How to create a course on Garmin Connect

A step–by-step guide to creating a route you can follow on your Garmin watch

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One of the many reasons for choosing one of the best Garmin watches is the ability to create a course, which is essentially pre-planning a running, riding or hiking route before you head out to tackle it, so that you know where you’re going and how long it should take you to complete the route.

Helpfully, Garmin through its Garmin Connect platform (both phone and web app) will let you do that in a pretty straightforward fashion. If you’ve just picked up a Garmin watch that supports courses and want to know how to get started, we’ve put together this quick and easy step-by-step guide.

  •  A compatible Garmin Watch that supports uploading courses. This includes the likes of the Garmin Forerunner 255, 265, Forerunner 965, Enduro and Instinct. Garmin has a list of compatible watches. 
  • Garmin Connect iPhone or Android app. You can also use the Garmin Connect Web app to create a course – you’ll need to download the Garmin Express desktop application if you want to upload the course to your watch. 

1. First steps

Step-by-step guide to creating a course on Garmin Connect

Go to your phone and launch the Garmin Connect app, if you’re using an Android phone, tap the three-line menu icon at the top-left of the screen. On an iPhone, you need to tap More, which should be at the bottom-right of the screen. 

Tap Training & Planning , then tap Courses . 

Tap Create Course or the + icon to start building a course. You can select your course type based on how you’re planning to tackle the route. Garmin courses cover cycling, running and hiking, plus another mode that covers other activities. 

2. Creating a custom route

Step-by-step guide to creating a course on Garmin Connect

Once you’ve chosen your activity you’ll have the option to create a custom route, or one that’s automatically built for you based on a single starting point.

If you select the custom option, you can tap on the map to set your starting point. Next, tap on the endpoint for the course. Once you’ve done that the app will calculate the distance to that point, and details like ascent and descent information to better prepare you for how challenging your route is going to be. 

If you’ve changed your mind about any aspect, you can tap the back arrow icon to redo your route.

3. Finishing touches

Step-by-step guide to creating a course on Garmin Connect

There are some additional course options that you can select by tapping the three dots icon. These include creating a loop back to your starting point, and you can also add course points like aid stations or service stations to refuel. When you’re satisfied with your route, tap Save .

On the next screen you can enter a name for your course, and choose whether to keep the route private or make it public so other Garmin users can try it out. If you want to send the course to your Garmin watch, tap the icon with the phone screen and arrow. From here you’ll be able to send it to your paired device.

1. Select Courses

Course creation in Garmin Connect web app

On your computer go to Garmin Connect and sign in using the email address and password you used to set up your Garmin watch. Using the dropdown menu down the side of the page, select Training and Planning and then Courses.

Select Create New, and as in the Garmin Connect phone app you can choose the type of activity you’d like to build the route for.

Click on the map to create a custom route, or let the app automatically create a route for you. You can additionally search for a location you’d like to include on the route.

There are some additional features here that aren’t available in the mobile app, like creating routes based on popular existing routes, following roads, or creating a freehand route. You can also choose to loop back to the start, add course points, reverse the direction of the route, and do an out and back-style route.

2. Create a new course

Course creation in Garmin Connect web app

Select Create New, and as in the Garmin Connect phone app you can choose the type of activity you’d like to build the route for. Click on the map to create a custom route, or let the app automatically create a route for you. You can additionally search for a location you’d like to include on the route.

3. Save your course

Course creation in Garmin Connect web app

Hit Save to save your course, and choose whether you want the route to be public or kept private. If you want to send the route to your device, select ‘Send to device’ and you’ll then be able to select the watch or watches paired to that Garmin Connect account. 

You’ll then be prompted to open Garmin Express, Garmin’s desktop application that lets you sync settings to your watch, including created routes when connected to your computer.

Simple steps:

Viewing a course on Garmin Connect

When you’ve successfully synced and sent your new course to your watch, you’ll need to go into the workout screen on your watch and select the activity you’ve created the route for.

If, for example, you’ve created a running route, select the Run mode and tap the menu button, which is typically assigned to the middle physical button on the left-hand side of a Garmin watch.

