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Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS Running WatchA smart watch for runners that focus on tracking, navigation and safety to boost your running performance, every day. The watch uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability help track every area of your running and provide advanced running dynamics, including: ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. You can then share and track your performance with the Garmin Connect app where you can also create personalised training sessions. By connecting your compatible smartphone to the watch you can also gain access to tonnes of additional features including automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect, plus access to free adaptive training plans from the Garmin Coach app, and you can also receive smart notifications to your watch face.FeaturesEvaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring featuresGet free adaptive training plans from Garmin CoachCreate your own custom workouts at our Garmin Connect online fitness communityProvides advanced running dynamics including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and moreSafety and Tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contactsCustomise with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ storeGPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability helps your track how far, fast and hard you’ve run – on or off the city streetsConnected features include built-in smart notifications, automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect online fitness community and the ability to track your runs with the LiveTrack featureAutomatically uploads your data to Garmin Connect appUp to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode24 hours battery life in GPS modeBuy Garmin Run GPS from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS Running WatchA smart watch for runners that focus on tracking, navigation and safety to boost your running performance, every day. The watch uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability help track every area of your running and provide advanced running dynamics, including: ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. You can then share and track your performance with the Garmin Connect app where you can also create personalised training sessions. By connecting your compatible smartphone to the watch you can also gain access to tonnes of additional features including automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect, plus access to free adaptive training plans from the Garmin Coach app, and you can also receive smart notifications to your watch face.FeaturesEvaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring featuresGet free adaptive training plans from Garmin CoachCreate your own custom workouts at our Garmin Connect online fitness communityProvides advanced running dynamics including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and moreSafety and Tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contactsCustomise with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ storeGPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability helps your track how far, fast and hard you’ve run – on or off the city streetsConnected features include built-in smart notifications, automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect online fitness community and the ability to track your runs with the LiveTrack featureAutomatically uploads your data to Garmin Connect appUp to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode24 hours battery life in GPS modeBuy Garmin Run GPS from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running WatchRun faster and lighter with the Forerunner 245 GPS Running Watch that streamlines all your devices with and integrated music player which allows you to sync music from your favourite streaming services. With advanced running dynamics the watch uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability to accurately track your movements including: ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. Additionally, the watch helps you to stay safe making it easier to share your location with your contacts. For further options the watch comes with a huge host of features that can be accessed via connection with any, compatible, smartphone. With this connection you can automatically upload all your performance stats to the Garmin Connect app which helps you to keep track of your running training and also allows you to create personalised training sessions.FeaturesSync with music streaming services, such as Spotify, to easily store and play your favourite songs right from your watchEvaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring featuresGet free adaptive training plans from Garmin CoachCreate your own custom workouts at our Garmin Connect online fitness communityProvides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and moreSafety and Tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contactsCustomise with free watch faces, apps and more from out Connect IQ storeGPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability helps you track how far, fast and hard you’ve run – on or off the city streetsConnected features include built-in WiFi connectivity, smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin ConnectUp to 7 days in smartwatch mode6 hours battery life in GPS modeBuy Garmin Run GPS from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running WatchRun faster and lighter with the Forerunner 245 GPS Running Watch that streamlines all your devices with and integrated music player which allows you to sync music from your favourite streaming services. With advanced running dynamics the watch uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability to accurately track your movements including: ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. Additionally, the watch helps you to stay safe making it easier to share your location with your contacts. For further options the watch comes with a huge host of features that can be accessed via connection with any, compatible, smartphone. With this connection you can automatically upload all your performance stats to the Garmin Connect app which helps you to keep track of your running training