Garmin Forerunner 235

It performs reasonably well on easy and long runs, but when it came time for a fast speed workout, the data tended to fluctuate by around 20 beats per...

But picking up running again, and having learned just a little more since I could get at least an indication of HR using my phone and was a bit more comfortable with the idea, I decided to get a Forerunner 235 about a year ago as my introduction to Garmin to track runs a bit more (I knew it was a pretty old model even then but still seemed capable and there was some great deals on). Man this thing is great.

I wanted a tracker to also wear as a watch. Great features on this model led me to buy but I returned it without opening the package. From the see-through package I could see that the clock face at 1.75" is far too big for my taste and arm size.

I have an old Forerunner 235 that I bought secondhand. It’s having Bluetooth issues and sometimes the heart rate monitoring doesn’t work, but then works fine the next time. I usually sell my old watches when I upgrade (I keep a smaller watch for daily wear — though now I’m thinking I may get the Vivoactive 4s and just have one watch), but this one has too many issues popping up — I wouldn’t want to do a trade-in for the same reason.

I’ve had the FR235 for a whole week and here’s more details. --Appearance— The FR235 is extremely lightweight. You’d find it hard to believe that the guys at Garmin managed to squeeze in vibration motor, accelerometer, GPS + GLONASS, audio and a decent rechargeable battery, all sealed to 5ATM water ...

**Uncomplaint**: I was brave enough to try my watch whilst swimming and as advertised a Forerunner 235 does indeed seem to be waterproof. I now have evidence of how slow I am in the pool. **Uncomplaint**: I have more exercises from the physio and so can start to move towards stepping off boxes and eventually doing some hopping. Onwards and upwards!

I bought both the Forerunner 235 and the Vivoactive 3 Music. I ended up returning the Forerunner 235, though I think both watches have their merits. As background, I'm a distance runner (half marathon to 50k) but have also dabbled in triathlons and actually cross-train most of the week. Why to Pick ...

I am an ultrarunner who recently completed a 55mi race just last year. I knew my Garmin 235 had a solid 8 hours of GPS + Heart Rate - BlueTooth worth of use. This watch charged with the alligator clip style charger.

I am very pleased so far. I haven't had a chance yet to set up and use all of the features, but I think this will be money well spent.

Garmin has great options. I have a forerunner 235. I turn off all notifications, have a phone for that. It's waterproof, battery lasts forever and it will track all you need it to. There are options for music as well.