Using a Garmin Forerunner for hiking (possibilities & tips)

Using a Garmin Forerunner for hiking (possibilities & tips)

I went Hiking this summer with my Garmin Forerunner 745 and really enjoyed being able to pre-load a trace to follow in the mountains. I had never thought of using any of my previous Garmin Forerunner watches to hike and it made me wonder which Garmin Forerunner watches can be used for hiking. If you already own a Garmin Forerunner…

Tracking a triathlon with Strava (options and limitations)

Tracking a triathlon with Strava (options and limitations)

Strava is the most popular app for triathletes. Similar to a social network for sports activities, it has a strong focus on triathletes, even though it now covers many other sports. You can record your activities directly with Strava’s app or upload your activities from a third-party device like a smartwatch. As a triathlete, you will care about recording your…

The truth about cycling with a Garmin Forerunner 45 or 55

The truth about cycling with a Garmin Forerunner 45 or 55

Garmin Forerunner 45 and 55 watches are designed and marketed as sports watches for runners. In the world of Garmin watches, these two models are low-budget watches from the Forerunner Serie. But what if you aren’t just a runner, and would also like to record your bike rides? Are Garmin Forerunner 45 & 55 up to the job? Or should…

Garmin Pay without a phone: Tips and tricks

Garmin Pay without a phone: Tips and tricks

Contactless paying has become very popular in recent years, especially with smartphones. It is quick, convenient, and worry-free since everyone holds a phone in their pocket. Going in this direction, Garmin now offers “Garmin Pay” on most of their recent watches. Many of us like to run without our phones, that’s one of the points of having a sports watch….

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