Ok so I just got it two three days ago and maybe it’s too soon to write this, but I LOVE my new Garmin Forerunner!
The Forerunner 405CX is an advanced sport watch that shows you time and distance, heart rate, and pace as you are running. D. got it for me for Xmas – yes it’s early but hey I’m NOT complaining! 
Thanks honey!
I’ve been using it everyday since I got it, and I’m hooked! If you cycle, walk, or run, you MUST have the Forerunner! Here are five reasons why I love it so much:
- It’s easy to set up. I had heard that it was challenging to get the Forerunner set up but that wasn’t my experience at all. And believe me, I am NOT a natural with gadgets!
- The Forerunner display is big enough that I can see it while I am running. I like being able to just glance at my wrist and get the information I need.
- The Forerunner’s “Virtual Partner” keeps me on track. The Virtual Partner (VP) is your
running buddy that helps you set your pace. Before your run, you program the VP to run at a certain pace, and the Forerunner lets you know how far ahead or behind you are in both time and distance. There’s even a cute little picture on the screen of you running with your VP! - The Forerunner 405CX calculates calories burned based on heart rate, resulting in a more accurate reading than when you use a chart or estimate. This has been really eye opening for me as I see I am burning WAY fewer calories than I had thought. No wonder I’ve put on five pounds!
- All of your running data can be wirelessly uploaded to the Garmin website. There you can see your run mapped out, along with your pace and the elevation at each point of your run. You can share your Forerunner data with others too!
What’s your favorite workout accessory?
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I know there are a bunch of different Garmin’s out there. I like all the features of the one you have except for the heart rate monitor. I had a Polar watch with a heart rate monitor and I hated it, I never used it. Did you look at any Garmin’s that did not have a monitor with them? I know I can just not use it, but it seems silly to pay for the technology if you don’t want it.
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Hi Kristen – no, I did not. The heart rate monitor was a must-have for me so I didn’t look at any others. Check out their website – I think they have all models on there.
Why you not want a HR-monitor? That was the reason I’ve got a fitness-watch in the first place.
The main reason I use my Forerunner405 is to track my HR & record the track I ran.
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The heart rate monitors and I just don’t work well together. I just want a device that records time, distance and helps with pacing. I will have to look into this again, especially now that my polar has completely died.
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Remember if you don\’t want or need the heart rate monitoring, or connectivity with Garmin’s wireless speed and cadence sensor, you should opt for the 205. It is cheaper too.