and also allows you to create personalised training sessions.FeaturesSync with music streaming services, such as Spotify, to easily store and play your favourite songs right from your watchEvaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring featuresGet free adaptive training plans from Garmin CoachCreate your own custom workouts at our Garmin Connect online fitness communityProvides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and moreSafety and Tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contactsCustomise with free watch faces, apps and more from out Connect IQ storeGPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability helps you track how far, fast and hard you’ve run – on or off the city streetsConnected features include built-in WiFi connectivity, smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin ConnectUp to 7 days in smartwatch mode6 hours battery life in GPS modeBuy Garmin Run GPS from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running WatchRun faster and lighter with the Forerunner 245 GPS Running Watch that streamlines all your devices with and integrated music player which allows you to sync music from your favourite streaming services. With advanced running dynamics the watch uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability to accurately track your movements including: ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. Additionally, the watch helps you to stay safe making it easier to share your location with your contacts. For further options the watch comes with a huge host of features that can be accessed via connection with any, compatible, smartphone. With this connection you can automatically upload all your performance stats to the Garmin Connect app which helps you to keep track of your running training and also allows you to create personalised training sessions.FeaturesSync with music streaming services, such as Spotify, to easily store and play your favourite songs right from your watchEvaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring featuresGet free adaptive training plans from Garmin CoachCreate your own custom workouts at our Garmin Connect online fitness communityProvides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and moreSafety and Tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contactsCustomise with free watch faces, apps and more from out Connect IQ storeGPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability helps you track how far, fast and hard you’ve run – on or off the city streetsConnected features include built-in WiFi connectivity, smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin ConnectUp to 7 days in smartwatch mode6 hours battery life in GPS modeBuy Garmin Run GPS from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Garmin’s Forerunner 245 Music is the ultimate in running smartwatches that helps streamline your running kit with an in-built music player. Easily download your music or access your Spotify playlists via your watch that allows you to listen and control your music on the move with the addition of any compatible Bluetooth headphones (sold separately). The watch also provides expert tracking that uses an integrated, wrist-based heart rate monitor plus GPS, GLONASS and Galileo that provides key insight into every area of your running performance with VO2 max, aerobic and anaerobic training effect and training status, ground contact time balance, stride length, and more. Easily connect to your smartphone for an extensive range of additional features including access to the Garmin Coach app which helps you create free training plans that adapt to your goals and can be completely personalised to your needs. Then you can share and keep of all your results via the Garmin Connect free online fitness community. Music Garmin’s Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running Watch helps streamline all your running devices with the fully integrated music playing system. You can now sync all your playlists via streaming services such as Deezer and Spotify to your watch for ad free music listening on the move. Additionally, you can also store up to 500 songs right on your watch. Simply connect a pair of compatible Bluetooth headphones (not included) to the watch for music listening on the go. Performance Analytics The Forerunner 245 offers personalised training and recovery insight to help you to up your running performance. Tracking your VO2 max and the impact of your current heat and altitude on your performance lets you know when your training is productive, peaking or overreaching. Aerobic and anaerobic training effect provide key feedback on your workouts letting you know how they’re influencing your body and development of your endurance. Recovery time helps you maximise the benefit of your efforts by predicting when you will be ready for your next tough challenge. Garmin Connect The Garmin Connect apps is easy to sync your smartwatch to and allows you access to a huge online community. The app also allows you to create your own custom workouts or download free ones that sync right to your watch. Garmin Coach The Garmin Coach app features guidance from expert coaches and free training plans that adapt to your goals. Running Form The Forerunner 245 provides key metrics that keep track of your running form, including: cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio. Wellness Not only does the device track your running metrics but it can also be used throughout the day to look into your general fitness levels with tools to measure your daily step count, calories burned, and even sleep. In the Box Forerunner 245 Music Charging/Data cable Documentation Specifications General Lens Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer Strap Material: Silicone Physical Dimensions: 42.3mm x 42.3mm x 12.2mm Wrist Fit: 127-204mm Colour Display Display Size: 1.2’’ (30.4mm) diameter Display Resolution: 240 x 240 pixels Display Type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Weight: 38.5g Battery Life: 7 days (Smartwatch Mode), 6 hours (GPS with music), up to 24 hours (GPS mode without music) Water Rating: 5ATM Memory/History: 200 hours of activity data Clock Features Time/Date GPS Time Sync Automatic Daylight Saving Time Alarm Clock Timer Stopwatch Sunrise/Sunset Times Sensors GPS GLONASS