Select Navigation and then Courses. Select your route, and it will load, along with the distance and elevation details.

Can I create a route from a previous workout?

Yes, you can create a route from a workout you’ve previously completed.

From the Connect phone app, go to a recent outdoor activity you’ve completed and tap the three-dots icon, then select ‘Save to My Courses’.

From the Connect web app, go to Activities and open one of your logged outdoor workouts. Click the small cog icon and select ‘Save to My Courses’.

Can you share a course?

From the Garmin Connect phone app, you can share a course by following the above steps and selecting Share. From the web app, select a course that you’ve created, and choose to change it to a public course.

Can you remove a course from a Garmin watch?

You can delete a course loaded onto your Garmin watch if you no longer want to use it, or if you need to free up some space. 

To do this, follow the instructions above for how to view a course on your watch, then when you’ve selected a course use the top-right button to scroll through the course settings, which include a Delete option.

You can also do this from the saved courses section on the Garmin Connect web app.

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Michael is a freelance journalist who has covered consumer technology for over a decade and specializes in wearable and fitness tech. Previously editor of Wareable, he also co-ran the features and reviews sections of T3, and has a long list of bylines in the world of consumer tech sites.

With a focus on fitness trackers, headphones, running wearables, phones, and tablet, he has written for numerous publications including Wired UK, GQ, Men's Fitness, BBC Science Focus, Metro and Stuff, and has appeared on the BBC Travel Show. Michael is a keen swimmer, a runner with a number of marathons under his belt, and is also the co-founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers .

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Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE review: A fitness watch that won’t leave you stranded

The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE doesn’t require a phone to keep you on track, or to help if things go sideways.

By Brian S. Hawkins | Updated Dec 19, 2022 9:14 AM EST

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Smartphones are annoying to tote along on a run, but they can come in very handy. A friend of mine once had a medical emergency while jogging and was able to call 911. My wife sometimes receives uncomfortable attention from strangers while training for races, so she likes the reassurance that comes from being able to call me or a friend if she ever feels unsafe. But both have told me that, all things being equal, they don’t enjoy strapping a phone to an arm or finding a way to secure one in small pockets. That’s where the new Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE sports watch comes in. As its name suggests, the company built LTE technology into one of its popular fitness tracker watches, the Forerunner 945 first released in 2019, so that it now provides powerful safety alerts in addition to advanced athletics tracking in a sophisticated wearable. 

However, the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE can’t break fully from a connected device. You’ll still need your smartphone if you want to stream music from Spotify, get and respond to text messages, make calls, or receive Twitter updates or photos, etc. Replacing your phone isn’t Garmin’s goal. Instead, the company has packed an already feature-rich running watch with a number of reassuring wireless tools. So read on to find out if the latest iteration of the Forerunner 945—and the added cost of its LTE—are right for you. 

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The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE’s design

This Forerunner is a surprisingly classy athletic watch. It’s not as chunky as the company’s Instinct Solar [check out our hands-on review ]. And, while nowhere near as sleek as the Venu 2 [see our thoughts on that model ], the understated design looked good when I met some coworkers for dinner. At 44.4 mm in diameter, 13.9 mm thick, and only 49 grams, it’s comfortable, too. Like many of Garmin’s sports watches , the Forerunner dons a familiar array of five control buttons, which I had no problem finding by touch while working out. 

The watch’s lens is made from strong Corning Gorilla Glass DX (similar to the material used on various smartphones) and it’s set into a fiber-reinforced polymer bezel. This watch can take some abuse. The included silicone watchband feels fine, but it traps sweat and I’d prefer something that breathes more. Thankfully, Garmin and third-party providers offer dozens of replacement bands. Finding the right look and feel requires only a quick Internet search. 

The bright, color display provides ample information at a glance, and it’s easy to read in full sunlight. Backlighting helps when it gets darker. Garmin preloaded the Forerunner 945 LTE with a number of watch face options. You can download more from the GarminConnect store or third parties. From there, it’s easy to tweak what information is displayed and how it’s laid out. You can also adjust the colors. Personally, I prefer a simple watch face with the time and date. I included message alerts for a while, but I get so many during the day that I can’t keep up, and seeing an icon with the number 75 next to it was just embarrassing. Three clicks of a button and, unlike all those unanswered message alerts, it was gone.

