tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post1889888246380371708..comments2023-10-31T07:00:00.372-07:00Comments on An Ultra Runners Blog: Garmin Forerunner 405 Review. 10 Things to Know Before You BuyWill Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-65048875463454226862013-03-08T10:26:39.494-08:002013-03-08T10:26:39.494-08:00When someone writes an post he/she retains the ide...When someone writes an post he/she retains the idea of a user in his/her <br />brain that how a user can be aware of it. Thus that's why this post is amazing. Thanks!<br /><br />my web page - <a href="http://www.tastebudscatering.co.za" rel="nofollow">site</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-17438111057271332542013-03-08T09:22:11.785-08:002013-03-08T09:22:11.785-08:00Excellent blog here! Also your site loads up very ...Excellent blog here! Also your site loads up very fast!<br /><br />What web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host?<br />I wish my website loaded up as fast as yours lol<br /><br />My web page; <a href="http://www.studentsunlimited.co.za" rel="nofollow">click here</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-66314801354354478452011-08-08T15:04:22.500-07:002011-08-08T15:04:22.500-07:00All sounds can be nullified by going into settings...All sounds can be nullified by going into settings.<br />When its raining, its a good idea to lock the bezel. My unit completely crashed twice during a wet run and erased the history. has anyone tried using the "running buddy"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-43049769443707857222010-10-11T17:05:03.844-07:002010-10-11T17:05:03.844-07:00Love the watch, but dislike the strap. Everthing w...Love the watch, but dislike the strap. Everthing works great, however my strap broke in 2008, had to pay a whopping $95 to get it fixed. It broke again this week, still waiting to hear if I have to pay another $95. Other than that its a wonderful watch for runners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-76714403733218899032009-08-05T09:13:48.495-07:002009-08-05T09:13:48.495-07:00Roadrunner Sports is still having trouble stocking...Roadrunner Sports is still having trouble stocking the Garmin 310XT, the watch which has 20 hours of charge, vs. the 405's 6-8, and is water proof.<br /><br />Since my 405 malfunctioned after a few months, and Garmin sent me a new one (now that's customer service!) I'm trading in my 405 for the 310 when it is available. The Roadruner Sports store manager has already agreed to the switch. Lucky me.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931777618785722256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-79700372379569128492009-06-09T12:31:17.992-07:002009-06-09T12:31:17.992-07:00Thanks for the review, Will! Great job.
I am a pr...Thanks for the review, Will! Great job.<br /><br />I am a proud owner of a Garmin 305. When I read about the 405 I really got a strong feeling I have to upgrade...Garmin 405http://www.triagear.com/garmin-forerunner-405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-2874345972778104652009-05-14T01:51:00.000-07:002009-05-14T01:51:00.000-07:00We got around the limited battery life by carrying...We got around the limited battery life by carrying the charger cable and a "USB battery." You simply plug the cable into the battery and clip it onto the Garmin while running. It goes into charging mode and you can't see what's happening on the screen unless you unplug it, but it keeps collecting data without interruption. It's a bit of a nuisance to have to carry the cable, but it's actually very easy and fast to recharge, and the USB batteries hold multiple charges.<br /><br />CynthiaDrs. Cynthia and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081685734249334402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-86738827119355017652009-04-17T08:23:00.000-07:002009-04-17T08:23:00.000-07:00Will:
You, and the others who can't recommend th...Will: <br /><br />You, and the others who can't recommend the Garmin Forerunner 405for the longer ultras, are right.<br /><br />The new Garmin 310XT is really the watch to get. Battery life of up to 20 hours and it is waterproof (so the triathletes among us can use it in triathons as well).<br /><br />Wish I would have come across your review before I bought the Garmin 405 a month ago.<br /><br />On the other hand, I think it is a great watch for 50ks and marathons. <br /><br />Also, mine has definitely lasted the 8 hours as advertised, so it is fine for any training run up to 8 hours. <br /><br />It just has to be fully charged on the day of the race, and the person should turn the GPS function off when they are not on a training run or a race.<br /><br />If one is a fast 50 miler (quite fast) this watch could do.