Galileo Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Compass Accelerometer Pulse OX Daily Smart Features Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi Connect IQ (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields, Widgets and Apps) Smart Notifications Text Response/Reject Phone Call with Text (Android Only) Calendar Weather Controls Smartphone Music Plays and Controls Watch Music Music Storage: Up to 500 Songs Find My Phone Find My Watch VIRB Camera Remote Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile Safety and Tracking Features LiveTrack Live Event Sharing (Android Only) Incident Detection During Select Activities (Smartphone required) Assistance (Smartphone required) Activity Tracking Features Step Counter Move Bar (Displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) Auto Goal (Learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) Sleep Monitoring (Monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep) Calories Burned Distance Travelled Intensity Minutes TrueUp Move IQ Fitness Age (in App) Body Battery Energy Monitor All-Day Stress Tracking Fitness Equipment/Gym Available Gym Activity Profiles: Strength training, Cardio training, Elliptical training, Stair stepping, Indoor rowing and Yoga Cardio Workouts Strength Workouts Automatic Rep Counting Training, Planning and Analysis Features GPS Speed and Distance Customisable Screen(s) Customisable Activity Profiles Auto Pause Interval Training Advanced Workouts Downloadable Training Plans Auto Lap Manual Lap Configurable Lap Alerts VO2 Max Training Status (Lets you see if you’re training effectively by tracking your training history and fitness level trend) Training Load (Your total training load for the last 7 days calculated from estimated EPOC) Training Effect (Aerobic) Training Effect (Anaerobic) Customisable Alerts Audio Prompts Finish Time Virtual Partner Race an Activity Course Guidance Touch and/or Button Lock Auto Scroll Activity History on Watch Physio TrueUp Heart Rate Features HR Zones HR Alerts HR Calories % HR Max Recovery Time Auto Max HR HR Broadcast (Broadcasts HR Data over ANT+ to paired devices) Running Features Available Run Profiles: Running, Treadmill running, Indoor track running, Trail running GPS-Based Distance, Time and Pace Running Dynamics (with compatible accessory – not included, sold separately) Vertical Oscillation and Ratio (the degree of ‘Bounce’ in your running motion and the cost-benefit ratio with stride length) (with compatible accessory – not included, sold separately) Stride Length (Real Time) (with compatible accessory – not included, sold separately) Cadence (Provides real-time number of steps per minute) Performance Condition (After running 6-20 minutes, compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level) PacePro Pacing Strategies Run Workouts Race Predictor Foot Pod Capable Outdoor Recreation Features Point-to-Point Navigation Breadcrumb Trail in Real Time Back to Start TracBack UltraTrac Mode Distance to Destination GPS Coordinates Cycling Features Alerts (Triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) Courses Available Cycling Profiles: Biking, Indoor biking Race an Activity Compatible with Varia Vision (Head-Mounted Display) (not included – sold separately) Compatible with Varia Radar (Rear-Facing Radar) (not included – sold separately) Compatible with Varia Lights (not included – sold separately) Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (with Sensor) (not included – sold separately) Swimming Features Available Swim Profiles: Pool Swimming Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (SWOLF), Calories) Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) (Pool Swim Only) Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only) Basic Rest Timer (Up from 0) (Pool Swim Only) ‘Repeat On’ Rest Time Pool Swim Workouts Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate
You do the running. Forerunner 245 Music does the thinking. It even gets to know you, mile after mile and song after song. This GPS smartwatch has storage for your favourite tunes, so you can keep moving to the music without having to lug your phone along. It also tracks your stats, crunches the numbers and gets to know all about your performance, your running form, your training history and even your goals. All you need to focus on is putting one foot in front of the other.Key Features:This GPS running smartwatch evaluates your performance stats such as VO2 max, aerobic and anaerobic training effect and training status, and will indicate if you're undertraining or overdoing it,You can also track advanced running dynamics such as ground contact time balance and stride length,Take the guesswork out of training for your next 5K when you team this watch with the Garmin Coach app,Select free training plans that adapt to your goals, or take training into your own hands by creating custom workouts at Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community,Evaluates your current training status to indicate if you're undertraining or overdoing it and offers additional performance monitoring features,Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach, or create your own custom workouts at our Garmin Connect online fitness community,Provides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more,Safety and Tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contacts,Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ store,GPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability helps you track how far, fast and hard you've run, and that is on or off the city streets,Connected features include built in WiFi connectivity, smart notifications, automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect online fitness community and the ability to track your runs with the LiveTrack feature,Additional features available with Forerunner 245 Music version,Sync your favourite music from select streaming services, and even store up to 500 songs right on your watch for phone free listening,Battery life is up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and 10 hours in GPS mode or 6 hours in GPS mode with Music.Let the music playIf you can't run without the perfect playlist, you won't be able to run without Forerunner 245 Music. Sync your carefully crafted playlists from select music streaming services1 — such as Deezer and Spotify — to your watch for ad-free listening. You can even store up to 500 songs right on your watch. It's easy to transfer music from your computer and then queue up your favourite playlist for easy listening through headphones enabled with BLUETOOTH® technology.Advanced performance analyticsWhat amount of training is right for you? Forerunner 245 Music offers personalised training and recovery insight for smarter training decisions, helping you prepare for your next race. It keeps tabs on your VO2 max and understands how heat and altitude impact your performance. The higher your VO2 max, the higher you can expect to perform, which is exactly what is shown by the performance condition metric. Training status evaluates your recent exercise history and performance indicators to let you know if you're training productively, peaking or overreaching. See how your workouts influence the development of endurance, speed and power with aerobic and anaerobic training effect feedback. Recovery time helps you maximise the benefit of your efforts by predicting when you will be ready for your next tough challenge. You can even view your overall training load, which measures your exercise volume from the last 7 days and compares it to the optimal range for your fitness and recent training history.More ways to work outRunning is what you do, so train smarter with the tools available from our Garmin Connect online fitness community. Create your own custom workouts, or download free ones that sync right to your watch. Or, if you've got a specific goal in mind for your next 5K, check out Garmin Coach. Featuring guidance from expert coaches and free training plans that adapt to you and your goals, it's a foolproof way to get to the finish line. As part of your training plan, it can even help you predict your race time. What about when you want to switch it up? Forerunner 245 Music also has activity profiles for cycling, pool swimming, indoor rowing and even for using the elliptical or stair-stepper.Analyse your running formThe Forerunner 245 Music GPS smartwatch also has the tools you need to improve your running form. The watch measures crucial running metrics2 such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio. These measurements are the key to understanding your form, so you can bring your best on every run and at every race. Your Forerunner 245 Music can start tracking these metrics with the addition of a compatible heart rate strap or the compact Running Dynamics Pod, which clips right onto your waistband.Wellness and advanced sleep monitoringThe Forerunner 245 Music smartwatch has tools to help keep tabs on your overall well-being and the sleep4 you're getting at night. These tools provide crucial insight you can use to maximise your training. For example, it's our first running watch to include a Pulse Ox sensor5. This wrist-based sensor estimates your body's blood oxygen saturation, which can help gauge how your body is absorbing oxygen — especially while you sleep. And to give you an idea of how you're sleeping, Forerunner 245 Music tracks your light, deep and REM stages of sleep, along with movement throughout the night. It also features all-day stress monitoring for wellness tracking during the day. If your stress level starts to climb, use the relaxation breathing timer for a few minutes of guided breathing, which can help calm your mind and body. And to help you optimise your body's energy, Body Battery™ energy monitoring uses collected data to gauge your energy reserves at any moment, so you can plan your day to optimise times for activity and rest.Menstrual cycle trackingGet a better understanding of your body using the Garmin Connect™ menstrual cycle tracking feature. Use it to track your cycle, log physical and emotional symptoms and record personal notes. You’ll get education about training and nutrition during each phase of your current cycle, too. With the Connect IQ™ app, you’ll get cycle updates delivered to your wrist — including period reminders, cycle details and symptoms logged for the day.
You do the running. The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music does the thinking. You can play music through your Bluetooth headphones, it has a coach facility, Safety & Tracking and all the stats and features you will ever need.Music: Easily download up to 500 songs to your watch - either from your own MP3 collection or from 3rd party streaming apps such as Spotify or Deezer. Connect with Bluetooth headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listeningEasy-To-Use: Features a bright, always-on colour screen and a reliable 5-button interface that lets you mark laps with just a quick pressGarmin Coach: Get custom training plans that adapt to help you meet your 5K, 10k or half marathon goalSafety And Tracking: Easily share your location with chosen contacts in case you need assistance manually, or automatically with built-in incident detection, if neededAdvanced Running Dynamics: Includes cadence, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical oscillation and vertical ratioSports Profiles: Run plus treadmill, indoor track, bike, indoor bike, treadmill, pool swim, row indoor, elliptical, stair stepper and moreBody Battery: Body Battery energy monitoring uses collected data to gauge your energy reserves at any moment, so you can plan your day to optimize times for activity and restConnected Features: Bluetooth sensor support, Wi-Fi (245 Music only), smart notifications, control and play music, ANT+, LiveTrack and moreBattery Life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music and 24 hours in GPS mode without music.This GPS running smartwatch evaluates performance stats such as VO2 max, aerobic and anaerobic training effect, and training status, which indicates if you re undertraining or overdoing it. You can also track advanced running dynamics such as ground contact time balance and stride length. Sync your favourite music from select streaming services and even store up to 500 songs right on your watch for phone-free listening. Take the guesswork out of training for your next 5K, 10K or Half-Marathon when you team this watch with the Garmin Coach App. Select free training plans that adapt to your goals, or take training into your own hands by creating custom workouts at Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community.
