Garmin Forerunner 305 Personal Trainer GPS receiver w/ Heart rate monitor

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Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainer

Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainer - the Forerunner 305. Don't let their good looks fool you. This taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. The Forerunner 305 combines all of the popular features found in the 301 along with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance.

Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer has one goal in mind - a better you. It continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. It tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Training Center software.

The Forerunner 305 keeps you on track with innovative features including:

  • New! Sleek, stylish, lightweight design that "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, improving reception during training
  • New! High-sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings
  • New! Robust wireless heart rate monitor with softer, more comfortable chest strap eliminates cross-talk with other devices and helps you train in your zone
  • New! Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback on the information you need most when training
  • 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 Forerunner 305 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 305 includes the following smart features:

  • New! Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts
  • 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 time, distance or position so you never have to punch the lap button
  • Virtual Partner lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
  • AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout

Monitor your pedaling cadence as you ride with the purchase of the GSC 10. Like the heart rate monitor, this self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor uses the same robust wireless technology to measure and report your pedaling strokes per minute. Included 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. Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBased provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Features:

  • GPS: High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture
  • Weight: 2.72 oz. (77 grams)
  • Display (WxH): 1.3" x 0.8" (33mm x 20.3mm)
  • Physical size: 2.1" (W) x .7" (H) x 2.7" (D) (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
  • Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
  • Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
  • Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use)
  • 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" (W) x 1.4" (H) x 0.5" (D) (348mm x 35.6mm x 12.7mm)
  • Transmission range: approximately 3m (9.8ft)
  • Battery: 3 years (1 hour per day)/CR2032 (3 volts)
  • Weight: .74 oz (21 grams)
Forerunner 305
Heart rate monitor
Training Center CD
Docking cradle
Expander strap
A/C charger
PC/USB interface cable
Quick start guide
Owner's manual

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Reviewed by 116 customers

BuyDIG is awesome! Product is awesome!

Submitted 13 years ago

By Recallz

From New York, NY

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Use, Gives A Quick Reading, Accurate Cons: Bulky Design Other thoughts: Love the device. The heart rate monitor is kind of annoying but the device itself picks up real quick i havent used much of the other functions but it has come in handy for long runs and battery life is great. I have no complaints except that it is soo big. I had issue in the beginning with grabbing signal. Eventually you figure out that you need to leave it steady for a couple mins outside and it should pick up signal. It is pricey but it does a good job. Unfortunately i didnt want to spend over 300-400 on the newer ones since i am only an avid runner at best. It does the job!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Garmin is great

Submitted 14 years ago

By Santa Cruz Trikke Trainer

From Santa Cruz CA

Verified Buyer

Pros: Gives A Quick Reading, Easy To Use, Accurate, Compact Design Cons: Other thoughts: I use this for recording my Trikke rides, too bad there isn;t a mode for Trikke riding.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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I want one

Submitted 14 years ago

By texan

From huntsville, al

Verified Buyer

Pros: Gives A Quick Reading, Compact Design, Accurate, Versatile, Easy To Use Cons: Other thoughts: my son manages a golf course and it helped him know what the highest point of the green was, lowest point, ect... My daughter got one as well and we took it on a run and it told us how fast we were running , the grade , ect...it is an awesome watch.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Great product, Solid business

Submitted 14 years ago

By David Mc

From Pinson, Alabama

Verified Buyer

Pros: Reasonably priced, Gives A Quick Reading, Compact Design, Accurate, Versatile, Easy To Use Cons: Other thoughts: If your a tech junky go ahead and get it, you'll love it. You choose what items to display while using it. Having a Heartrate monitor is new to me and is comfortable. Current pace is delayed a little bit. Gps position is dead-on accurate. I have had issue with offloading stats from 305 to pc, pc won't find device but by off-on, in-out, different sequence it has eventually got my stats offloaded (used twice so maybe its me?)

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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was exactly as advertised!!

Submitted 14 years ago

By LE

From Cincinnati, Ohio

Verified Buyer

Pros: Compact Design, Versatile, Easy To Use, Gives A Quick Reading, Accurate Cons: Other thoughts: Was exactly what I wanted at nearly half the price.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Definitely buying again

Submitted 14 years ago

By Jake

From Honolulu, HI

Verified Buyer

Pros: Versatile, Accurate, Gives A Quick Reading, Compact Design, Easy To Use Cons: Other thoughts: Bought t for running, works awesome, everyting I need.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Just what I wanted, right price!

Submitted 14 years ago

By Fit and over fifty

From Medina, OH

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Use, Versatile, Gives A Quick Reading, Accurate Cons: A little bulky Other thoughts: My husband and I use it every weekend for our runs. Very easy to use, large display for easy reading during the run. Works on cloudy days and our runs through the woods. Have not loaded the CD for tracking our progress but look forward to doing that. The virtual partner is great if you are running alone or training for a race. My daughter and I use it for our bike rides. It is easy to adjust between the sports.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Finally all the info you need!

Submitted 14 years ago

By (h/b)ike

From DC and north

Verified Buyer

Pros: Accurate Cons: Bulky Design Other thoughts: To be able to track every workout, no matter what form (well, except swimming) is everything from highly useful to downright fun. I'm still exploring the fun part. :-) Seriously, GPS has made life in general more convenient. It is exciting to be able to apply it to working out! And this particular product for me is the perfect solution to dumping all my cycling computers, which obviously are useless for non-cycling sports, and giving me one device that tracks everything. The software that puts it all together is decent but could be better. I'm not worried about that. The fact that these products are at a price point that is justifiable for those other than super serious racers is what I've been waiting for! I love my 305!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Must have for a runner.

Submitted 14 years ago

By JoggingJeff

From Everett, WA

Verified Buyer

Pros: Easy To Use, Compact Design, Gives A Quick Reading, Versatile, Accurate Cons: Other thoughts: Great Watch. I upgraded from my Garmin 201 and well worth the upgrade.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Really good at a reasonable price

Submitted 14 years ago

By R

From Florida

Verified Buyer

Pros: Accurate, Gives A Quick Reading Cons: Other thoughts: Use it for running, cycling, and during Tae Kwon Do workouts. Works well.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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More Product Information for the Garmin Forerunner 305 Personal Trainer GPS receiver w/ Heart rate monitor

Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers--the Forerunner 305 Portable Navigator. This taskmaster will continually push you to do your personal best. The Forerunner 305 Portable Navigator combines all of the popular features with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. It continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. It tracks your every move with a super-sensitive 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 Center software.



Specifications

General Information
ManufacturerGarmin, Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number010-00467-00
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.garmin.com
Brand NameGarmin
Product LineForerunner
Product Model305
Product NameForerunner 305 Portable Navigator
Product TypeGPS Watch
Display & Graphics
Screen Size1.5"
Battery Information
Maximum Battery Run Time10 Hour
Physical Characteristics
Height2.7"
Width2.1"
Depth0.7"
Weight (Approximate)2.72 oz
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • Forerunner 305 Portable Navigator
  • AC charger
  • Docking cradle
  • Expander strap
  • Owner's manual
  • Quick start guide
  • Heart rate monitor
  • PC/USB interface cable
  • Garmin Training Center CD
Additional Information
  • Antenna: Built-in
  • Cold Start Time: 45 Second
  • Display Resolution: 160 x 100
  • Form Factor: Portable
  • Number of GPS Channels: 12
  • Warm Start Time: 38 Second
Certifications & StandardsFCC Part 15 Class B
Warranty
Limited Warranty1 Year