FORERUNNER 245 Music

FORERUNNER 245

GPS Running Wearable Device with Advanced Training Features

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Introduction

You do the running. Forerunner 245 Music does the thinking. This GPS running smartwatch evaluates performance stats such as VO2 max, aerobic and anaerobic training effects, and training status, which indicates if you’re undertraining or overdoing it. You can also track advanced running dynamics¹ such as ground contact time balance and stride length. Store up to 500 songs right on your watch for phone-free listening, and even sync your favorite music from select streaming services³.

¹When used with Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Run or HRM-Tri monitors (sold separately)
²When paired with a compatible smartphone. See safety and tracking features requirements and limitations
³Requires premium subscription with a third-party music provider
⁴Activity tracking accuracy

KEY FEATURES

MUSIC

TRAINING STATUS

ADVANCED WORKOUTS

RUNNING DYNAMICS¹

SAFETY AND TRACKING²

Your Music, Your Motivation

Take your tunes to go, and leave your phone behind. Store up to 500 of your favorite songs — and even playlists from your streaming services such as Deezer, Spotify and more — right on your watch so you can listen with headphones equipped with BLUETOOTH wireless technology while you run.
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Advanced Running Dynamics and Performance Monitoring

Perfect your running form with detailed running dynamics¹ such as ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. The watch also evaluates your training and recovery, bringing you metrics such as training status and more.

¹When used with Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Run or HRM-Tri monitors (sold separately)

Advanced Workouts

Work out your way by downloading free workouts or creating your own custom ones on the Garmin Connect™ online fitness community. Or if you’ve got a goal in mind for your next 5K, the Garmin Coach feature lets you select from free training plans that adapt to your goals and provide expert coaching every step of the way.

Heightened Awareness

It’s easy to get a little extra peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Forerunner 245 Music has new safety and tracking features¹ that let you share your live location with chosen contacts — manually or automatically with built-in incident detection, if needed. ¹When paired with a compatible smartphone. See safety and tracking features requirements and limitations