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TFS Review: Garmin Forerunner 305 Personal GPS

Posted June 10th, 2006 at 5:00 AM by Adam Berger

Section: Running & Training, Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews

The Garmin Forerunner 305 is an outstanding training and racing tool for any running enthusiast. With GPS tracking, a “training assistant” and a heart rate monitor - this is a first rate item (if you can afford it). Check out the below review by Adam Berger, our tech expert and the Managing Editor of Gadgetell:

Product: Garmin Forerunner 305
Price: $349.99
Rating: Very Good 8.0/10.0
Pros: GPS tracking, heart rate monitor, reasonably lightweight, large display.
Cons: Battery life, size, spotty coverage at times and expensive for most amateur athletes
Overall:The 305 model is much improved over past designs. While the unit may not be necessary for the beginner athletes, marathon and other hard core runners will appreciate it’s advanced features.

Garmin Forerunner 305When taking the unit out of the box and upon completion of charging it - I acquired a signal very quickly. There was no configuration required and I started my first run by strapping on the heart rate monitor (I read a tip that said to put water on the monitor before putting it on), putting the monitor on my watch and I was off. Once strapping the unit to my wrist I was immediate able to hit the pavement without any setup required. It is obvioulsy dangerous to stare at my wrist the entire time while running but the unit seemed to keep a signal and gives me the data I needed primarily pace and heart rate.

Design - 8 - Overall the unit has a good design. It is shaped so to the receiver faces towards the sky when running. The unit, although heavier than most watches, is not too heavy or too big to feel uncomfortable (except maybe to very petite individuals). The unit is waterproof, helping to protect from water bottle spillage, perspiration, and other natural elements. The screen is very crisp and easy to read at a glance. The buttons are tactile enough to feel and touch without stopping. The right side has the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left has a power/backlight button and a mode button. The back has metal contacts that we hope will not cause minor zaps. The 305 connects to your PC via a dock and mini-USB port. It can be charged via your USB cable to your PC or with the supplied AC adaptor.

Garmin Forerunner 305Features - 8 - The unit tells time, pace, average pace, distance, heart rate, calories burned and more. The main screen is configurable to your choosing as well as a two more screens, making the information you need (12 stats) accessible at the touch of a button. There is navigation to help you get back to where you came from–for those very long runs–but don’t expect the unit to replace a fully functional car GPS system. You can download courses to the unit and compete against prior workouts, or you have the option to train against a digital partner.

Performance - 8 - The unit seemed to work well at almost all times. I was actually very impressed with its performance under trees (not woods but still enough foliage) as well as receiving a signal on my covered porch. However, the heart rate monitor was not 100% functional at times. The device is rated at 10 hours of battery and we found it to be right around there, but we also charged it before going dead (when synced with my PC) so don’t count this as a scientific measurement. The heart rate monitor has a 3 hour battery life which we would have liked to see improved, so we can be a little more forgetful with recharging.

Thanks to USB, the 305 integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and just like that your training history is on your PC. Training Center make it easy to track your performance with graphs, lists, and more. Training Center also lets you define courses on your PC that you can upload to the device. When course information is combined with uploaded workout information, the Forerunner becomes a complete guide, telling you where to go, when to make a turn, and what kind of workout to do when you’re on the road or path. Back on the PC, the software’s ability to overlay workout data on maps of the course makes it easy to see where the course offers up the tough hills and the easy recovery spots. Plus, the ability to track historical performance on a given course is a great way to measure your improvement.

The 305 is also fully compatible with Garmin’s MotionBased service and with TrainingPeaks.com.

Via [Gadgetell]
Pictures taken directly from [Garmin]

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16 Responses to “TFS Review: Garmin Forerunner 305 Personal GPS”
  1. Jake said:

    On magnalox one can upload GPS-tracks together with heartrates and annotate to get a display like this:
    http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/372726

    Free, might be useful or others too…

    September 25th, 2006 at 4:27 pm
  2. TFS’s Top Picks of 2006 Gear and Accessories | The Final Sprint (TFS) | Comprehensive Running, Nutrition, and Fitness Publication said:

    […] Top Pick: Garmin Forerunner 305 […]

    December 22nd, 2006 at 12:55 pm
  3. Seth said:

    Hi I’m considering buying one of these, but live in Central London. Does anyone have any experience of the accuracy of the GPS tracking when used in a city? Also, with the virtual training partner function, is it possible to train against your previous performance on a specific route, helping you to make sure you do a particular training run faster than your previous PB? Thanks in advance, Seth

    February 6th, 2007 at 5:34 am
  4. Adam Jacobs said:

    Hi Seth,

    Using GPS training devices near a city can be frustrating. Most of the major devices (Garmin, Timex, Suunto, MotionLingo’s Adeo) will work pretty well. However, you should be prepared for occasional periods where they will have trouble holding onto the signal.

