Training with the Garmin Forerunner 305

It’s now been over 4 months since I started using my Garmin Forerunner 305 to train for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon. I managed to complete the marathon and am now training for a half marathon. At first, the Forerunner was more of a gimmick in helping me train, but now it is integrated into my training. I use the current pace to see where I should be at based on how I feel. By now, I know the distance on most of my runs, so while the total distance initially helped me, it is more now just telling me how much longer until the pain stops! I’m also very interested in my heart rate, so uploading my data to MotionBased allows me to see how I’m doing in trying to bring down my heartrate.

Unlike some others, I’ve had no problems with the unit and use it 4 days a week. It is an excellent training aid, even for the beginner. I know I’m a geek, but without this gadget, I’m not sure that I would have been able to complete a marathon and I don’t think running would be so enjoyable.