Beyond the headlines of new Forerunners

Beyond the headlines of new Forerunners

With the exciting news of the two newest Forerunners - the multisport 310XT and wicked-smart 405CX - the focus has been on the heart-rate based calorie computation in the 405CX and the 310XT's extended battery life (up to 20 hours) and that it's waterproof up to 50 meters. And rightly so. Those features have topped the wish lists of loyal Garmin fans who were thrilled by the news. But did you know that, just like the Edge 705, the Forerunner 310XT works with any ANT+ compatible power meter? Cycling and triathlete blogs have latched on to this and are raving about this wrist-mounted (and affordable) option for displaying power data. And speaking of wrists, people of varied sizes appreciate the 310XT's comfortable wristband and the 405CX being packaged with interchangeable cloth wristbands that will fit wrists big and small. But did you know that those form-fitting wristbands will also work with the original green or black Forerunner 405 that rocked the running world? Yep, look for this adjustable band as a standalone accessory this summer.

When we talk about accessories, we really need to mention the new ultra-sleek foot pod and waterproof heart rate monitor. The foot pod tracks speed and distance indoors, whether its clipped onto your shoelaces or tucked into the insole of certain shoes, and the soft-strap heart rate monitor will monitor your efforts, even if you hardly know it's there. One more feature that has the fitness world buzzing is the addition of vibration alerts to complement the audible signals on the Forerunner 310XT, so that you won't miss your milestones even in the loudest gym or largest crowd. And last but certainly not least, did you know that the Forerunner 405CX is currently shipping to retailers? So now that you have the latest information, you're ready to run with it.

Beyond the headlines of new Forerunners