    You may want to look into some of the advanced accelerometer devices if you are very concerned with the GPS signal near London. Suunto (running/marathon pack) and Polar (RS800 and stride sensor) make very good accelerometer trainers.

    Feel free to send me an email if you have any other questions.

    Take care and good luck,
    Adam

    –
    Adam Jacobs
    Editor-in-Chief
    TheFinalSprint.com
    adam@thefinalsprint.com

    February 8th, 2007 at 12:32 am
  5. Mimi said:

    Is there any reason other than heart rate monitor to buy the 305 rather than the 205?

    February 12th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
  6. Lawrence O'Reilly said:

    Mimi:

    Actually, no. If you don’t want a heart rate monitor, then go for the 205.

    Best of luck,
    Lawrence

    February 12th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
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    […] In the growing world of athletic speed/distance monitoring, runners are presented with two primary choices: GPS units (ie - Garmin 305, Timex Bodylink, MotionLingo Adeo) or accelerometers (ie - Suunto Foot POD, Polar Foot Pod, Nike+iPod). I have trained with several different fitness GPS units and had variable success, and “foot pods” provide an intriguing alternative because they can be used indoors, under any sky condition, and boast of potentially high accuracy. I had the opportunity to try out the Suunto T3 and Foot POD Running Combo Pack, and put it to the test over three rigorous weeks of training. Design - 6 - The Running Pack consists of three components: the T3 Fitness Trainer Watch, the Foot POD Wireless Transmitter, and a heart rate transmitter. All of these components are compact and efficient; making the overall trio less bulky than some competing products. The HR monitor is a standard chest transmitter, similar in design to the Polar and Timex transmitters I’ve used. Nothing to write home about in terms of design. […]

    May 4th, 2007 at 9:38 am
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    […] The Final Sprint: “TFS Review: Suunto Running Pack” In the growing world of athletic speed/distance monitoring, runners are presented with two primary choices: GPS units (ie - Garmin 305, Timex Bodylink, MotionLingo Adeo) or accelerometers (ie - Suunto Foot POD, Polar Foot Pod, Nike+iPod). I have trained with several different fitness GPS units and had variable success, and “foot pods” provide an intriguing alternative because they can be used indoors, under any sky condition, and boast of potentially high accuracy. I had the opportunity to try out the Suunto Running Pack (T3, HRM, and Foot POD), and put it to the test over three rigorous weeks of training…. […]

    May 4th, 2007 at 11:45 am
  9. Divya said:

    Hi Everyone,

    I am a reporter/documentary maker and student at Columbia Journalism School. I am doing a piece on gadgets of the year “2007″ and would really like to interview those of you in NYC as soon as possible. If interested, please contact me at dg2345@columbia.edu

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    October 16th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
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    January 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
  11. Sergio said:

    Hi Adam,
    I read very carefully both of your review about The Garmin Forerunner 305 and Timex BodyLink and I am still not sure about your recomendation
    even they have some $ difference, which one would you recomend
    thanks

    April 8th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
  12. Sergio said:

    Adam,
    let me add I really like your reviews and appreaciate your support
    In regards to my question my main goal is the information accurate, I do not care about the quantities of separates units nor weight. I found that the Timex has altitude and Garmin doesnt.
    thanks again
    Sergio

    April 8th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
  13. Alex said:

    The Garmin Gps units 201, 301, 205, 305,
    Do a great job and do record and indicate Altitude.
    I started with the 205 and updated to the 305. Only difference is the HRM. Boath units were priviously owned but have given me flawless results. I Much prefer to see my BPM as I run so the 305 is perfect.

    One frustrating side note. DONT use the distance feature when running a race! I set the device to 5K distance when running a race last week and there was a discrepency in the length of the race and the distance the unit thought I had gone.
    It thought I was done 50yards BEFORE the finishline. It stoped recording and I lost the data for my “Final Sprint”. I have no Idea how fast I was running or how High my BPM rose as I sprinted to the line.
    First and LAST time I let it decide when I am done in a race!!

    April 16th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
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    Anyone know of a unit where I can track the whereabouts of my wife while she is out running? She has to run pre-dawn and on the days when I cannot accompany her, instead of checking in via cell every 20 minutes, she’d like me to be able to track her via PC. Any units out there that can do that?

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