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Runners- what watches are you using?
Posted on 3/29/25 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 3/29/25 at 8:47 pm
I'm due for an upgrade on my Garmin. I've had it for about 6 years and would like an update. What are you using these days? Marathon runner not opposed to switching brands but prefer 10+ day battery life, and good quality run tracking/metrics
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Posted on 3/29/25 at 9:01 pm to LoneStar23
I had a Samsung watch for a long time, the battery sucked and its fitness tracking was crap.
Then I bought a Garmin 265, what an eye opening difference.
I now have the Forerunner 965 and it's one of the best watches out there without the price tag of the Fenix.
But if you want a watch that also feels like a watch and has all the Garmin bells and whistles, the Fenix is king.
The 965 is lightweight weight, feels a little plasticky, but I don't like weighty watches.
Then I bought a Garmin 265, what an eye opening difference.
I now have the Forerunner 965 and it's one of the best watches out there without the price tag of the Fenix.
But if you want a watch that also feels like a watch and has all the Garmin bells and whistles, the Fenix is king.
The 965 is lightweight weight, feels a little plasticky, but I don't like weighty watches.
Posted on 3/29/25 at 9:04 pm to LoneStar23
It’s tough to beat an Apple Watch for me. It integrates easily into everything and has all the metrics and workout settings I need and onboard music. I thought about going the Garmin route recently and researched them, but came back to the Apple Watch.
Posted on 3/29/25 at 9:26 pm to DownSouthJukin
Apple watch will never last 10+ days on a charge
Posted on 3/29/25 at 9:27 pm to Oates Mustache
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Forerunner 965
This seems to be the frontrunner right now for me
Posted on 3/29/25 at 9:56 pm to LoneStar23
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Apple watch will never last 10+ days on a charge
No. But I factored that in when making a purchase. How hard is it to pop it on the charger when you shower and get ready in the morning? Or carry a portable charger ($10.00 on AliX)?
Posted on 3/29/25 at 10:14 pm to DownSouthJukin
Will it last in a marathon, or even worse an Ironman? Seems hard to believe it would last in a full Ironman, even the Ultra.
Posted on 3/29/25 at 11:04 pm to LoneStar23
Garmin for running and fitness.
Apple Watch is one of the best smart watches, but it’s not good for fitness
Apple Watch is one of the best smart watches, but it’s not good for fitness
Posted on 3/30/25 at 5:42 am to DownSouthJukin
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How hard is it to pop it on the charger when you shower and get ready in the morning?
Exactly.
Like this is a real issue...especially considering all the multitude of things Apple watch does, that a Garmin can;t
This post was edited on 3/30/25 at 5:44 am
Posted on 3/30/25 at 6:09 am to LoneStar23
Had the 245, upgraded to the 265. Love it.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 7:28 am to Oates Mustache
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Will it last in a marathon
Yes. Easily.
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Seems hard to believe it would last in a full Ironman, even the Ultra.
Triathlete magazine says an Apple Watch Ultra will last an Ironman but a 10 (what I have) will not: LINK
There are Reddit threads on this, also. They indicate an Apple Watch Ultra will last an ultra.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 7:31 am to TigerGman
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Exactly. Like this is a real issue...especially considering all the multitude of things Apple watch does, that a Garmin can;t
Full charge time on a 10 is 30 minutes. Literally the time it takes to shower and dress in the morning for most people (or less).
This post was edited on 3/30/25 at 7:33 am
Posted on 3/30/25 at 7:43 am to DownSouthJukin
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They indicate an Apple Watch Ultra will last an ultra.
Yeah I have an Ultra cause it doubles as a scuba diving computer and works great. Let's see a Garmin do that!
ETA: Opps, I see they do have ones that do that
This post was edited on 3/30/25 at 8:27 am
Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:17 am to Oates Mustache
Switched from a garmin 245m to a coros pace pro. Love everything about the watch and the coros app.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 2:49 pm to LoneStar23
Galaxy Watch Ultra tha5 came out last year. It's been fantastic.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 3:17 pm to LoneStar23
I have a 245 music that's been good for years. It won't last 10 days on a charge anymore, especially if I'm running every day, but it's still good. One of the 900 level models would probably suit you
Posted on 3/30/25 at 4:15 pm to Ingeniero
All depends on what you really want to use the watch for. Coros is newer to the game but makes good product. Apex pro if you need 20+ hours of accurate tracking or pa e 3 for more standard runs. Both will last 2-3 weeks with daily runs.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 5:51 pm to LoneStar23
Timex Marathon I've had for probably 15 years.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 7:10 am to TigerGman
BTW, here's what thee Dive app on an Apple Ultra watch looks like. 
Compare that to a Garmin Dive app--
When you're down there at 90 feet, brightness and clarity at a glance make an important difference
Compare that to a Garmin Dive app--
When you're down there at 90 feet, brightness and clarity at a glance make an important difference
Posted on 3/31/25 at 9:25 am to TigerGman
Cool. Thats useful for OP when they’re running a marathon.
Edit: you cherry picked the wrong image
Edit: you cherry picked the wrong image
This post was edited on 3/31/25 at 9:28 am
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