Is there a way to calculate distance using this watch? Or do you need to buy an add-on device for this function separately? It doesn't say on the description page
907619
You need to have a Garmin foot pod and then calibrate it. Then you can calculate distance. Some watches come with foot pods, some don't, so it really depends on who you buy the watch from and what's included in the package. The foot pod from the FR60 will sync with the FR70, so that's also an option if you have one of those.
1506221
The watch gives you the choice to set it up as miles or Kilometers. The owner's manual explains how to set it. I believe the default will be miles. You can also choose different measurements for your weight.
792936
I'm not sure what video you are referring to, but: you need a smart phone in order to use the watch. Without a smart phone it won't do anything except for tell you what time it is. Setting the watch up wasn't super easy, but they have a website and they give you the step by step. In retrospect I would have just bought a heart rate belt that I could have linked with my iPhone - saved the money. As the watch can not run independently with the heart rate monitoring belt without a smart phone.
1499795
TrainingPeaks does that for you via their standard software or the Timex Ironman branded version I prefer. It's a simple procedure and you can see your main metrics and a map etc with elevation etc etc. It's all there. I am sure you can use other software too as you can export the data. I use other watch brands with training Peaks by simply importing the data files into a date in Training Peaks. Again all very easy to do.
580341
I apologize if this is an ***obvious*** point, but I have found that there is dramatically better performance in finding satellites if you turn on your watch and leave it on the ground/on a rock/on a post that is in relatively clear view of the sky while you stretch or get ready to run/ride. Rather than turn on the watch and put it on, I suggest to all users to try this simple trick. You will have a much better experience using the watch (mine is a 305).
2238239
No. If you go to the Garmin website you can easily compare the models. The price increase for measuring to hazards was not worth it to me. Also, if I remember correctly, hazard distances are actually something you have to manually program. You should verify this when you compare features.
1870375
There is no way to do that on the watch - once you transfer to Garmin Connect, you could see it.
406062
While the watch is made for triathletes, it uses GPS in order to estimate your speed, distance. So yes, I think you could use this watch while riding a horse to calculate time, distance, speed, and your HR.
1820336
The watch keeps track of time and distance. I just do the math for speed. I never looked for a speed reading.
1029027
Yes but I do not use it. I have set it up once to try out. All you have to do is hit the top of your watch to clock an interval. I think this makes it a great IT for short runs but longer distances mean more chance of hitting the IT as you run. Hope this helps, Andrew
514707
Hello Manuel, No it doesnt display your gps coordinates. It shows a dish looking icon that flashes for 30 seconds or so until the watch has locked on. Side note... Once I transfer my run to Endomondo, the google map route with the streets that I ran on will be there to look at. Hoped that helped.
1912149
Yes,When you download your run data to your computer you will get a GPS map and the path you ran super imposed on in. At the bottom is a graph that will track pace, altitude, speed, and distance. It is my first GPS watch but I have been very pleased. No complaints.
799705
Doesnt have feature to download onto your computer, you can just review the saved workouts on the watch itself. Its a very minimal i guess you could say "starter" gps watch. The best for uploading to computer and keeping track that way are garmin or nike gps watches.
1838562
Hi. The watch tracks your distance and strokes. You program your weight into the watch in setup, and the owners manual says that it uses this information to calculate calories burned based on distance and body weight.
2140286
Sorry, I don't know. I bought this watch years ago and it did not have that feature then.
1659762
Yup, is just an estimation. However, you can update the actual distance after the run
35419
I have an android phone. So I just went to the play store typed in the name of the phone and downloaded a smart watch helper app which works great! Hope this helps &#128522;