Setting up the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE

Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE on a wrist

My watch arrived 92-percent charged out of the box. I still topped it off by plugging it into a USB power source (you’ll need to supply your own adapter). In typical Garmin fashion, it charges via a proprietary multipin cable. Some companies, like Apple, have opted for wireless magnetic charging, but using a cable is definitely faster. 

Garmin reports that the battery lasts up to two weeks in smartwatch mode and up to seven hours in GPS mode with music and LTE LiveTrack activated. In my tests, I was able to go a little more than 13 days before the watch died on me. However, in GPS mode, it did last the reported seven hours, though not much more. 

Once charged, the watch guided me through its setup using helpful prompts that started by linking to my phone through Bluetooth to take advantage of the downloadable Garmin Connect app (available for both iOS and Android). From there, I established my baseline for health tracking, including weight, height, and sleep patterns , as well as other biometrics. I was also able to link the watch’s Spotify app to my account in order to stream music through my device or play music I downloaded to the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE itself. The app then provided a quick-start guide to the watch’s top-level navigation and functions. You can also activate some of the community features, like challenges.

This is also where you set up your LTE plan. I was thrilled to discover I didn’t need to contact my cellphone service provider to activate a second line. In fact, you don’t need to sign up for a plan with any of the phone providers. The watch uses Garmin’s own cellular service. You’ll have to pay $5.99 per month with an annual subscription ($6.99 a month without). You’ll have to decide for yourself whether that fits your budget, but I found the price more than reasonable for what this watch provides. 

LTE connectivity

I was excited by the prospect of the Forerunner’s new LTE connectivity. I dreamed of owning Dick Tracy’s communicator watch when I was a kid, so the lure of having a wearable that wasn’t tethered to my iPhone was impossible to ignore. But that’s not exactly what Garmin had in mind when they designed this sports watch. 

The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE, which costs $50 more than the base model, uses its over-the-air functionality to add helpful tracking features for both performance metrics and well-being, such as real-time progress sharing, crash detection, and emergency response team assistance request.

The Assistance tool is the one you hope you never have to use. It sends a message to your emergency contacts if you’re feeling unsafe or you’re lost, and it includes location data so they can find you. Assistance Plus takes this a step further by sending your name and location to the Garmin IERCC, which is a professional emergency response coordination center that then contacts emergency services to get you out of trouble. This is the same technology Garmin uses on its navigation tools to help rescue people at sea, when mountain climbing, and in other extreme situations. For extreme runners, backcountry skiers, wilderness hikers, people who like to swim in the open ocean, this safety tool is a no-brainer.

Taking it for a test run

Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE fitness mode

I tested out LiveTrack, a tool that lets friends and family follow your location in real-time, on a jog through my new neighborhood. My friend, back in his apartment, followed my route without any trouble through an invite-only web portal. Of course, it also showed him how long I chilled out in the park halfway through my run. The tool was accurate enough that he could even figure out which bench I sat on. Busted!  

Spectator Messaging is a fun tool that lets friends, family, coaches, or teammates add some extra motivation during a race by delivering audio and text messages.

Finally, Live Event Sharing automatically sends race updates to your friends so they can stay up-to-date on your pace, location, and time. No need to press a button or do anything else that might break your concentration or interrupt your stride.

The rest of the specs

The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE puts a lot of information on your wrist, but the lack of touchscreen technology means navigating what to me often felt like a maze of submenus. Expect a learning curve.

That said, hot-buttons take you to convenient widgets that provide snapshots of such biometric data as heart rate, step count, run details, and pulse ox. Some widgets report the weather, provide calendar alerts, notifications, and similar information. This is just surface-level information; dive deeper via the watch or the Garmin Connect app.

Thankfully, dedicated buttons access the music player and stopwatch, two features that I hate hunting for in the middle of a workout.

