Garmin Forerunner 305: The most powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS device.

Garmin Forerunner 305

The Forerunner 305 is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. The Forerunner 305 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool ever tested. The 305 model includes wireless heart rate monitoring and it can also be connected to Garmin’s wireless bicycle speed and cadence sensor.  Totally redesigned, the 305 gives outdoor athletes and runners real-time information about speed, distance, pace, and heart rate on a device that’s easy to use and amazingly compact.

 

Design

  • Waterproof design
  • High resolution widescreen display offering incredible clarity and crispness
  • Simple button layout with a nice tactile feel with good pressure response     View button layout
  • Charging cradle is small and unobtrusive and its single mini-USB port connects to either an included AC adapter, or a USB cable that connects to your PC
  • USB data transfer and charge the 305′s embedded lithium-ion battery via a powered USB connection from your computer

GPS Performance

  • Integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver for true and steady tracking
  • Mapping, waypoint marking, and routing capabilities
  • Zoom in or out of a simple map that displays your current direction and path
  • “Go to location” feature that routes you back to your starting location, or to any location you have defined

Heart Rate Monitor

The Forerunner 305 has all the heart rate functions you’d expect from a full-function monitor, including the ability to set target zones and alerts to maximize the effectiveness of your workouts.  The 305 adds the ability to track heart rate, lap heart rate, average heart rate, and heart rate zones via the included coded heart rate chest strap.

Computer Connectivity and Software

Garmin has been outfitting their devices with USB connectivity for some time now and thanks to USB, the 305 integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and workout history can quickly be uploaded and stored on the computer. Not only does Training Center–which is compatible with both PC and Mac–make it easy to track your performance, you can graph data such as heart rate alongside your speed and distance. The Forerunner 305 is also fully compatible with Garmin’s MotionBased service, which takes your training to another level by connecting your data with the Internet. If you’re a serious endurance athlete, you’ll be glad to know that the 305 is also compatible with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

What’s in the Box

Forerunner 305, Garmin Training Center CD-ROM, heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, A/C charger, USB cable and owner’s manual and quick start guide.

The 305 is engineered to help athletes train better and smarter. The training assistant tools, various distance and time alerts, and bundled Training Center PC software combine to make the device an essential part of any athlete’s training program.  Weighing in at just over 2.5 ounces, the Garmin Forerunner 305 breaks new ground in terms of comfort, style, and performance.