Garmin has brought high performance to the athletic training systems. The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a compact training machine. It will bring your training to a whole new level with in depth analysis.
Features
The Garmin Forerunner 305 takes your training to a new level. It has a robust GPS antenna that holds the satellite signal in most any environment. It includes a heart rate monitor and good battery life. The power is in the workouts. Some of the features include comparing your pace and heart rate to previous runs. Using the optional FootPod to transmit distance and pace. It has three main data screens. Each workout is stored for further review.The Garmin Training Center software is a great resource to analyze and optimize your performance. They also include workout functionality with MotionBased.com and TrainingPeaks.com.
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Specs
- Heart rate monitor: yes
- Bike speed/cadence sensor: yes (some versions)
- Foot pod: yes (optional)
- Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): no
- Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes (coming soon)
- Garmin Training Center® software compatible: yes
- Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): yes
- Courses (compete against previous workouts): yes
- Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): yes
- Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): yes
- Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): yes
- Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): yes
- Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): yes
- Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals):
yes - Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): yes
- Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): yes
- Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals): yes
- Customizable screen(s): yes
- Barometric altimeter: no
- Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no
- Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+Sport™-enabled power meters): no
- Sport watch: no



