Garmin Forerunner 220 GPS Watch with Premium Heart Rate Monitor - Red & Black

Just like a coach Forerunner 220 provides the motivating feedback you need to guide your training. You can even get post-run encouragement from friends and fans thanks to the 220 s connected features like real-time live tracking and social media sharing via the Garmin Connect Mobile app. A Coach in Every Watch Forerunner 220 measures essential running data like distance pace and heart rate . It s like having a coach on hand providing constant feedback and recording all your stats so you can focus on your run. In addition to using GPS to calculate distance and pace the 220 has a built-in accelerometer. This allows it to capture distance and pace data when you re running on an indoor track or treadmill with no need for a separate foot pod accessory. The accelerometer can also track distance when GPS is unavailable such as when you run through a tunnel. It s compatible with free training plans from Garmin Connect which you can schedule and send to your watch for real-time coaching. Easy to Use The 220 is one of the first Garmin running watches to have a colour display which makes it easy to interpret your data at a glance. It also features simple button operations and a sturdy hinged wristband that s comfortable for any size wrist. Extra Training Features You can set up alerts for heart rate pace or run/walk intervals to help you stay in the desired range. The 220 features vibration alerts and audible alerts and you can customise your watch to provide both or just one type of prompt. When your run s done and saved in your watch s history a post-run summary appears so you can see how you did. The 220 also notices if you hit any personal records on that run like your fastest mile 5k 10k half or full marathon or your longest run to date. Get Connected If you re like most runners you want to analyse your stats after your run or race but you may not be back at your computer right away. Forerunner 220 solves that by automatically uploading your data to Garmin Connect our free online community where you can save plan and share your activities. Just download the freeGarmin Connect Mobile app to your smartphone and then pair your watch. When you save your completed run it will automatically upload to Garmin Connect when you re in range of your phone. Additional connected features include live tracking which allows your friends and fans to follow along and see your stats in real-time. You must have your phone paired with the 220 throughout your run to use theLiveTrack feature. You can also share your victories on your social media sites by posting updates through the Garmin Connect Mobile app. And for real-time coaching as you run the 220 is compatible with free training plans at Garmin Connect. By regularly connecting your watch to Garmin Connect you ll also benefit from a faster GPS fix due to satellite data that will be sent to your device automatically.

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