Form meets function with Garmin's
high-performance line of personal trainers — the Forerunner 305,
405 and
205. The
Forerunner 305 includes a high sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature and
robust wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance.
Lock On to Satellite Signals
Forerunner 305 sports a unique design that wraps
the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its
high sensitivity GPS receiver provides improved tracking under trees and near
tall buildings. Forerunner 305 also sports a robust ANT wireless heart rate
monitor with softer, more comfortable chest strap and superior battery life. It
eliminates cross-talk with other devices to reliably measure and send heart rate
data, and it helps you train in your optimal heart rate zone.
Take It to the Next Level
Forerunner 305's courses feature lets you
compete against previous workouts: you can compare your pace and heart rate to
your past performance over the same run. You can also use Forerunner 305 to
train for your next duathlon or triathlon with multi-sport workouts, a feature
that lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit,
so you can use it for running, biking and more.
Train indoors and still track your distance,
pace and calories burned with the optional Foot Pod accessory. This wireless
sensor attaches to your running shoe and transmits distance and pace data to
your Forerunner 305 so you can still use it when GPS reception is unavailable.
Get the Data You Need
You can customize any of Forerunner 305's three
main data screens — up to twelve data fields give you instant feedback on your
workout. And, as with every Forerunner, each workout is stored in memory so you
can review and analyze the data and see how you've improved over time.
Track Your Progress
As an added benefit, you can plan, analyze and
store data from your workouts using free Garmin Training Center® software, which
lets you analyze data with interactive graphs that chart your pace, time,
distance and heart rate. Overlay your run on a map so you can pinpoint specific
areas and see how elevation and other factors affect your performance. Or,
upload your workout data to MotionBased.com, Garmin's web-based application that
provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing
that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes can also use
the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web-based training system
designed to help athletes train for any event.
Forerunner 305: You'll like the results

Specifications:
Physical & Performance:
|
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD:
|
2.1" x 2.7" x 0.7" (5.33 x
6.86 x 1.78 cm) |
| Display size, WxH:
|
1.3" x 0.8" (3.3 x 2.0 cm)
|
| Display resolution, WxH:
|
160 x 100 pixels
|
| Weight: |
2.72 oz (77 g) |
| Battery: |
rechargeable lithium-ion
|
| Battery life: |
10 hours, typical
|
| Water resistant:
|
yes (IPX7) |
| GPS-enabled: |
yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver:
|
yes |
| RoHS version available:
|
yes |
Maps & Memory:
|
| Basemap: |
no |
| Ability to add maps:
|
no |
| Accepts data cards:
|
no |
| Lap history: |
1000 laps |
|
Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
100 |
| Routes: |
50 |
Features:
|
| 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 in May 2008) |
| 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 |
Package Contains:
- Forerunner 305
- Heart rate monitor
- Garmin Training Center® software
- Docking cradle
- Expander strap
- AC charger
- USB cable
- Owner's manual
- Quick start guide
This item is refurbished
or 'Newly Overhauled' direct from the Garmin factory.
What does refurbished mean?
This is the answer direct from Garmin: These
are systems that have been returned to Garmin from either an end user or dealer
that may or may not have been used. Many of the units Garmin gets back from
their larger retailers are actually found to be working fine, but end users have
returned them for any number of reasons. Whereas some units do come back with
real failures. Garmin therefore takes all these units that come back, tests them
out and, if necessary, does repairs to bring them back to "like new" status.
Garmin also ensures they have the latest software update. These units are
therefore as good as new, but since they have been in the field, cannot be sold
as new. Garmin then offers them to their dealers at a discounted price and
offers a full one year warranty, just as they do on new systems. These systems
are not new, but are as good as new.