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The load focus screen on the Garmin Forerunner 965, showing high and low aerobic and anaerobic load data from the past month
Best Buy's Labor Day sale just knocked $100 OFF the price of the Garmin Forerunner 965 — but don't wait too long

By Zachary David Published

Garmin Watch Deals The Best Buy Labor Day sale has tons of deals, including this one for $100 off the Garmin Forerunner 965.

Garmin Watch Deals
The Garmin Forerunner 965 (left), COROS VERTIX 2S (center), and Polar Vantage V3 (right) sitting on a table together, all showing post-hike result screens.
Coros vs. Garmin vs. Polar fitness test: How the new Vertix 2S compares to the Forerunner 965 and Vantage V3

By Michael L Hicks Published

Versus I ran, sprinted, and hiked with the top Garmin, Coros, and Polar watches to see which came out on top. Here are the results.

Versus
The post-run Run Power Zones on the Garmin Forerunner 165.
I asked Garmin how to fix my running form, and the answer will surprise beginners

By Michael L Hicks Published

Sunday Runday You shouldn't "obsess over" or "monkey with" running dynamics, says a Garmin Forerunner head. But there IS a way to improve your stats.

Sunday Runday
The Garmin Forerunner 165 and 965 side-by-side on a bench, showing identical heart rate data after a run activity.
The latest Garmin Forerunner beta update is built for power users and clumsy runners

By Michael L Hicks Published

Bug fixes & features Beta update 19.09, the Garmin Forerunner 165's first, adds new widgets for Messenger and Jet Lag Adviser, along with a long-overdue bug fix.

Bug fixes & features
Garmin Forerunner 165 and 965 sitting atop one another on a plant.
I'd swap my Garmin Forerunner 965 for this much cheaper smartwatch in a heartbeat — if it weren't for one thing

By Michael L Hicks Published

Sunday Runday Garmin strategically withholds software from its cheaper watches. Only one missing Garmin Forerunner 165 tool is hard to lose.

Sunday Runday
Heart rate zones on the Garmin Forerunner 965
Latest Garmin Forerunner update sounds great on paper but may be causing tracking issues

By Michael L Hicks Published

Heart rate issues Aside from cool tricks like Lap Undo and a track database, Garmin Forerunner update 18.22 has apparently introduced heart rate tracking issues.

Heart rate issues
A post-run screen showing the author's VO2 Max score and estimated recovery time
Garmin made some epic feature updates while you were distracted by CES

By Michael L Hicks Published

Some long-requested features like the ability to undo accidental lap presses or switch from one sport to the next automatically are now available, if you're willing to download the beta.

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Garmin Forerunner 265 (left) and Forerunner 965 (right) side-by-side
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs. 265: Which running watch do you need?

By Michael L Hicks Published

The two best Do you need the 965's maps, battery boost, larger screen, and extra software, or is the excellent 265 enough for your training?

The two best
The nap-tracking Glance on the Garmin Forerunner 965
The latest Garmin Forerunner update is a boon to sleepy, stressed runners

By Michael L Hicks Published

Nap time! You no longer need to download beta software to get the coolest Venu 3 tricks on your new Forerunner watch.

Nap time!
A side view of the Garmin Forerunner 965 and its Amp Yellow silicone watch band.
Give your Garmin watch a comfort upgrade for $12 this Black Friday

By Michael L Hicks Published

Black Friday deal Official Garmin watch band replacements cost $40 apiece, and there's no good nylon option for a lighter, more comfortable fit. That's where the Abanen Hook and Loop comes in.

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