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Steamy Tom said:
What garmin watch would you guys recommend at the moment? still rocking my vivoactive 3 and it works great but its time to spoil myself a bit.

I run probably 15-25km a week in 3-4 runs so fairly shortish distance, i like partaking in the challenges also. Do a bit of walking, occasional cycling, maybe the odd swim.
I kind of like the solar series but mainly for the gimmick of it.

Want something not too bulky but dont mind a little bit of bulk.
Any thoughts on whats nice at the moment?
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Does depend on your budget as well. These watches get vrek expensive. This is mine

www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za

Garmin Forerunner 55 Multisport GPS Running Watch

Shop the Garmin Forerunner 55 Multisport GPS Running Watch by Garmin for only ZAR 3,999.9
www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za

It does everything I need and has phenomenal battery life. It doesn't have any of the frills like solar charging or the ability to load gpx maps but for me, that's not a big deal. The battery life, GPS and heart rate monitor are what matter in that regard, I'm happy. The only thing I'm not sure about that may apply to you is the swim. A mate of mine has one and he's an avid triathlete, so I'm sure it can be used for that too.
 
Agent_Smith said:
Does depend on your budget as well. These watches get vrek expensive. This is mine

www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za

Garmin Forerunner 55 Multisport GPS Running Watch

Shop the Garmin Forerunner 55 Multisport GPS Running Watch by Garmin for only ZAR 3,999.9
www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za

It does everything I need and has phenomenal battery life. It doesn't have any of the frills like solar charging or the ability to load gpx maps but for me, that's not a big deal. The battery life, GPS and heart rate monitor are what matter in that regard, I'm happy. The only thing I'm not sure about that may apply to you is the swim. A mate of mine has one and he's an avid triathlete, so I'm sure it can be used for that too.
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Don't have too fixed a budget, willing to splurge a little bit on this, though I would like to contain it if need be, for example there seems to be a really good deal on a Garmin fenix 6S Pro Solar Edition Smartwatch for R8999 today.
Have heard really good things about the forerunner 55 though, but i would like some of the bells and whistles
 
Steamy Tom said:
Don't have too fixed a budget, willing to splurge a little bit on this, though I would like to contain it if need be, for example there seems to be a really good deal on a Garmin fenix 6S Pro Solar Edition Smartwatch for R8999 today.
Have heard really good things about the forerunner 55 though, but i would like some of the bells and whistles
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So many nice options :p 265s? I like my Forerunner 55 for the moment lol

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GPS Running Watches for Every Runner | Garmin

From the easy-to-use GPS running watches for beginners to watches for the elite runners, we have a running watch that's right for you. Browse our range now.
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Steamy Tom said:
Don't have too fixed a budget, willing to splurge a little bit on this, though I would like to contain it if need be, for example there seems to be a really good deal on a Garmin fenix 6S Pro Solar Edition Smartwatch for R8999 today.
Have heard really good things about the forerunner 55 though, but i would like some of the bells and whistles
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I'm using the Forerunner 245. Can't fault this device.
 
Kornhub said:
So many nice options :p 265s? I like my Forerunner 55 for the moment lol

www.garmin.com

GPS Running Watches for Every Runner | Garmin

From the easy-to-use GPS running watches for beginners to watches for the elite runners, we have a running watch that's right for you. Browse our range now.
www.garmin.com www.garmin.com
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too many nice options with such vast differences, its like a mine field.

The prices of some O_O
 
On the topic of running, is any one on here running the Two Oceans 2024?
 
Comrades entries are open with a new race director now called a manager.
 
How accurate is the Garmin V02MAX measurement? Is this something I should go to have done professionally or am I dreaming of ways to get poorer?
 
Pudding McTwinkle said:
How accurate is the Garmin V02MAX measurement? Is this something I should go to have done professionally or am I dreaming of ways to get poorer?
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Assuming your maximum heart rate is accurate it's probably accurate enough. Unless you're a professional athlete there is no point getting it tested in a lab. How is knowing exactly what it is going to change your life or improve your training?
 
Jehosefat said:
Assuming your maximum heart rate is accurate it's probably accurate enough. Unless you're a professional athlete there is no point getting it tested in a lab. How is knowing exactly what it is going to change your life or improve your training?
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I hear you. Garmin says 46 V02 Max this morning fitness age near of half of my real age. I can live with that.
 
notayoba said:
IMHO the Garmin Instinct is very hard to beat. Does just about everything you need, none of the stuff you don't need, light weight, rugged, good battery. Even the instinct 1 if you can get it. (for cheap)
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My instinct 1 is still working fine. I think I bought it in 2019.
 
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