Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS Running Watch

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Top Features:

  • Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach, or create your own custom workouts at Garmin Connect, the online fitness community
  • Provides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more
  • Safety and Tracking features make it easy to share your location with chosen contacts
  • Customise with free watch faces, apps and more from Connect IQ store
  • GPS, GLONASS and Galileo network capability helps you track how far, fast and hard you've run - on or off the city streets
  • Connected features include built-in smart notifications, automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect app
  • Automatically uploads your data to the Garmin Connect app
  • Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and up to 24 hours in GPS mode

Product Data

  • Bluetooth Enabled: Yes
  • GPS: Yes
  • Smart Phone Notifications: Yes
  • Rechargable: Yes
  • Charging Method: USB
  • Commuter: Yes

Description

 

Performance Analytics

The Forerunner 245 offers personalised training and recovery insight to help you to up your running performance. Tracking your VO2 max and the impact of your current heat and altitude on your performance lets you know when your training is productive, peaking or overreaching. Aerobic and anaerobic training effect provide key feedback on your workouts letting you know how they’re influencing your body and development of your endurance. Recovery time helps you maximise the benefit of your efforts by predicting when you will be ready for your next tough challenge.

Garmin Connect

The Garmin Connect apps is easy to sync your smartwatch to and allows you access to a huge online community. The app also allows you to create your own custom workouts or download free ones that sync right to your watch.

Garmin Coach

The Garmin Coach app features guidance from expert coaches and free training plans that adapt to your goals.

Running Form

The Forerunner 245 provides key metrics that keep track of your running form, including: cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio.

Wellness

Not only does the device track your running metrics but it can also be used throughout the day to look into your general fitness levels with tools to measure your daily step count, calories burned, and even sleep.

Specifications

General
Lens Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
Quick Release Band installed
Strap Material: Silicone
Physical Dimensions: 42.3mm x 42.3mm x 12.2mm
Wrist Fit: 127-204mm
Colour Display
Display Size: 1.2’’ (30.4mm) diameter
Display Resolution: 240 x 240 pixels
Display Type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight: 38.5g
Battery Life: 7 days (Smartwatch Mode), 24 hours (GPS Mode)
Water Rating: 5ATM
Memory/History: 200 hours of activity data

Clock Features
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Compass
Accelerometer
Pulse OX

Daily Smart Features
Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+
Connect IQ (Downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
Smart Notifications
Text Response/Reject Phone Call with Text (Android Only)
Calendar
Weather
Controls Smartphone Music
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
VIRB Camera Remote
Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile

Safety and Tracking Features
LiveTrack
Live Event Sharing (Android Only)
Incident Detection During Select Activities (Smartphone required)
Assistance (Smartphone required)

Activity Tracking Features
Step Counter
Move Bar (Displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)
Auto Goal (Learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Step Monitoring (Monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep)
Calories Burned
Distance Travelled
Intensity Minutes
TrueUp
Move IQ
Fitness Age (in App)
Body Battery Energy Monitor
All-Day Stress Tracking

Fitness Equipment/Gym
Available Gym Activity Profiles: Strength training, cardio training, elliptical training, stair stepping, indoor rowing and yoga
Cardio Workouts
Strength Workouts
Automatic Rep Counting

Training, Planning and Analysis Features
GPS Speed and Distance
Customisable Screen(s)
Customisable Activity Profiles
Auto Pause
Interval Training
Advanced Workouts
Downloadable Training Plans
Auto Lap
Manual Lap
Configurable Lap Alerts
VO2 Max
Training Status (Lets you see if you’re training effectively by tracking your training history and fitness level trend)
Training Load (Your total training load for the last 7 days calculated from estimated EPOC)
Training Effect (Aerobic)
Training Effect (Anaerobic)
Customisable Alerts
Audio Prompts
Finish Time
Virtual Partner
Race and Activity
Course Guidance
Touch and/or Button Lock
Auto Scroll
Activity History on Watch
Physio TrueUp

Heart Rate Features
HR Zones
HR Alerts
HR Calories
% HR Max
% HRR
Recovery Time
Auto Max HR
HR Broadcast (Broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)

