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Forerunner 305 GPS
The Garmin Forerunner 305 gps has an advanced watch type GPS receiver. The reception is excellent with high sensitivity. You can download workout data with the training software that is included. The software allows online maps and routing information, as well as downloadable courses. With the training center software, you are able to analyze the data with graphs and overlay them on maps in order to further analyze your performance at various elevations.
The forerunner 305 provides athletes with exact speed, distance and pace information. It is waterproof, which makes it excellent for windsurfing, skiing, cycling and of course running. The forerunner 305 also measures heart rate and calories burned.
This device is small and only weighs 2.72 oz (77g). The dimensions are 2.1” x 2.7” x 0.7”. It has a wide crisp display screen which gives a better viewing image. Various pages on the display can be customized completely with 40 different data views.
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The GPS antenna wraps around the wrist and locks on to a satellite signal, thus allowing for a view of more of the sky. The forerunner 305 gps has better tracking near buildings and under trees due to its high sensitivity receiver. With this unit, you are able to look up or save up to 100 locations. In map mode, there is an arrow showing the direction to go if using a stored location, as well as marking your current location.
There is a web-based training system, that is available for athletes, that is designed for training for any event. With the ability to store each workout in memory, you can get the instant feedback needed to analyze and review your progress.
Some of the features include:
• 1,000 lap memory: automatically stores lap history; stores approximately two years of data
• Courses: download recorded courses to compete against earlier workouts
• Auto pause
• Auto Lap
• Auto Scroll
• 10 hour Battery Life
• Rechargeable Lithion-Ion Battery
• Wireless Heart Monitor
• Alerts for heart rate, distance, pace and time: if you reach your set rates
• USB Interface
• Bundled Software
• Resolution of 160 x 100 Pixels
• Virtual Partner for training
• Water Resistant
• GPS-Enabled
• High Sensitivity Receiver
• Multi-sport Mode: allows setting separate profiles for biking, running, or your sport of choice
• Goal Oriented Workouts
• Multiple Languages: The forerunner 305 gps is also available in an English/French, Europe, or Australia interface.
Some accessories available for the forerunner 305 are:
• Mounts: bike mount and a quick release kit
• Adapters: A/C adapter and charging cradle
• Foot Pod: allows training indoors while tracking pace, calories and distance
• Fitness Sensors: heart rate monitor and foot pod
• Cables: vehicle power cable and usb cable
• Batteries: external power pack
• Manuals: owner manual and a quick reference
• Clothing: jerseys and T-shirts
• Fitness Parts: elastic or soft straps for the heart rate monitor
• Lanyards: arm band and wrist straps
• Straps, Holsters and Clips
Owning the forerunner 305 gps can prove to be a motivator for doing your workouts. After using the 305 gps it will be hard to imagine biking or running without it. Updating your training log is easy. All you have to do is plug it into your computer.