Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers ? the Forerunner 205 & 305. Don't let their good looks fool you. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. In addition to it's new look, the Forerunner 205 includes a high sensitivity GPS receiver and new courses feature for optimal performance.

Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer has one goal in mind ? a better you. It continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. It tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Garmin Training Center? software.

The Forerunner 205 keeps you on track with innovative features including:

New! Sleek, stylish, lightweight design that "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, improving reception during training New! High sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings

New! Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback on the information you need most when training

Multi-sport? capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more

Easy to use ? no calibration required. Just turn it on and go

Customize your Forerunner 205 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 205 includes the following smart features:

New! Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts

Auto Pause? pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer

Auto Lap? records lap data when you reach a specified time, distance or position so you never have to punch the lap button

Virtual Partner? lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals

AutoScroll? cycles through data pages during a workout

Included Garmin Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.

Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBased? provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Forerunner 205: You'll like the results

Forerunner 205 Features:

GPS: High Sensitivity SiRFstarIII? architecture

Weight: 2.72 oz. (77 grams)

Display (WxH): 1.3? x 0.8? (33mm x 20.3mm)

Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1 ? x .7 ? x 2.7? (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)

Lap Memory: 1,000 laps

Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion

Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use)

Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)

Specifications

Training timer features Training data: Can display training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average and best pace, elevation and calories

Customizable screens: Choose from up to 37 data types

Lap History: Automatically records up to 1000 laps by day or week; stores approximately two years of data. Download histories to your PC using included software

Training assistant Courses: Download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts

Auto Pause?: Automatically pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified resting pace; timer resumes when you start running again

Auto Lap?: Automatically triggers a lap when you reach a specified distance or location. Allows you to run anywhere and still get accurate performance data

Auto Scroll?: Cycles through data pages during a workout

Multi-sport: Set up profiles for running, biking and another sport

Advanced workouts: Set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart rate)

Quick workouts: Allows you to input training goals based on time, distance and pace

Virtual Partner?: Displays a graphic ?virtual partner? that will run with the set goal, so you can see at a glance if you are keeping up or falling behind. Works with courses and workout features

Pace alert: Alarm sounds if you are slower or faster than the pace you've input

Time/distance alert: Alarm sounds when you reach the specified time or distance

Interval training : Allows you to set up exercise and rest intervals and number of reps

Navigation features Receiver: SiRFstarIII? high-sensitivity GPS receiver

Antenna: Built-in patch; points to the sky when wrist?s in motion for optimum performance

Mark location: Mark and save up to 100 locations

Find location: Look up and navigate to stored locations

Map mode: Electronic map shows your location, along with marked locations. Pointer arrow shows direction to travel when navigating to a stored location

Physical Display: 1.3"W x .8"H, 160 x 100 pixels

Size: 2.1"W x 2.7"H x .7"D

Case: Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards

Temperature range: -4? to 140?F (-20?C to 60?C)

Analyze Workouts Garmin Training Center?: Included software lets you create and schedule workouts, analyze your data and store it. Full compatability with Windows and future full compatability with Mac

MotionBased?: Web-based application from Garmin that provides more in-depth analysis of your workouts. MotionBased.com provides an online training log, interactive mapping and the TrailNetwork, which allows you to post and share routes with fellow athletes. Full compatability with Windows and future full compatability with Mac

Forerunner series comparison guide Here's how the units are different:

Forerunner 205:

Measures time, distance, pace, altitude and calories burned

Forerunner 305:

Measures heart rate, time, distance, pace, altitude and calories burned Compatible with Garmin speed/cadence sensor, GSC 10, to monitor pedaling cadence when cycling

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