Running Features
Available Run Profiles: Running, treadmill running, indoor track running, trail running
GPS-Based Distance, Time and Pace
Running Dynamics – only when connected to Garmin’s Running Dynamics Pod (sold separately – not included)
Vertical Oscillation and Ratio (The degree of ‘bounce’ in your running motion and the cost-benefit ratio with stride length) – only when connected to Garmin’s Running Dynamics Pod (sold separately – not included)
Ground Contact Time and Balance (Shows how much time, in the running motion, your foot is on the ground rather than in flight and lets you check your running symmetry) – only when connected to Garmin’s Running Dynamics Pod (sold separately – not included)
Stride Length (Real time) – only when connected to Garmin’s Running Dynamics Pod (sold separately – not included)
Cadence (Provides real-time number of steps per minute)
Performance Condition (After running 6-20 minutes, compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level)
PacePro Pacing Strategies
Run Workouts
Race Predicator
Foot Pod Capable

Outdoor Recreation Features
Point-to-Point Navigation
Breadcrumbs Trail in Real Time
Back to Start
TracBack
UltraTrac Mode
Distance to Destination
GPS Coordinates

Cycling Features
Alerts (Triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
Courses
Available Cycling Profiles: Biking, indoor biking
Race an Activity
Compatible with Varia Vision (Head-Mounted Display) (sold separately – not included)
Compatible with Varia Radar (Rear-Facing Radar) (sold separately – not included)
Compatible with Varia Lights (sold separately – not included)
Speed and Cadence Sensor Support – only with Garmin’s Speed and Cadence Sensors (sold separately – not included)

Swim Features
Available Swim Profiles: Pool swimming
Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, backstroke, breathstroke, butterfly) – Pool Swim Only
Drill Logging – Pool Swim Only
Basic Rest Timer (Up from 0) – Pool Swim Only
‘Repeat On’ Rest Timer
Pool Swim Workouts
Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate

 

In the Box

Forerunner 245
Charging/Data Cable
Documentation

 

Compatibility

Adapters
AC Adapter Cable, Europe

Bands
Quick Release Band

Cables and Chargers
Charging/Data Cable (0.5m)

Heart Rate Monitors
HRM-Dual
HRM-Run
Soft Strap with Electrodes
Elastic Strap for Heart Rate Monitor (Small)
Elastic Strap for Heart Rate Monitor

Cycling Accessories
Wristwatch Bike/Trolley Mount
Bike Cadence Sensor Bands

Sensors
Running Dynamics Pod
Tempe
Speed Sensor 2
Cadence Sensor 2
Bike Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Bundle

Replacement Parts
CR 1632 Replacement Battery

Devices
Varia Rearview Bike Radar
Varia RTL510
Varia Smart Bike Lights
Varia UT800 Smart Headlight
VIRB 360
VIRB Ultra 30

Returns

We will happily refund any item purchased on Wiggle if returned to us within 365 days; excluding Wiggle gift vouchers, nutrition and customised products, except when faulty.

Please note: Bikes and other bulky items cannot be returned using our local returns service (where applicable). Please contact us and we can arrange to collect these from you using our discounted courier rates. There is a fee for all collections, except for faulty products.

Returned goods must be unused and supplied with their original packaging, unless the goods are faulty. Wiggle will pay the return postage costs for any faulty items.
More information on Wiggle's return policy

Customer Reviews

Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS Running Watch is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 34.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Garmin coach has helped me get from 5k to 10K, now I’m working on my half marathon. If you are a new runner, this is the watch for you!
Date published: 2021-02-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent watch good price Stepping up from the 235 . It has a few more features which are all good fun The price is worthy of the watch , I have yet to test battery life in full 24 hour run mode, covid Period , but so far have bern more than happy with the features . Not too complicated . Easy to use , the garmin app is really good too .
Date published: 2021-02-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from love it I was in two minds about whether I needed a new Garmin as my old Forerunner 235 was still working, just had a broken back button, broken strap and lost charger. Glad I got this though, it's very motivating and so far seems to work very similarly to the previous model, just has more screens. working out the extra info only took a little while and most of the info is great. I am not sure how useful the "body battery" and "stress" readings are, but they're harmless either way. HR seems to track very close to my HR strap numbers. Also l like the much larger list of actitivities, and it even works on rowing machine. It's similar enough to the 235 to be familiar, but updated enough to be exciting.
Date published: 2021-01-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely brilliant! My third incarnation of Garmin Forerunners over the years and by far the best! I use for road and trail running and walking/hiking. Loads of features and functions, easy to set up and use instantly, great customizing options (eg colour schemes for watch face and activity categories amongst many others.) One of my favourite options (apart from the array of analytics on Garmin Connect on a PC and iPhone) is the function to Auto Pause, where the timer stops automatically when standing still, then restarts when you start moving - saves the need to pause it manually. Also very accurate data readings. Absolutely brilliant device!
Date published: 2021-01-05
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Q & A

