Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers — the Forerunner 205 & 305. Don't let their good looks fool you. These 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. |