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />Respectfully,Kangsanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014800496334513052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-22379387522404690572008-12-23T11:34:00.000-08:002008-12-23T11:34:00.000-08:00I just got one of these bluddy fings and (1) I can...I just got one of these bluddy fings and (1) I can't seem to get the lap button to work in timed mode (I have to press stop, then lap, then start again -- not an option when you are trying to get your split time while running); (2) I did get it to work in some kind of stopwatch mode -- but I don't know how I got into that mode. I'd like to use that mode on a regular basis. It's like using a regular stopwatch -- no distance goal, no time goal. But I don't see any mention of it in the (very lame) owner's manual. Any ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-57984715457194892212008-09-29T19:06:00.000-07:002008-09-29T19:06:00.000-07:00Guys/Gals: the 405 remains, to my regret, unrecomm...Guys/Gals: the 405 remains, to my regret, unrecommended. The [lack of] battery life is primary reason, but it is joined by the fact that the charger is not universal, and the "touch" bezel is, in the end, more of a pain in the arse than a techno advantage. Scrolling from screen to screen, a feat difficult enough during a 50 mile endurance run, is not easy at all using the 405s "touch" bezel. Sorry Garmin.Will Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-68913240380037738372008-09-29T18:02:00.000-07:002008-09-29T18:02:00.000-07:00I have a Garmin 405 and I really enjoy it. However...I have a Garmin 405 and I really enjoy it. However there are somethings to keep in mind; If you are rough on watches then this one will break at the wrist band area. I wear mine as a watch and the watch band keeper is rubber with a small metal piece inserted into it, and if the rubber gets a little frayed then the metal piece comes out and then you have no retainer. I have also misplaced my charger and now have to buy a new one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-35286840583099381112008-09-11T21:08:00.000-07:002008-09-11T21:08:00.000-07:00I just got your latest comment---THANKS! Seriousl...I just got your latest comment---THANKS! Seriously, that made me smile and tear up all at the same time. My post-BQ goal is to break into ultras. I know endurance is my strong suit; speed is not. Maybe I'll see you soon!Frayed Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08055135998797939473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-79244621027344084772008-09-11T12:15:00.000-07:002008-09-11T12:15:00.000-07:00What's a Garmin?What's a Garmin?Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331491750931314186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-5320583862603713432008-09-09T21:47:00.000-07:002008-09-09T21:47:00.000-07:00Nice review, will!I think I'll stick with my Garmi...Nice review, will!<BR/>I think I'll stick with my Garmin 205 for now. An updated version with lower battery life is just crazy (my 205 gets around 10-11 hours).<BR/>PeterPeter Lubbershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09879965812417533648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-84919280993597472252008-09-09T11:19:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:19:00.000-07:00Look at you with your new running gadget. You thi...Look at you with your new running gadget. You think you're soooo special, huh?<BR/><BR/>(okay, so I am totally jealous)Frayed Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08055135998797939473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-16005511136481839292008-09-08T18:03:00.000-07:002008-09-08T18:03:00.000-07:00I'm still undecided about recommending the 405. I ...I'm still undecided about recommending the 405. I think the battery thing is ok, as I logged over 6 hours last weekend with no low battery warning. I think by not wearing the heart rate monitor last week I sent it into a tizzy. However, its making some annoying "chirps" during my runs that is getting under my skin, similar to some of the cyber comments I've read about the 405 when wet. Will keep you "posted" on my decision about recommending.Will Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-90297815217080466302008-09-03T22:20:00.000-07:002008-09-03T22:20:00.000-07:00Thanks for the review, Will. I just got gifted a 3...Thanks for the review, Will. I just got gifted a 305 and had been wondering if I have been missing out on better features and the sleekness of the 405. Sounds from your review that I'm not missing a lot, and that like all technology, especially for the simple sport of running, it has its place. <BR/><BR/>I like the point about the "thin costume"...Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993440931776058643noreply@blogger.com