While navigating the watch is sometimes trickier than I’d like, Garmin does an excellent job of conveying information clearly and concisely through the smart use of icons, colors, and easy-to-read text. I only needed to glance at my wrist to read my lap time and heart rate.

Keep track of your movement and activities

The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE tracks all sorts of preloaded activities—like biking, paddling, hiking, walking, snowboarding, and rafting. You can easily add new ones. With its focus on running, it’s no surprise this GPS fitness watch provides different running options, including outdoor, indoor track, and trail. You can also get real-time feedback on your form, including cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, stride length, and more by pairing it with a running dynamics accessory. 

The watch suggests times for heat and altitude acclimation, lactate threshold, predicted race times, and training load and focus. It even provides daily suggested workouts. It tracks sleep data and then combines it with other information to help compute body battery, a measurement of energy levels. This, in turn, cycles back into the data set that helps the watch set up workout plans. 

Garmin has a long history of making excellent navigation tools, and the Forerunner 945 LTE includes full-color mapping of streets and trails, plus you can create your own courses in the Garmin Connect app. ClimbPro ascent planner displays real-time information including gradient, distance, and elevation gain. The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE also includes turn-by-turn navigation and round-trip routing. 

Pay as you play

I like to keep my wallet secured in my locker when working out at the gym. The Garmin Pay feature lets me use my watch to pay for things like juice or a light snack in the same way that I might use my phone and Apple Pay. Just add a credit or debit card to the Garmin Pay wallet and you’re all set. It’s also handy for anyone who worries about losing their credit cards when running, or who spends a lot of time in the water. No one likes a wad of soggy cash.

So, who should buy the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE?

The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE is an upgrade to the original Forerunner 945, but it’s not an upgrade everyone needs. It provides peace of mind and fun features for fitness trackers, especially racers, but if you spend most of your workout time in the gym or running on a local track or in a safe neighborhood, you could save some money by considering running watches like the original Forerunner 945 or the Instinct line. They cost less but have nearly the same tracking, measurement, and training capabilities. 

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Brian is a documentary producer, director, and cameraman on feature films and docu-series, and has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist. He enjoys covering pop-culture, tech, and the conflation of the two.

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Garmin Forerunner 945 review

The garmin forerunner 945 is an excellent sports tracking companion for multi-sport athletes seeking an abundance of metrics and solid battery life.

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Live Science Verdict

The Garmin Forerunner 945 is a pricey but high-performing multisport watch that offers reliable battery life, generous sport tracking options, and thorough health monitoring packed into a lightweight fitness tracker.

Excellent battery life

Lightweight

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Bulky on slimmer wrists

Unlikely you will use all the features included

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Any dedicated multisport athlete out there such as triathletes or running junkies will lap up the rich selection of features available with the Garmin Forerunner 945. It’s packed with health and performance monitoring features that have been crafted into a lightweight design, so you don’t need to worry about this fitness tracker weighing you down during your training or races.

My first ever running watch that I purchased back in my days of running as a student was the Garmin Forerunner 735XT, so I was intrigued to take the Forerunner 945 for a spin and see just what can be expected from this much more up-to-date model and whether it’s a credible entry for our best fitness tracker guide. 

Battery: 14 days in smartwatch mode, 36 hours in GPS mode and 10 hours in GPS mode with music

GPS availability: Yes

Water proofing: Yes, 5 ATM

Display type: 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)

Heart rate tracker: Yes

Sleep tracker: Yes

While the Forerunner 735XT is a suitable match for any multisport athlete on a tighter budget, after testing the Forerunner 945 I can see why it's worth considering the extra $150. Alongside having the ability to track absolutely everything, including things that don’t involve us moving (such as sleep and stress), a big sell for most of us is battery life. Thanks to Garmin, the Forerunner 945 boasts longer battery life in general mode and GPS mode. The tracker offers map routing in full color and there are 30 different sport modes to track your training with. 

