- Training
timer features Training data: Garmin Forerunner 205 can display
training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average
and best pace, elevation and calories
Customizable
screens: Choose from up to 37 data types : Using the "custom"
option you may choose any FOUR of the following to be displayed at
the same time: calories, distance, lap distance, elevation (ft or
m), GPS accuracy, gradient (%), heading (N,E,S,W and NW, NE, SE, SW
etc), lap number, pace, average pace, best pace, lap pace, pace zone,
sunrise time, sunset time, stopwatch time, lap time, average lap time,
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Lap History:
Garmin Forerunner 205 will automatically record up to 1000 laps by
day or week; stores approximately two years of data. Download histories
to your PC or Mac using included software
Training assistant
Courses: Download recorded courses and compete against previous
workouts
Auto Pause®:
Automatically pauses the training timer when you slow down below a
specified resting pace; timer resumes when you start running again
Auto Lap®:
Garmin Forerunner 205 will automatically trigger a lap when you reach
a specified distance or location. Allows you to run anywhere and still
get accurate performance data
Auto Scroll™:
Garmin Forerunner 205 cycles through data pages during a workout
Multi-sport:
Set up profiles for running, biking and another sport
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Advanced workouts:
Set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart
rate)
Quick workouts:
Allows you to input training goals based on time, distance and pace
Virtual Partner™:
Displays a graphic “virtual partner” that will run with
the set goal, so you can see at a glance if you are keeping up or
falling behind. Works with courses and workout features
Pace alert:
Alarm sounds if you are slower or faster than the pace you've input
Time/distance
alert: Alarm sounds when you reach the specified time or distance
Interval training
: Allows you to set up exercise and rest intervals and number
of reps
Navigation
features Receiver: SiRFstarIII™ high-sensitivity GPS receiver
Antenna:
Built-in patch; points to the sky when wrist’s in motion for
optimum performance
Mark location:
Mark and save up to 100 locations
Find location:
Look up and navigate to stored locations
Map mode:
Electronic map shows your location, along with marked locations. Pointer
arrow shows direction to travel when navigating to a stored location.
(these units DO NOT provide lat / longitude
data, nor can they give OS co-ordinates)
Physical Display:
1.3"W x .8"H, 160 x 100 pixels
Size: 2.1"W
x 2.7"H x .7"D
Case: Waterproof
to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards
Temperature
range: -4° to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Analyze Workouts
Garmin Training Center™: Included software lets you create
and schedule workouts, analyze your data and store it.
MotionBased™:
Web-based application from Garmin that provides more in-depth analysis
of your workouts. MotionBased.com provides an online training log,
interactive mapping and the TrailNetwork, which allows you to post
and share routes with fellow athletes.
- Forerunner
series comparison guide Here's how the units are different:
Forerunner
205: Measures time, distance, pace, altitude and calories burned
- Forerunner
305: Measures heart rate, time, distance, pace, altitude and calories
burned
Compatible with Garmin speed/cadence sensor, GSC 10, to monitor pedaling
cadence when cycling