Garmin
Forerunner 970
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Did my first 200 km solo ride today 🏅–here’s exactly how I got through it (heat, fuel, pacing)
**TL;DR:**
Rode 205 km solo in the summer heat (33 °C max). No cramps, no bonk.
Key to success: early start (5 AM), strict fueling (80g carbs/h), smart pacing (mostly Z2), salt tabs, and short but consistent breaks. Didn’t taper, didn’t carb load but had a solid base and lots of planning.
**TL;DR
...basti854 in r/cycling
June 19, 2025 4:54 PM
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Goodbye Fenix 8, Hello Forerunner 970
I’ve been on Fenix MIP since the 7 and just made the jump to the Forerunner 970 AMOLED. I’m mainly training for a marathon right now, so I figured I didn’t really need all the extra bells and whistles of the Fenix.
First impressions:
- The 970 feels way lighter.
- The display is crazy bright—almost
NoReindeer3307 in r/GarminWatches
October 3, 2025 12:54 PM
322
I love this thing!
The Forerunner 970 with the Fenix 8 pro face is the best computer watch money can buy. It even has ambient pressure which helps me out at work. I even found a color scheme that matches the neon green strip. The flashlight is just too freaking cool. Between the phone assistant and watch assistant com
...RallyR32 in r/GarminWatches
June 13, 2025 3:54 PM
268
Hyped! Finally back to Garmin with FR970!
I had a Fenix 5s plus for a couple of years, but last summer i moved to a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.
After that i started running, and i have been missing my Garmin watch ever since.
Just got back on board with the Forerunner 970, and i freaking love the Garmin watches.
Now, i havnt run with it
...Ok-Walrus-1513 in r/GarminWatches
May 22, 2025 7:55 PM
187
My first 48 hours with the Venu 4
Hello everyone, since many people seem to be interested in the new Venu 4 and there aren’t many user reviews yet, I thought I’d share my first impressions of this watch.
I actually downgraded from a Forerunner 970. The FR970 is a fantastic watch in itself, but I initially had a massive ghost-touch
...DerGigantAusDemAll in r/GarminWatches
September 24, 2025 6:56 PM
135
FR970 or Enduro 3 🙃
Thought I'd share this for anyone interested.
Not seen any pictures of this comparison, for a good reason, these are in many ways to totally different watches. But here it is.
Been testing a few of the latest garmin watches (instinct 3, fenix 8, enduro 3, forerunner 970) and debating with myself
...OptimusTrion in r/GarminWatches
June 2, 2025 8:36 AM
133
My new Forerunner 970
I love my new Forerunner 970 with the ultrafit wristband. I also tested the Fenix 8 and the Venu X1. But for me, the 970 is currently the most attractive and harmonious watch.
SweatyJackfruit6176 in r/GarminWatches
July 10, 2025 12:45 PM
132
New Fenix 8 owner here - I love the watch, but …
hey there lovely people,
I purchased the Fenix 8 couple of days ago and like the watch and its features very much.
However, I noticed that the Display gets sometimes really dim, especially when it’s dark outside, to the point where I can hardly read the Dial.
I know that this has been an issue
...Final-Equipment-3776 in r/GarminWatches
May 25, 2025 8:18 AM
120
Fenix 8 pro & 8 Solar
Well, I decided to stop waiting on best buy after over 3 weeks of waiting and no updates. Ordered on Garmin and got it next day. Decided to give the fenix 8 back and get the 8 pro 🤘🏽 I have the fenix 8 pro 51mm- and I know its big on me but idc, i love it!! Hubby has the fenix 8 solar 51mm.
Ill ans
...Longjumping-Jury6872 in r/GarminFenix
October 2, 2025 4:16 PM
117
Forerunner 970
Love my new Forerunner 970 🤝
Impressive-Fox1063 in r/garminforerunner
August 12, 2025 10:54 AM
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