You can even store up to 1000 songs directly on the tracker. With a built-in pulse oximeter, you can track your blood oxygen levels and the Forerunner 945 upgraded optical heart monitor means you can track your heart rate during swimming activities as well. You can make use of the barometer to keep tabs on any wild changes to the weather and an added bonus for the more adventurous, damage-prone athletes is the damage-resistant glass.

It’s clear that the Garmin Forerunner 945 is one of the best Garmin watches for a reason, but how does it stack up across all the major categories from price to performance? Let’s find out…

The Garmin Forerunner 945 first entered the fitness tracking scene in April 2019 and its face value price then was $599.99/£519.99. However, with newer Garmin models such as the popular selection of Fenix watches available, you’ll quite easily pick the Forerunner 945 up for $399.99/£320.99. This will make a significant dent in your wallet but packs in various Fenix features for a much lesser cost than the likes of a Fenix 7 asking for a whopping $699.99/£599.99.

Garmin Forerunner 945

As I said before, the Garmin Forerunner 735XT was the first fitness tracker I bought for myself. This always felt bulky and the very practical plastic look to it reminded me of black lego at times. It was too unattractive for me to want to wear it anywhere outside the gym or off a trail route. Enter the Forerunner 945 and despite the actual watch face looking bulky, it's got a slimmer and more nonchalant aesthetic going on. It weighs in at 50 grams which ain't bad for all this watch packs in. The heart rate monitor juts out on the underside of the watch, but not enough so that you are aware of any discomfort or pressure.

The watch comes in one case size (47 x 47 x 13.7mm) and offers two color options (black with a black strap or black with a blue strap). The limited color option wasn’t an issue for me as some other Garmin models – such as the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar tracker – slightly overwhelms me with the many color variations available. What I will say though is that anyone with naturally slimmer wrists or those who prefer a smaller watch face may wish Garmin had provided more than one size.

The Garmin Forerunner 945 isn’t touchscreen but I don’t see this being an issue for those runners or triathletes looking for accurate sport and health tracking over touch screen facilities. I personally don't enjoy fiddling around a touch screen mid-run with sweaty, fumbly fingers. Instead, there are five buttons located around the side of the watch face, three on the left and a further two situated on the right side of the screen. This is pretty standard for most Garmin fitness trackers.

Garmin Forerunner 945

As this fitness tracker is well suited to the outdoorsy runner or keen triathlete, the Forerunner 945 features a transflective display technology to make sure you can view your screen better in sunlight. During testing, I had few problems with screen visibility, even on the sunniest of days. But on the few occasions when I did, such as training in the gym, I simply used the top-left button to toggle on a backlight. Alternatively, during a workout, you can flick your wrist and this same backlight will turn itself on.

The silicone watch strap sits comfortably on the wrist, is sweat friendly, and stays put. The little band that keeps the end of the strap in place did snap on me on my old Forerunner 735XT after some time but the one on the Forerunner 945 seems a little sturdier, but only time will tell. It does feel fairly bulky in bed but anyone who wears a heavier option like the Garmin Fenix 7, which weighs nearly 30 grams more, won’t complain about this.

After having a feel of the Forerunner 945 once it was out of its box and wearing it in various weather conditions plus an indoor and outdoor pool, I have a lot of trust in the durability of this watch. I’ve never smashed the screen of a fitness tracker and I certainly don’t see this happening with the Forerunner 945.

The Garmin Forerunner 945 is no basic step counter for those looking to kickstart a fitness journey. It is a fully fledged advanced fitness tracker, hence why it can track 30 different sports, many of which most users won’t make use of no matter how much of a hybrid athlete you are. During testing I made the most of the very popular Garmin sport modes which were running, biking, and swimming as well as some bonus modes (some of my personal favorite workouts) like Pilates, yoga and strength training. 

I’d say the Forerunner 945 reveals important health metrics throughout all of these sports modes, but I gained most from activities that are core to Garmin like running and cycling. If you want to track yoga you need to input the moves via the app prior to training for a more thorough analysis after. I also didn’t find the watch picked up my reps correctly while strength training, but I still gained from seeing my average and max heart rate and calories burned.

