The Garmin FR235 GPS Running Watch is a fantastic upgrade to the popular Garmin Forerunner 220 and Garmin Forerunner 230. Built in GPS and Strapless Heart Rate, the Garmin Forerunner 235 is a must have for any runner looking for valuable feedback during a run or post run.
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GPS Running Watch with Wrist-based Heart Rate
- Tracks distance, pace, time, heart rate and more
- Connected features: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking, audio prompts, smart notifications and social media sharing
- Activity tracking² counts daily steps, distance, calories and sleep
- Download data fields, watch faces, widgets and applications from Connect IQ
Heart Rate Measured at the Wrist
Forerunner 235 with Elevate heart rate technology measures heart rate at the wrist 24/7, giving you the option to run without a strap. Its colorful gauge identifies your heart rate zone and beats per minute in real time.
Customize Your Watch and Your Training
No two runners are the same, and neither are their goals. Set yourself up to reach yours by downloading advanced workouts and training plans to your watch from Garmin Connect. You can even customize your data fields, and download watch faces, widgets and applications all for free at Connect IQ.
On and Off the Road Running
A built-in accelerometer captures distance and pace data when you’re running on an indoor track or treadmill, with no need for a separate foot pod accessory. Once you’re done running, it doubles as an activity tracker², counting your steps and calories throughout the day. It also reminds you to move after sitting for more than an hour. Forerunner 235 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly and precisely whether you’re running deep in the woods or near tall buildings.
It's Simple. Period.
Concise, easy-to-understand charts, graphs, maps and more let you view your activities, track progress toward goals and wirelessly upload and share relevant data directly with the online Garmin Connect network. So, you can compete with friends or family members on weekly step or running challenges — and compare your results in real time, using the LiveTrack feature. You can also use the app’s wireless connectivity links to receive current weather conditions, forecasts and smart notifications right on your compatible Garmin device.
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Physical & Performance
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| Physical dimensions |
1.77" x 1.77" x 0.46" (45 x 45 x 11.7 mm) |
| Display size, WxH |
1.23" (31.1 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution, WxH |
215 x 180 pixels |
| Color display |
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| Weight |
1.5 oz (42 g) |
| Battery |
Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life |
11 Hours training, 9 days watch + AT + Notifications + Heart Rate |
| Water rating |
5 ATM |
| GPS-enabled |
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| GLONASS |
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| High-sensitivity receiver |
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| Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone) |
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| Vibration alert |
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| Find my phone |
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| VIRB control |
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| Watch functions |
Includes date and alarm |
Maps & Memory
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| History |
200 hours of activity data |
Running Features
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| Virtual Pacer (compares current pace to target) |
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| V02 max estimate |
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| Recovery advisor |
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| Race predictor |
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| Accelerometer (calculates distance for indoor workouts, without need for a foot pod) |
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| Personal records |
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Cycling Features
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| Bike speed/cadence sensor |
Yes (optional) |
Performance Features
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| Heart rate monitor |
Yes (wrist-based) |
| Foot pod |
Yes (optional) |
| Virtual Partner (train against a digital person) |
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| Virtual Racer (compete against other activities) |
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| Auto Pause (pauses and resumes timer based on speed) |
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| Auto Lap (automatically starts a new lap) |
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| Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout) |
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| Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts) |
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| Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace) |
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| Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal) |
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| Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals) |
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| Heart rate-based calorie computation |
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| Calculates calories burned |
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| Training Effect (measures impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness) |
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| Customizable screen(s) |
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| Shock Resistant |
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Activity Tracking Features
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| Step counter |
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| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) |
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| Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) |
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| Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep) |
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Garmin Connect
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| Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data) |
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| Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer) |
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Additional
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| Additional |
- Connect IQ app support: Yes
- Wrist-based heart rate: Yes
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GPS Running Watch with Wrist-based Heart Rate Tracks distance, pace, time, heart rate and more Connected features: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect.
