on your own. Palladino Power Project google that for a dive from an MD/coach who makes the best Power based running plans out right now. He also has a facebook page that is pretty popular.
Dafiro93 t1_jdvpk1o wrote
How's the sleep tracker?
SAT0725 OP t1_jdvy94i wrote
I only used it for like the first month as I didn't want to wear my watch to bed every night. My takeaway was that it read a lot of downtime as sleeping that wasn't actually sleeping. I wake up at 4 a.m. or so all the time, for example, and just lay in bed scrolling my phone till 6 a.m. or so. But that time was tracked by the watch as REM/deep sleep, which was just inaccurate. The distance/GPS though is great, and that's my main use for running.
shannork t1_jdvsher wrote
I have a Fenix 5s and I really enjoy the sleep tracker. I find it quite accurate regarding fall asleep/wake up times. Then it breaks down the time further into periods of deep sleep, REM, light sleep and awake - based on your movement
Dafiro93 t1_jdw4jxq wrote
Ah that sucks, I hate that part about my Fitbit. Sometimes I wake up and watch Netflix in bed and the tracker thinks I'm asleep haha.
dburst_ t1_jdzlyou wrote
If you’re interested in sleep trackers, https://youtube.com/@TheQuantifiedScientist has a decent YT channel explaining sleep trackers and their effectiveness. I swear by my Forerunner 45 for it being a great watch for the price but I do believe, the Apple Watch Ultra was the top sleep tracker when it came out from his tests.
Dafiro93 t1_je0adup wrote
Oh Ive seen his videos but I didn't see any in-depth analysis about Garmin sleep tracking, only saw ones for Fitbit, apple watch and the rings and that one strap.
spaceocean99 t1_jdx8bu9 wrote
You work for them or something? I’ve had the opposite experience. Garbage.
SAT0725 OP t1_jdzmfk6 wrote
To be fair, it's the only GPS watch I've used for running, but in the past I've used a) my car odometer, which obviously has accuracy issues, particularly when you get to tenths of miles or less, and b) my phone GPS, which works OK but it sucks to carry and my apps would always glitch halfway through a run. The Garmin solves all these problems and is at least consistent run over run. And I generally run 100+ miles per month, so I spend a lot of time with it and it's important to me that it's accurate.
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