Garmin Forerunner 405 (For Running)

Burkex · 10-19-2009, 11:55 PM

Does anyone use a Garmin Forerunner 405 for running? I was using the Nike+ with my Ipod but the battery just ran out on it after only 113 miles run total. Plus I found that the Nike+ was not too accurate I would do the same runs sometimes and it would say 4.5 miles for one run and 4.70 for the next run of the same distances. I am now trying to make up my mind, buy another nike sensor or shell out some extra cash for the Garmin Forerunner. I have heard that the garmin Forerunner is pinpoint accurate but I have read mixed reviews that pretty much clash with each other so I don't know what to think really. I just want to know if it is worth the $300 or so. Also is there anything else out there that is better?

Ham n Cheese · 10-20-2009, 02:46 AM

I took my nike sensor to the apple store (even though I bought it at finishline) without a receipt (after calling nike and them saying they don't make the sensor, apple does) and they replaced it right there for me. You should try that. I had it well over a year, but told them I had it just under a year and that was all they needed to give me a new one

cosmic_cs · 10-20-2009, 10:42 PM

Can't you just say "I'm going to run 30 minutes today" and save yourself $300? I never understood the obsession with mileage.

Burkex · 10-20-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmic_cs

Can't you just say "I'm going to run 30 minutes today" and save yourself $300? I never understood the obsession with mileage.

It's not just milage. The pace is more important to me. I like to see how fast I ran compared to other days. You can see how you did pace wise each mile and for the overall run. Basically it gives you all the information that a treadmill gives you but you get to run outside. With all that info it is better for improvement and easy to keep track of your past runs and such.

Grooverider · 10-21-2009, 06:12 AM

I have a forerunner 405, as I do a lot of outdoor running.

I absolutely love it, i've used it to track all my runs and races for the last 6 months. If you have any questions ask away. I paid £220 for mine w/ the heart rate monitor which I hardly ever use now but it's good for pacing in races.

Long story short- worth 220 quid? Definitely, if you run enough. I run long distances 3-4 days a week so it gets a lot of use. But don't expect to wear it as a day to day watch.

I'd consider the 305XT instead if you're a swimming (like I am) and do triathlons.

Burkex · 10-21-2009, 10:05 AM

Cool thanks for the info. Yea I want it just for running. I think I might get it today.

Nazbuk · 10-21-2009, 10:48 AM

My wife runs a lot. It's her hobby. She loves the Garmin she has. It helps her keep track of her pace and allows her to track her improvements. Her other runnings friends also swear by it.

The only thing I can say bad about this would be that it takes a couple of minutes for the GPS to sync up to where you're at. Other than that it's pretty cool.

She's lets me barrow it when I mountain bike and it is a fun little item.

Grooverider · 10-21-2009, 02:11 PM

If you bike you can get an awesome bike attachment for the watch, that'll tell you speed, rpm of wheels etc

Burkex · 10-24-2009, 10:43 PM

I ended up getting the Garmin Forerunner 405 and I have used it 3x now. It is fantastic. Much better than the Nike+ that I was using. It is definitely more accurate too. The last 3 days I did the same 3 runs--each 4.07 miles and when I was using the Nike+ on the same run it said it was different distances each time from 3.88-4.11 miles...the Garmin got it exact each time at 4.07 miles. What is cool is you can wear it as a watch too if you want. Anyways, thanks for the comments and I am happy that I got it--it was just what I was looking for.

Ham n Cheese · 10-26-2009, 02:12 PM

I was thinking "cool great feedback, bike add on, etc" then I saw the price, wtf

Candiarie · 10-26-2009, 03:08 PM

for people who use it on a bike, what is the battery life like? I looked in to one awhile ago but I read reviews that it was like 5 or less hours from a full charge.

Grooverider · 10-26-2009, 03:34 PM

It depends if you're using the GPS or not. GPS is 6hrs on full charge, but i've never done a run over 2hrs with the watch..

Divinefactor · 10-28-2009, 12:10 AM

Not directly on topic, but I use Runkeeper Pro on my iPhone, does similar things as this, automatically uploads to the web so you can keep track it stuff online as well as on your phone, pretty awesome.

