Comments on: Googling the Garmin

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:24:10 +0000

I have the 305 and love it! It is big and bulky but big and bulky = easy to read while running.

I also have trouble with the chest strap but I used a few safety pins and keep it tucked under my sports bra – works for me.

The 405 looks really nice though…

By: katie

katie — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:39:09 +0000

i love your patterned shirt!!

By: Caitlin @ RightFootForward

Caitlin @ RightFootForward — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:58:29 +0000

I got the 305 for Christmas this year. I have only used it a couple of times so far, but I love it! I have pretty small wrists, and while it does look a little silly on me, I don’t feel that it weighs me down and it doesn’t feel uncomfortable.

If you are a numbers geek (like me), you’ll love looking at the stats and data that you can upload to your computer after each run. It makes your hard work pay off because you can literally see the data improve as you get faster/run farther/etc.

For me though, the best part is being able to see your pace. It really pushes me and I think it has already made me faster.

Hmm good point – I haven’t figured out what to spend my tax return on yet!

By: Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine

Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:44:50 +0000

I love your outfit! The pearls are so classy. I just ordered a Garmin for my belated birthday present from my parents. From all the reviews I’ve heard, it’s definitely the brand to go for!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:17:07 +0000

I run with the Polar F6 HRM. I love it! I haven’t ever run with a Garmin but the main complaint I hear from my friends who do have it is that it isn’t accurate. I don’t know…let me know what you decide.

Okay…so I seriously wish we lived in the same city because I would TOTALLY pay you to be my personal shopper! You are too cute…always!!

By: Karissa @ CardioFoodie

Karissa @ CardioFoodie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:10:34 +0000

I bought the Garmin 305 and I absolutely love it! The size does not bother me, and I have the smallest wrists in the world (I don’t even own watches because they are never made small enough to fit). My husband found a really good deal on my Garmin so I decided if I stick with constant running for a year I may look into buying whatever new version they have out at the time, until then I love my 305!

By: ~Melissa~

~Melissa~ — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:43:20 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions… Going across the street to City Sports for some in-store browsing.

Melissa: Haha, I thought the same thing as I typed the post. I’m the type of person who laughs whenever I read the word “crabs.”

By: MelissaNibbles

MelissaNibbles — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:37:32 +0000

If you order one, make sure you talk to them about the chest strap. The one they sent me was a size medium and it was huge on me. I had to jump through hoops and lie to get them to send me a small. Then that was too big and now I’m waiting for the extra small. Customer service dept. not so great.

Everytime I see someone wearing a pearl necklace, I laugh because I have a dirty mind!

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:34:26 +0000

I have the 305 and its definitely not small or sleek, but I love, love, love it. It does look big, but it’s the only one I’ve ever used, so I guess I’m just used to it. I can’t believe the difference its made for our training runs. Our whole group relies on it for the stats after each run. Good luck with the purchase….I’ve got my fun tax $ going towards a new camera…thinking of the Canon PowerShot, but still not sure!

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:29:57 +0000

I would love to set aside some money for fun spending on something like that. I don’t know much about Garmin’s so I’m no help there. But I do think its a great idea. All of ours is being set aside for baby #2. Little ones’ deliveries are $$$$$!