You do the running. The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music does the thinking. You can play music through your Bluetooth headphones, it has a coach facility, Safety & Tracking and all the stats and features you will ever need.Music: Easily download up to 500 songs to your watch - either from your own MP3 collection or from 3rd party streaming apps such as Spotify or Deezer. Connect with Bluetooth headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listeningEasy-To-Use: Features a bright, always-on colour screen and a reliable 5-button interface that lets you mark laps with just a quick pressGarmin Coach: Get custom training plans that adapt to help you meet your 5K, 10k or half marathon goalSafety And Tracking: Easily share your location with chosen contacts in case you need assistance manually, or automatically with built-in incident detection, if neededAdvanced Running Dynamics: Includes cadence, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical oscillation and vertical ratioSports Profiles: Run plus treadmill, indoor track, bike, indoor bike, treadmill, pool swim, row indoor, elliptical, stair stepper and moreBody Battery: Body Battery energy monitoring uses collected data to gauge your energy reserves at any moment, so you can plan your day to optimize times for activity and restConnected Features: Bluetooth sensor support, Wi-Fi (245 Music only), smart notifications, control and play music, ANT+, LiveTrack and moreBattery Life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music and 24 hours in GPS mode without music.This GPS running smartwatch evaluates performance stats such as VO2 max, aerobic and anaerobic training effect, and training status, which indicates if you re undertraining or overdoing it. You can also track advanced running dynamics such as ground contact time balance and stride length. Sync your favourite music from select streaming services and even store up to 500 songs right on your watch for phone-free listening. Take the guesswork out of training for your next 5K, 10K or Half-Marathon when you team this watch with the Garmin Coach App. Select free training plans that adapt to your goals, or take training into your own hands by creating custom workouts at Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community.
You do the running. The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music does the thinking. You can play music through your Bluetooth headphones, it has a coach facility, Safety & Tracking and all the stats and features you will ever need.Music: Easily download up to 500 songs to your watch - either from your own MP3 collection or from 3rd party streaming apps such as Spotify or Deezer. Connect with Bluetooth headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listeningEasy-To-Use: Features a bright, always-on colour screen and a reliable 5-button interface that lets you mark laps with just a quick pressGarmin Coach: Get custom training plans that adapt to help you meet your 5K, 10k or half marathon goalSafety And Tracking: Easily share your location with chosen contacts in case you need assistance manually, or automatically with built-in incident detection, if neededAdvanced Running Dynamics: Includes cadence, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical oscillation and vertical ratioSports Profiles: Run plus treadmill, indoor track, bike, indoor bike, treadmill, pool swim, row indoor, elliptical, stair stepper and moreBody Battery: Body Battery energy monitoring uses collected data to gauge your energy reserves at any moment, so you can plan your day to optimize times for activity and restConnected Features: Bluetooth sensor support, Wi-Fi (245 Music only), smart notifications, control and play music, ANT+, LiveTrack and moreBattery Life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music and 24 hours in GPS mode without music.This GPS running smartwatch evaluates performance stats such as VO2 max, aerobic and anaerobic training effect, and training status, which indicates if you re undertraining or overdoing it. You can also track advanced running dynamics such as ground contact time balance and stride length. Sync your favourite music from select streaming services and even store up to 500 songs right on your watch for phone-free listening. Take the guesswork out of training for your next 5K, 10K or Half-Marathon when you team this watch with the Garmin Coach App. Select free training plans that adapt to your goals, or take training into your own hands by creating custom workouts at Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community.
You do the running. Forerunner 245 Music does the thinking. This GPS running smartwatch evaluates performance stats such as VO2 max, aerobic and anaerobic training effects, and training status, which indicates if you’re undertraining or overdoing it. You can also track advanced running dynamics6 such as ground contact time balance and stride length. Store up to 500 songs right on your watch for phone-free listening, and even sync your favourite music from select streaming services. Your Music, Your Motivation Take your tunes to go, and leave your phone behind. Store up to 500 of your favourite songs — and even playlists from your streaming services such as Deezer, Spotify® and more — right on your watch so you can listen with headphones equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology while you run. Advanced Running Dynamics and Performance Monitoring Perfect your running form with detailed running dynamics such as ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. The watch also evaluates your training and recovery, bringing you metrics such as training status and more. Advanced Workouts Work out your way by downloading free workouts or creating your own custom ones on the Garmin Connect™ online fitness community. Or if you’ve got a goal in mind for your next 5K, the Garmin Coach feature lets you select from free training plans that adapt to your goals and provide expert coaching every step of the way. Connect IQ Apps Personalise your watch with free watch faces, widgets and apps from our Connect IQ store so you can know when your Uber is arriving, turn on the lights with the SmartThings app and more. Heightened Awareness It’s easy to get a little extra peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Forerunner 245 Music has new safety and tracking features that let you share your live location with chosen contacts — manually or automatically with built-in incident detection, if needed.