Garmin Forerunner 945 metrics

Garmin has included its Elevate v3 heart rate tech inside the Forerunner 945 alongside a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. Measuring blood oxygen saturation levels is a handy way to gauge how you are handling increased activity or training levels. The pulse ox sensor can let you know how well you are acclimating to higher altitudes. This wasn’t possible to test in the city but a good feature to have for many hikers, or athletes living in hotter climates, reading this. 

A fitness tracker that picks up GPS signals swiftly is a must for anyone who takes their training seriously. While testing the Forerunner 945 I never waited longer than 30 seconds for the GPS signal to pick up and I found the real-time updates on things like pace proved accurate no matter the location or type of run I was completing. I put this to the test, alongside other metrics such as the heart rate monitor, by strapping on the Polar Pacer fitness tracker to my other wrist. There were very small differences in results between the two.

Garmin Forerunner 945

No matter what region you buy a Forerunner 945 from, they will all come with detailed, colored maps of the region they were bought in. The maps include digital elevation data and allow you to navigate around the map by the press of the top right button. Using the map feature you can view navigational points, terrains, and build ‘Round-Trip Courses’. The latter is a great tool for any runners or cyclists in need of Garmin to come up with a route for them, all they need to do is give a distance and desired direction of travel to follow. I found this to be handy as I’m hopeless with navigation in fresh locations and it doesn’t require any internet connection. I also found that I could adjust my pace and effort better when wearing the Forerunner 945 while following a route as the wearable provided information on distance and elevation remaining and details on your climb.

If you’re interested in the smart features that Garmin has added to the Forerunner 945 then music is arguably one of the most appealing upgrades to this watch. You have the option to load your own music library to your tracker (warning: this is quite a long and tedious process) or you can sync it with a supported third-party service. For example, if you own a subscription with Spotify or Deezer you can download offline playlists to the watch via the Garmin Connect app. This meant I was able to listen to music or a podcast out on a run without carrying my phone. If you’re like me and worry about leaving your phone at home while training in case of emergencies, Garmin has added Assistant and Incident Detection to the watch. When you first set up the watch you can add three contacts who will be alerted via text and email if you have a fall whilst out on a run or cycle. The feature can also be activated by yourself by holding down the backlight button.

Garmin Pay is another smart feature available with the Forerunner 945. However, until Garmin makes this compatible with more UK banks, I (and I’m sure many other UK residents) won’t benefit from this feature. Using the Connect IQ store you can download new watch faces and apps to personalize your tracker. I didn’t find many worthwhile apps available to download and this is where an actual smartwatch would be better for those less interested in receiving more advanced performance metrics and more into smart features.

With the addition of a PulseOx sensor to the Forerunner 945, you can set your device to track your blood oxygen saturation as you sleep. Perhaps if Garmin continues to develop this feature, one day you may be able to detect sleep disorders such as sleep apnea but as of now the Forerunner 945 just breaks down your sleep into light, deep, and REM sleep and shares a graph of your movement in bed. I found the watch often overestimated my sleep, thinking I was asleep while reading or watching TV before bed. Fitness tracker brands like Polar offer more in-depth details on sleep quality via their watches. They break down your sleep score and identify which areas of your daily routine could be interfering with a good night’s sleep and where things might need adjusting.

Garmin Forerunner 945

Nobody wants to leave the house for a run or cycle and see the dreaded image of a low battery bar on their watch. Some Garmin fitness trackers offer unreal battery life such as the Garmin Instinct 2S, which can charge via sun-rays. Fortunately, I had no hiccups with the Forerunner 945 and that’s with regularly listening to music while working out and using GPS during runs. I ended up charging around every three to four days while using these functions and without music, I didn’t find myself charging the watch till around eleven days on full charge. As I live in London, the PulseOx sensor isn't much use to me being far from any significant altitudes but this will probably drain a decent amount of battery if used regularly.

Overall, the optical heart rate tracking did not disappoint across the various runs I completed while testing the Forerunner 945. As I said before, my average heart rate was nearly identical to the reading of my Polar Pacer fitness tracker on my other wrist. But if you do prefer ultimate precision during training then it’s a good idea to buy yourself a chest strap (like the Garmin HRM Run or HRM Pro heart rate strap) as well to ensure your heart rate readings are as accurate as possible.