Walking

I don't do much running, but I walk a lot. I assume because this watch handles running it will also deal with walking?
Asked by: Zbigniew
Yes. It can show distance, timer, pace, heart rate or a normal watch face all of which you can flick between. You can also use a metronome, create laps, choose a less often GPS signal so you don't drain the battery, set training and employ a 'breadcrumb' navigation to return to your start point. Get the free strava app to look at your walk in greater detail.
Answered by: SPLATCATARAMA
Date published: 2020-08-21

Can this do other sports?

I'm primarily a runner, but I do cycle and do classes at the gym. I have an old Garmin vivoactive this would be a big upgrade but I'd still like to track cycling, maybe swimming, and gym workouts Is that possible with this watch? Thank you
Asked by: Francessh
I can confirm that this has Running, Cycling and Swimming activity profiles as well as: Strength training, Cardio training, Elliptical training, Stair stepping, Indoor rowing and Yoga.
Answered by: WiggleAlexC
Date published: 2019-11-27

Does the 245 track cycle rides to the same extent as the older 610, eg, speed, distance, altitude and split laps into 5 mile segments, HRM etc

I currently have a garmin forerunner 610 which i love but i think is on its way out, i would like a similar watch at some point in the future
Asked by: 6Adam4
For a clearer list of specifications and manuals for the watch please follow the links below - https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/628939#specs https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/forerunner245/EN-US/GUID-2D2EA72B-5952-4D5D-ACDB-CE628C3D3331.html
Answered by: WiggleAdamC
Date published: 2020-06-14

Can this track cycle rides?

I would like to record cycle rides to compare speed, heart rate, distance etc. Can this do all that? How difficult is it to achieve this?
Asked by: EllJey
This can indeed record bike rides, and can be paired with Speed, cadence and heart rate straps to enhance this further.
Answered by: WiggleLiam
Date published: 2020-01-28

How long is the warranty?

Asked by: 5672
We can confirm that Garmin products come with a 2 year warranty unless otherwise stated. Hope this helps!
Answered by: WiggleMitch
Date published: 2020-04-28

How accurate is the wrist based heart rate monitor? Will it give an average reading for the run?

Asked by: JoJoJo7930u2i2
The wrist hrm will provide an accurate reading. You are able to edit the date fields that are shown, the fields include an avareage and also current hrm field.
Answered by: WiggleChris
Date published: 2019-12-24

Do i need my phone with me to listen to music?

Asked by: Addieg
With the 245 you will need your phone. The 245 music, £50 more, will store 3.5gb of music on the watch, you'll need your own wireless headphones. Check which ones work on the Garmin website.
Answered by: SPLATCATARAMA
Date published: 2020-08-21

Is this device compatible with all Garmin HRM chest straps?

I have a Forerunner 230 with paired HRM chest strap/transmitter - is this compatible?
Asked by: Wormlegs
We can confirm this would be compatible with both ANT+ and Bluetooth HRM's.
Answered by: WiggleTim
Date published: 2019-09-13

Is this waterproof?

Asked by: Epup20
This watch has a rating of waterproof to 5 ATM/ 50 Meters.
Answered by: WiggleJC
Date published: 2020-03-01

Can this watch track open water swimming?

My old 310XT has died. I use it for running and open water swimming. Can this model track open water swims?
Asked by: fossilcycler
It has a pool swim option on it , not sure about open water . I expect you want gps for that
Answered by: Ronni
Date published: 2021-02-06
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