🏃 Garmin Forerunner 245: Advanced Dynamics GPS Running Smartwatch in Slate Gray Review

pros: very durable - i have worn this watch in super spartan races and it has performed extremely well in running, climbing/crawling and the occasional wet obstacle. small enough (not too bulky) to fit comfortably under my long sleeve compression shirtVery accurate on heart rateVery accurate on stimulationVery accurate on heart rate measurement (when on)Very accurate on mileage Has LONG battery life, even under heavy use (compared to my old ) Fitbit that I used ) Can play music in headphones…

much more comfortable than my old Vivoactive HR which died last summer after too many sea jumps. Forerunner 245 Music tracks my activity when I remember to start and stop it on my watch. It would be great if activities such as a treadmill, elliptical trainer, indoor bike, indoor row, push-ups, etc. were automatically recognized. The good thing is that I usually memorize part of the session so I can start it mid-session and then come back to it. App to check time, distance etc. It's a bit…

Pros: Very durable - I wore this watch during the Super Spartan Race and it handled the running, climbing/crawling obstacles and the occasional wet obstacle very well. Small enough (not too bulky) to fit comfortably under my long sleeve compression shirtVery accurate on heart rateVery accurate on stimulationVery accurate on heart rate (when it's on)Very accurate on mileage, my old Fitbit that I used) Can Play music through bluetooth headphone function. Can send text messages to people using…

A little about me1. I had a Garmin Forerunner 235, Fenix 3 and Fenix 5X (alongside several older watches from Garmin and others)2. I run 25-35 miles per week (4 times outdoors + sometimes on a treadmill) and cycle indoors on Zwift3 1-2 times per week. I use Stryd Live footpod4. I sync all my data with StravaWhy did I buy this watch? I used a Garmin Fenix 5X last year and it was a great watch. It's definitely a huge watch (probably too big) with a lot of great features, some of which I've used…