GARMIN Forerunner 610 (Premium HRM)

Touch, tap and run. A GPS watch with a difference...

Once more, Garmin is first off the mark with the Forerunner 610. The new water-resistant touchscreen interface allows setting adjustment with a stroke, whilst a mere tap allows switching between training pages.

The 610's pretty face belies a mind to think - it computes accurate distance, pace, GPS position, heart rate, calories and more. Virtual Racer allows you to challenge both your own and others' previous bests. It even accounts for varying speed and real-time conditions to eliminate bias. Training vibration alerts will ensure that when your reach your goal, you'll know about it.

New to the Garmin range of running GPS watches is Training Effect, which tells you how your current activity is affecting your aerobic fitness, based on your profile, heart rate and activity difficulty. The 610 also offers customizable heart rate zones, alerts and heart-rate based calorie computations.

Features -

Virtual Racer
Compete against data downloaded from Garmin Connect.

Training Effect
Gauges the effect of your workout by measuring the quality, not quantity of your training.

Auto Sync
Unit automatically transfers data to your computer when in range.

Garmin Connect
Compatible with Garmin's online community where you analyse, categorize and share data.

Garmin Training Centre
Track and analyse fitness activities with Garmin Training Centre software.

Virtual Partner
Train against a digital person.

Courses
Compete against previous activities.

Auto Pause & Lap
Forerunner can pause and resume timer based on speed and automatically start a new lap.

Auto Scroll
Cycles through data pages during workout.

Advanced Workouts
Create custom, goal-oriented workouts. A pace alert can be set to trigger if you vary from preset pace.

Time / Distance Alert
Triggers alarm when you reach goal.

Vibration Alert
Choose between alert tones and/or vibration alert.

Interval Training
Set up exercise and rest intervals.

Customizable Screens
Personalise the screens to display the data you want.

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Cycling or indoors? Both? The Forerunner 610 Supports Garmin's S/C 10 cadence sensor as well as the latest version of Garmin foot pod.

Specifications -

Physical

Weight - 72 g
Dimensions - 46 x 64 x 14 mm
Water resistant - IPX7

Display

Dimensions - 25 mm [diameter]
Resolution - 128 x 128 px
Touchscreen

Battery

Type - rechargeable li-ion
Life - 8 hrs / 4 wks [training / power-saving mode]

GPS

High sensitivity receiver
Basemap - no
Ability to add maps - no
Lap history - 1000 laps
Waypoints - 100
Routes - no

Includes -

Forerunner 610
Premium heart rate monitor
AC charger
Charging cradle
USB ANT stick
Quick start manual
Owner's manual on disk