Garmin Forerunner 305
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rjnuck posted 4 weeks ago.
As a normal watch, it would be pretty impractical. I love my 305 but would never wear it as a normal watch. Not only is it much bigger than a normal watch but the display that shows the time is so small that it pretty much is not worth it. I would also be scared of banging it again something and damaging it in my day to day routine. I would just stick to your regular watch and use the 305 for workouts only.
The battery life it very good. I did not plug it in for 2 weeks and it held a charge. I probably had it on for a total of 8-10 hours during that time (was sick) and I went for a six mile run today and it finally went down to only 2 bars instead of 3 of battery. I have 0 complaints about it so far.
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RV posted 4 weeks ago.
The battery is good for 10 hours or so of use - which is about the only knock against it. The 301 has a few more hours. Tho I really like the 305 - it is a great tool.
And no not practical for an everyday type of watch.
RV
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emzman posted 4 weeks ago.
Thanks!!!
I started competing in triathlons 2 years ago and fell in love with the sport. Because heart disease runs in both sides of my family, I figured that training and competing in tris will help delay the inevitable.
Hi everyone! I've been using the Suunto T3 for the last couple years and I think it's finally starting to crap out. I've been looking at the Garmin Forerunner 305. Most of the reviews I've read have been pretty positive with exception to it's water-proofness. My question is, when not in training, are you able to use it as a normal watch? Also, does anyone know what the battery life is on the lithium battery?
I started competing in triathlons 2 years ago and fell in love with the sport. Because heart disease runs in both sides of my family, I figured that training and competing in tris will help delay the inevitable.