Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS
The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a GPS device that users can strap onto their wrist and measures 2.1 x 2.7 x 0.7 inch (5.33 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm) and has a 1.3 x 0.8 inch (3.3 x 2.0 cm) 160 x 100 pixels resolution display. The device weighs 2.72 ounces (77 g) and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 10 hours of operation time.
The device is waterproof, has a high-sensitivity receiver and is available with RoHS rating. The Forerunner 305 also supports 100 waypoints / favorites / locations memory capacity, 50 routes, heart rate monitor, bike speed / cadence sensor, comes with optional foot pod, is Garmin Connect™ compatible that provides users with connection to an online community where they can analyze, categorize and share data, is Garmin Training Center® software compatible, has Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person) support, provides courses that allows users to compete against previous workouts, has Auto Pause® that allows users to pause and resume timer based on speed, Auto Lap® (that automatically starts a new lap) and Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout). The Forerunner 305 also supports multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button), advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts), simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals), pace alert (triggers alarm if there is a variation from preset pace, time / distance alert (triggers alarm when a goal is reached), and interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals). The 305 also allows for customizable screen(s) and comes with a heart rate monitor, Garmin Training Center® software, docking cradle, expander strap, AC charger, USB cable, Owner’s manual and a quick start guide.
The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS features a high sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature and robust wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. It also sports a design that wraps the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its high sensitivity GPS receiver provides tracking under trees and near tall buildings. The Forerunner 305 also sports a robust ANT+™ wireless heart rate monitor with softer chest strap and battery life. It eliminates cross-talk with other devices to measure and send heart rate data, and provides users with help to train in their optimal heart rate zone.
Course Feature
The Forerunner 305’s course feature lets users compete against previous workouts and allows them to compare their pace and heart rate to past performance over the same run. Users can also utilize the Forerunner 305 to train for their next duathlon or triathlon with multi-sport workouts, which is a feature that lets them transition between sports without resetting the unit, so that they can use it for running, biking and more. The Forerunner 305 also allows users to train indoors and still track distance, pace and calories burned with the optional Foot Pod accessory. This wireless sensor attaches to user’s running shoe and transmits distance and pace data to the Forerunner 305 so that it can still be used when GPS reception is unavailable.
Customize
Users may also customize any of Forerunner 305’s three main data screens for up to twelve data fields that gives them instant feedback on one’s workout. Each workout is stored in memory so that users can review and analyze the data and see how they’ve improved over time. The Forerunner 305 also allows users to track their progress, as well as plan, analyze and store data from workouts using the free Garmin Training Center® software. This software allows users to analyze data with interactive graphs that chart pace, time, distance and heart rate. It also overlays run on a map so users can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other factors affect their performance. Users may also upload their workout data to MotionBased.com, Garmin’s web-based application that provides analysis of workouts, online mapping and route sharing that takes training to the next level. Endurance athletes can also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, which is a web-based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.
