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Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner/personal trainer continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. 

The  super-sensitive GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Garmin Training Center software software.

Forerunner 205 features:

• Lightweight design that "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for improving reception during training
• High sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings
• Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback on the information you need most when training
• Multi-sport™ capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
• Easy to use — no calibration required. Just turn it on and go.

Customize your Forerunner: 

• Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts
• Auto Pause® pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer
• Auto Lap® records lap data when you reach a specified time, distance or position so you never have to punch the lap button
• Virtual Partner™ lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
• AutoScroll™ cycles through data pages during a workout

Garmin Software - The Garmin Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.

You can also analyze your Forerunner data with Garmin's web-based application, MotionBased.com which provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping, and route sharing to take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes can use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web-based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Warranty:  One year parts and labor warranty

• GPS: High Sensitivity SiRFstarIII™ architecture
• Weight: 2.72 oz. (77 grams)
• Display (WxH): 1.3” x 0.8” (33mm x 20.3mm)
• Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1 ” x .7 ” x 2.7” (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
• Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
• Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
• Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use)
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)