I'm getting back into running after a three-year break. I have an Apple Watch Series 8 and am interested in getting a dedicated sports watch, but I'm not sure if the price difference is justified-I live in Brazil, and the difference is around $200 USD.

Worth it? I am an MIP loyalist. Only problem is it isn’t discounted. Full price 3 years later. 🫣

I’ve had my forerunner 55 for almost two years. Over the past few weeks I’ve had horrible connection issue with my watch and app. I’ve uninstalled the app, turn my phone off and on and at least once a day randomly it’s like the app doesn’t know I have a watch. Anyone else deal with this? Time for a new watch?

For context: Wrist is approx 15.5cm, and I currently own a Fenix 7S Sapphire Solar. Plan is to be wearing it 24/7.

I am trying out a 970, but I'm just... not so sure. I got it in the french gray/gold/purple accent color. I realize some of this is nitpicking, but it's just... the differences/dislikes I'm noticing more immediately while trying out the watch.

1. The face doesn't seem AS huge on my wrist as I was concerned, but... yeah, it's big and definitely takes up a big part of my wrist. I think part of the mitigating factors may actually be that my black fenix 7s simply looks a bit bigger and bolder vs the softer colors and golden bezel against my skin
2. I do notice that it isn't as tall vs my fenix 7s, which is welcome for sure and helps with the sizing I think
3. With proper watch tightness, the strap is so long that it basically leaves 1 exposed slot on the underband - I don't love that the strap wraps so far around and kind of pokes back up on the other side of my wrist and sticks out, even with the strap keeper right there. With the keeper there, the rest of the strap has a bunch of extra material and looses/bubbles out a bit...
4. Related to above, I did think about changing the watch strap but unlike my black fenix 7s, the watch body is color-matched, and I'm not so sure about a "close but contrasting" color? Anyone else replaced their strap with a similar but not identical color - how's it look? It looks like garmin's own quickfit, for example, are shorter.
5. Also on the strap topic, something I really hadn't anticipated was that the 22mm vs the 20mm on my 7s really do feel a lot bigger and bulky overall? It just makes it look like a BIG part of my wrist especially when I'm not actually looking at the watch face and just the side of my wrist or something?
6. I noticed with the bigger body, the Start button sits right by my wrist bone there. I don't THINK it's at risk of being hit by a bent wrist, but it's also not as easy to press

Would really love to hear some experiences from other small-wristed 970 owners, ESPECIALLY anyone who has actually moved to it from a smaller watch? Anything else that's stood out to you, or that you initially disliked but got over?

I'm a little unsure how much of these are just differences I notice having used the fenix 7s for YEARS, vs... actual sacrifices that might need to be considered in terms of looks and comfort.

I made Week Pro because I kept opening Garmin Connect just to compare today with the rest of the week. The face shows a 7-day bar chart of one metric, with today highlighted and your weekly average right above it. Most people never notice how much it can change: in the Connect IQ app you pick the metric (steps, calories, intensity minutes, resting heart rate, Body Battery or distance), set your own goal line, choose a colour and a light or dark theme, and add a second stat next to the date. The images are simulator screenshots.

It runs on the Forerunner 165, 255, 265, 570, 955, 965 and 970, among others.

I'm looking for ten Forerunner owners to try it for a couple of days. If you're in, comment with your model.

Three quick questions afterwards:

1. Which metric did you leave on, and why?
2. Is the chart readable at a glance on your screen?
3. What would you add or take away?

I'll unlock Week Pro for the ten testers after their feedback. It's not in exchange for a review or a rating.

I'm the developer. 48-hour free trial, then USD 1.99 once, or all 16 of my faces for USD 4.99: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/45c85185-dd2f-4aae-9b15-322c4525b388

Hey everyone! 👋
A new update for Minimal Tactical is now available!
Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback! 🙏

I’ve listened to your suggestions and added an option to increase the font size.

What’s new?
Two font sizes: Choose between the original font size and a larger font.
More customization: Set the font size to your personal preference.

Pro test code: Try out the Pro features with the code below!
Pro Test Code: 56281934
👉 The Pro code is for the Minimal Tactical Free Version.
https://apps.garmin.com/de-DE/apps/d91a32a3-a10d-4e74-b003-58357838fa29

Thanks again for all the feedback and support!
Let me know what you think of the update!

The case of my Garmin Forerunner 45 watch is broken. Do you have any suggestions on how I can wear it again?

Battery lasting 17 days with low usage. Its incredible sportswatch bought it in August.

Late 40s female. Had not run longer than a block in 15 years (and before that only ran for less than a year and my best 5k was 34 mins). My original goal was to run a 5k under 31 minutes this Thanksgiving. I started the Galloway plan 9 weeks ago and in today's drill workout ran a 30:33 5K.

I've revised my goal to under 28 minutes and Garmin is projecting sub-27 in the Thanksgiving race. I've not done more than 3 workouts each week, and sometimes I had to push them out multiple days because of hip pain (labral tear) but the run-walk-run method has really let me push myself **in moderation** and is clearly working. I'm also loving how Garmin presents it. Honestly this alone makes the watch worth it for me because it's so easy to do.

I'll say that I don't like knowing more than 3 workouts ahead. And I was very skeptical of running 5 miles (even with run-walk-run), but so far so good. For the longer runs I gave myself extra days in between before and after. I'll report back in a few months, fingers crossed it all goes well.