Forerunner 970

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Forerunner 970

142 positive 8 neutral 85 negative

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Leaving Garmin after 10 years (FR955 firmware fail). Suunto Race S or Coros Pace Pro?

I'm a long time Garmin user on holiday in Italy at the moment and my Forerunner 945 just died so I looked around for a replacement. The Suunto Race 2 titanium is less than half the price of a FR 970. I have a number of complaints about Garmin and how they treat customers so I thought it would be a g

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maporita in r/Suunto

February 22, 2026 2:50 PM

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Anyone do the 5k today for the SFM?

Depends what watch you’re using, and how accurate its GPS is. They all vary by brand and model. Apple, Garmin, Coros,Suunto, etc. I believe Garmin forerunner 970 is one of the most accurate GPS wise.

nbtsfred in r/AskSF

July 25, 2026 5:48 PM

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best watch for runners that can help with marathon training?

Very good answer. OP - for first time runner (and also a veteran one) basic watches will get the job done. For Garmin their running range is called Forerunner - as you go in price you get music, breadcrumb trail, then full maps , a flashlight and titanium bezel with sapphire glass on the top 970 mod

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castorkrieg in r/firstmarathon

July 29, 2026 7:13 AM

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Switching from Garmin to Amazfit

As someone who has used the Garmin Forerunner 965, then the 970, and now the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra along with the HRM600, I’m overall very happy with Amazfit. That said, there are still a few things I miss from Garmin. On Garmin, I appreciated features like the web UI, daily suggested workouts, an

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andrejd1 in r/amazfit

July 2, 2026 2:02 PM

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Fenix & Forerunner

I have a Fenix 7S Pro SS and a Forerunner 970. I prefer the Fenix in bright sunny conditions, (MIP display) especially during outdoor swims, and during strength workouts because its software is simpler and more straightforward than the 970 and doesn't interfere with strength workouts by stupidly for

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rvingthrulife in r/GarminFenix

May 8, 2026 9:15 PM

5

best smartwatch for running, what are marathon runners using these days?

Garmin Forerunner. Great GPS, fantastic battery life, lots of running data, and models at a wide variety of price points From the new Forerunner 70 / 170 models to the mid-range 570 and the top 970 model Or you can buy slightly older models like the 165, 265 or 965 Check out DC Rainmaker for reviews

colin_staples in r/firstmarathon

July 29, 2026 3:25 PM

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MIP lovers: what would you do when Garmin quits making MIP screen watches?

I'd switch to Coros.Frankly I feel like I'm tolerating Garmin, lately. Every single one of their new watches comes with less battery life than its previous models, the Fenix lineup is getting ridiculous, they didn't even bother making a small size MIP F8, the Venu 4 is now a 2 buttons only watch, al

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rvingthrulife in r/Garmininstinct

April 19, 2026 1:19 PM

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Potential switch from Garmin

I own both the COROS Pace 4 and the Garmin FR 970. From my own experience: GPS performance is mostly the same. Both perform very well in most conditions, and I haven't noticed any significant differences. Each has its own unique user experience. The FR 970 (not sure how different this is from the FR

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alebayos in r/Coros

June 4, 2026 4:02 PM

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Lincoln and Lafayette today

I'm a bit of an idiot. I just got a Garmin 970 specifically because you can download gpx files and navigate with them, but i hadn't used it for navigation yet. However I got confused by the interface and thought the red lines designating trails were my intended path. I ended up a mile up Hicannon be

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Doortofreeside in r/wmnf

June 28, 2026 10:37 PM

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Upgrading to the AWU3 from AWU1 or swtich to Garmin series?

Garmin is more sports watch. If you have notifications turned off I would recommend you Garmin. Look for Forerunner 570 or 970 which are designed specifically for runners or Enduro which is designed for outdoor sports and battery optimization. Main reasons to Garmin switch: battery life physical but

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m1k1bnc in r/applewatchultra

May 6, 2026 8:45 AM

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