@kkwb6
Started running a few months after turning 39, just turned 42 this month couldn’t run a mile when I started now I run 4 days a week 5k most days and 10k 3-4 times a month. Had a hard time getting my miles up until I start following a lot of the advice from your channel over the past year. Thanks keep up the great work!!
@lifeenjoy.
So I have picked up running as a hobby last year.. I started with 5kms without any training & now I completed my 3 half marathons recently. I am not part of any runners group or any training program. I just watch running videos on YouTube & feel inspired to push myself further. I have signed up for my first full marathon in January 2024(Tata Mumbai Marathon) & I plan to prepare for it. I believe any of the forerunner series will be a good fit for me to start with tracking my overall progress.. I am 28 & my ultimate goal is to be fit throughout my life so that I can experience more adventures in life. Cheers to all the runners here 👏
@francorivera3824
As a new runner (21) that has gotten into a hybrid athlete split, I think that the forerunner 55 or the venu 3 or the vivo active 5 has more than enough features to elevate both my gym and body building workouts and run training. Not only will it help me make wise recovery decisions, but also help me plan workouts well.
@chocofreakish
About 6 months ago I started running, after always having said that running was nothing for me. It is by far the most accessible way of working out and I'm really happy I started. At the beginning I got a second hand Vivoactive 4, but now that I've seen the light I would really like to make a big upgrade to the forerunner 965. Maybe I'll even sign up for a marathon! Also: the running channel has really helped me to get motivated to get this far and I'm really grateful for it, thanks everyone!
@smolsoftkitten
i’m addicted to these types of videos i spend hours and hours researching what i should buy and sometimes dont even buy what i wanted. but the Forerunner 965 has me checking prices constantly for the last 4 months, seems like an amazing value just out of my budget :(
@Jow2K
I got my first Garmin watch earlier this year, the Forerunner 55. A definite upgrade on my Fitbit! And a game changer for my running. Also had the turquoise colour which I’ve received many compliments about 😊
@jisprons9490
Started running this year after losing 50+kg and went from a 30+min 5k to 25:58 5k followinging the garmin coach 5k training plan and have been looking to upgrade my Venu 2 to the Forerunner 265. Also great video as always, love the channel!
@robinhall2478
Robin here (from Belgium)... I started running about 2 years ago and have now signed up for my first ever marathon (Leiden 2024). Sinds starting, I've taken on lots of advice from you guys at the Running Channel - so thanks for that! I'm currently using the Garmin Forerunner 955 to track my runs and gym workouts and have never regretted investing in this watch. Thank you once again for all your advice and tips&tricks regarding running🏃
@RyukZen08
As a new runner I never knew how amazing today's fitness watches are, I'm really interested in the forerunner 965 as I really enjoy the data you can get from running. The idea of having a wholistic view on how hard you should push yourself on your run is also really interesting to me
@chrisslabbert2149
Started running in about April this year and had no intention of doing anything longer than 21km.Only started for the fitness snd health benefits of being active....sooo long story short I'm considerimg doing my first ever marathon on the 2nd of December 😁 Wish me luck Great video couldn't quite decide on what watch i maybe need in my life before rhis video. Using a Polar 430 that dies at about 29km in. Would love the Venu 3 for Cross training also.
@ashvael
I've been using the 245 for a few years at this point and it has served me well in improving my pace/running fitness. I'd love to upgrade to the newer versions with the 265 or 965 even to step up my triathlon training.
@JaneEnright-r8r
I've never owned any kind of smart watch or fitness watch. I have my eye on the forerunner 55 as it looks like the perfect intro and would help so much with beginning my running journey!
@abyedrikn
I started running 2-3 months ago and it has changed my life for the better. Before I was always working out but I was unhappy with my condition. Even though I was fit, I always felt something was off. 2-3 months before I started running, I took a rest from working out and lost significant amount of muscle. When I was ready to get back, I wanted something more challenging so I said why not run? Within weeks I lost 6-7 kilos, all my clothes started being large on me and the smaller size clothes I was keeping but not wearing in my closet became perfect size. First time I started running I could barely run for 10-15 minutes, 3 months in and +1 hour runs with 5:30 pace doesn't even bother me. Currently Im just below 25:00 5k and my goal is to get sub 20 soon and have enough endurance to run a half marathon. Dream watch? Forerunner 255-265 would get me through everything I need.
@jenniferburn3338
I started running in my mind 50's and have used Garmin watches for every step of my journey, gradually upgrading as I got more experienced. I've currently got a 265 which is brilliant. The coaching suggestions and in app coaching has improved my running over the past year. I'm going to tackle my first Ultra next year so an upgrade to the Fenix 7 pro or Enduro would be a real confidence boost.
@markgeers8488
I'm currently still running without a sports watch (just use my phone with stopwatch), but that Forerunner series is starting to look more and more appealing the more I see/hear of it haha.
@movdqa
Nice job explaining the Garmin product lines. I'd describe Garmin GPS watch offerings as sprawling. They have a huge choice in GPS watches, sizes, bands and features and I can imagine a new customer being quite confused about which they should get. I have a Fenix 5+ and I'd like to upgrade to the 7 Pro for the flashlight. It's kind of a stupid reason to spend $700 but hey, there's a sale this week.
@DarrelRho
3 years ago I was doing my research on which Garmin watch I'd want to buy since I was really into running and would like to improve my runs. I ran at 4:30/km on short runs and was finally dipping my toes in trying out a half marathon. Then the pandemic happened. Now, I'm slowly pacing myself to get back to my old PR if I can without injuring myself. Forerunner 55 would be great to get me back on my feet again and be consistent enough to run my first half marathon and reach 5min/km again
@sincerity3
I would definitely go for the forerunner 265. I think with a super accurate GPS, and features like Training Readiness, it's a watch that will both help track runs really well but also help me make better workout decisions.
@sophieturner7500
I have been running consistently since 2021 ish. I ran on and off for years before that but in 2021 I did my first marathon. I ran it with my partner of 10 years on my 30th birthday. Then as we made it over the finish line he took me aside and proposed. 💍 just dreamt. We have been hooked on running ever since and will be running Barcelona marathon in March 2025 and chasing PBs. My watch is not quite keeping up now and I’m looking to upgrade. I’m all about battery life and tracking as we live to go out on long runs and I aim to do a few longer ultras 😊 probs the fenix 7 pro.
@stevedendinger5734