Pretty much all Garmin fitness trackers measure VO2 max , your VO2 max reveals how effectively your heart and veins forward blood to your muscles and the rest of your body. Therefore, gaining knowledge on your VO2 max can help you measure your fitness levels. Garmin uses this measurement on the Forerunner 945 to offer race predictions. This is something I always think will come in use for beginner runners but I’m yet to be impressed by the predicted race times I’ve been handed from the fitness tracker. I ran a 5K faster than the estimation and a 10K slower than the predicted time. I’m not sure how many advanced athletes will use the race prediction feature anyway.

I mentioned earlier that I was really impressed with how promptly the GPS signal picked up and I don’t have a bad word to say about the speedy GPS chip and global navigation system (GPS GLONASS and Galileo) that Garmin has included in this fitness tracker. My main bugbear with the Forerunner 945, and most other Garmin models I’ve tested, is how inefficient they can be when attempting to count your reps while lifting or exercising in the gym. This is amendable after your workout via the Garmin Connect app, but I never end up getting round to doing this and wish I’d not bothered recording my strength sessions as they rarely reflect what I have actually completed.

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To put it simply, the Garmin Forerunner 945 is a top-class sports tracking and training analysis fitness tracker. I was pleasantly surprised at how some of its new key features enhanced my training during testing and by the general depth and accuracy provided by the watch when it came to recording core activities like running and biking. Having access to color maps, suggested routes, and live navigation really is a game-changer for getting out and exploring new running or cycling trails without worrying about running out of time or getting lost. The additional smart features, especially the music compatibility, contribute to the enjoyment factor during training and the Forerunner 945 is nice and lightweight to wear, although it could be a little less bulky looking.

Yes, I had some issues with tracking my strength training and things like sleep analysis could be better in this watch, but nothing that interfered with its main performance tracking abilities in the core sports that most users will wear this watch for. I do wonder if it is possible for a user to make use of everything the Forerunner 945 has to offer for such a substantial purchase but on the flipside, you could be splashing out just under a grand for a Garmin Fenix 7X.

Garmin Epix 2 worn on person's wrist, showing weather on watch face

If you like the sound of having a sports specialist fitness tracker but don’t feel like you would use all the features and analysis that the Forerunner 945 has to offer, then you might prefer the Polar Pacer. This is a no-nonsense watch best suited to runners that just need accuracy when it comes to time, pace, distance, laps, GPS, and heart rate tracking. The things it does go above and beyond on are sleep and recovery tools, two things that are essential for becoming a better runner. It’s lighter in weight but the Polar Pacer does cost the same as the Forerunner 945 ($299.99).

On the other hand, if you want to really splurge out on a more plush fitness tracker then the Garmin Epix 2 (above) should be on your radar. This will offer stronger battery life, a greater number of activities available to track, onboard music storage, and contactless payments but on a more sophisticated design, plus its touch screen. This fancier watch comes at a price though, you’ll find yourself parting with $899-$999 if you want one of these on hand for your training.

Jessica Downey

Jessica is a Staff Writer at our sister site Fit&Well. Her love for keeping fit and fueling her body with healthy and enjoyable food led her to write about all things fitness and health-related. If she isn’t out testing the latest fitness products such as the latest running shoe or yoga mat then she can be found on the Fit&Well news desk writing news and features on the best ways to build strength, active aging, female health, and anything in between. Before then she had a small stint writing in local news, has also written for Runners World UK (print and digital), and gained experience with global content marketing agency, Cedar Communications.

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Trains Moscow to Elektrostal: Times, Prices and Tickets

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Moscow to Elektrostal by train

The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

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How can I find the cheapest train tickets to get from Moscow to Elektrostal?

Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as , but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets. Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results. Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

How many journeys from Moscow to Elektrostal are there every day?

On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

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If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Moscow to Elektrostal.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Moscow to Elektrostal

The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

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When travelling to Elektrostal by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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