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Designed for athletes of all levels, the Forerunner 205 running partner and personal trainer 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 receiver that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Training CenterT software.

The Garmin Forerunner 205 "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, improving reception during training. This high sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings. The Forerunner 205's 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. The multi-sport capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more. Furthermore customize your Forerunner 205 to get the most out of your training.

Included 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 Garmin Forerunner 205 may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBase 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.

Garmin Forerunner 205 Features

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 PartnerT lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
AutoScrollT cycles through data pages during a workout Wireless Heart Rate Monitor
GSC10 optional wireless speed/cadence sensor
Training Centre software
High-sensitivity GPS receiver that provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings
Customisable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens
Course feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts
GPS: High Sensitivity SiRFstarIIIT architecture
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.).

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Garmin Forerunner 205 Features

The Garmin Forerunner 201 will also calculate the amount of calories you have burned over the course of a workout.

In addition an pace whistle sounds alert when you begin travelling slower faster then desired pace. Distance whistle sounds when you reach a specified duration or distance

Garmin Forerunner 205 Technical Specification

Technology: GPS
Installation: Wrist
Power: Internal Battery
Dimensions: Width - 34.8mm, Depth - 12.7mm, H - 35.6mm
Guarantee: 1-year