10-19-2009, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Burkex It's Lord of the Flies time. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,486 -77 Internets	Garmin Forerunner 405 (For Running) Does anyone use a Garmin Forerunner 405 for running? I was using the Nike+ with my Ipod but the battery just ran out on it after only 113 miles run total. Plus I found that the Nike+ was not too accurate I would do the same runs sometimes and it would say 4.5 miles for one run and 4.70 for the next run of the same distances. I am now trying to make up my mind, buy another nike sensor or shell out some extra cash for the Garmin Forerunner. I have heard that the garmin Forerunner is pinpoint accurate but I have read mixed reviews that pretty much clash with each other so I don't know what to think really. I just want to know if it is worth the $300 or so. Also is there anything else out there that is better? __________________ "If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love." My favorite comment (-1): "Your posts make me want to gouge my own eyes out."

10-20-2009, 02:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese The sky calls to us Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 12,453 +58 Internets	I took my nike sensor to the apple store (even though I bought it at finishline) without a receipt (after calling nike and them saying they don't make the sensor, apple does) and they replaced it right there for me. You should try that. I had it well over a year, but told them I had it just under a year and that was all they needed to give me a new one __________________

10-21-2009, 10:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Burkex It's Lord of the Flies time. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,486 -77 Internets	Cool thanks for the info. Yea I want it just for running. I think I might get it today. __________________ "If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love." My favorite comment (-1): "Your posts make me want to gouge my own eyes out."

10-21-2009, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nazbuk MC 900 Foot Jesus Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,142 -8 Internets	My wife runs a lot. It's her hobby. She loves the Garmin she has. It helps her keep track of her pace and allows her to track her improvements. Her other runnings friends also swear by it. The only thing I can say bad about this would be that it takes a couple of minutes for the GPS to sync up to where you're at. Other than that it's pretty cool. She's lets me barrow it when I mountain bike and it is a fun little item. __________________ Nazbuk -----------

10-24-2009, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Burkex It's Lord of the Flies time. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,486 -77 Internets	I ended up getting the Garmin Forerunner 405 and I have used it 3x now. It is fantastic. Much better than the Nike+ that I was using. It is definitely more accurate too. The last 3 days I did the same 3 runs--each 4.07 miles and when I was using the Nike+ on the same run it said it was different distances each time from 3.88-4.11 miles...the Garmin got it exact each time at 4.07 miles. What is cool is you can wear it as a watch too if you want. Anyways, thanks for the comments and I am happy that I got it--it was just what I was looking for. __________________ "If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love." My favorite comment (-1): "Your posts make me want to gouge my own eyes out."

10-20-2009, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
cosmic_cs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 178 -8 Internets	Can't you just say "I'm going to run 30 minutes today" and save yourself $300? I never understood the obsession with mileage.

10-21-2009, 06:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grooverider 1234567890 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Svenborgia Posts: 1,299	I have a forerunner 405, as I do a lot of outdoor running. I absolutely love it, i've used it to track all my runs and races for the last 6 months. If you have any questions ask away. I paid £220 for mine w/ the heart rate monitor which I hardly ever use now but it's good for pacing in races. Long story short- worth 220 quid? Definitely, if you run enough. I run long distances 3-4 days a week so it gets a lot of use. But don't expect to wear it as a day to day watch. I'd consider the 305XT instead if you're a swimming (like I am) and do triathlons.

10-21-2009, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grooverider 1234567890 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Svenborgia Posts: 1,299	If you bike you can get an awesome bike attachment for the watch, that'll tell you speed, rpm of wheels etc

10-26-2009, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese The sky calls to us Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 12,453 +58 Internets	I was thinking "cool great feedback, bike add on, etc" then I saw the price, wtf __________________

10-26-2009, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Candiarie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 978 +0 Internets	for people who use it on a bike, what is the battery life like? I looked in to one awhile ago but I read reviews that it was like 5 or less hours from a full charge. __________________

10-26-2009, 03:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Grooverider 1234567890 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Svenborgia Posts: 1,299	It depends if you're using the GPS or not. GPS is 6hrs on full charge, but i've never done a run over 2hrs with the watch..

10-28-2009, 12:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Divinefactor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 339	Not directly on topic, but I use Runkeeper Pro on my iPhone, does similar things as this, automatically uploads to the web so you can keep track it stuff online as well as on your phone, pretty awesome. __________________ Cleric Deepfury - Barbarian - Beastlord - EQMac, the real deal Ritzfactor - League of Legends

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