Garmin Forerunner 265 Watch Aqua, One Size

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I upgraded for the AMOLED screen and stayed for the coaching. Forerunner 265 nails the basics—accurate GPS, all-day HR, great battery—and the Training Readiness and suggested workouts help me pace hard weeks. It’s light, sweatproof, and syncs quickly; I finish a run and stats are already in the app.""We lean on the Forerunner 265 Watch when we want clearer data and smarter guidance every day. The vivid AMOLED touchscreen makes metrics pop at a glance during intervals and long runs, while the lightweight, sweat-friendly build disappears on the wrist. Overnight, it tracks sleep and HRV to deliver Training Readiness so we wake up knowing whether to push or recover. For structured progress, adaptive coaching and daily suggested workouts tailor sessions to our fitness and race plan, and real-time stamina helps us meter effort late in the run. Multi-band GNSS locks onto satellites fast for reliable route and pace data, while wrist-based heart rate, SpO2 spot checks, and stress tracking round out the wellness view. With up to 13 days of battery life and 5ATM water rating, it’s ready for training blocks, travel, and race day."

Price: $349.99 from Backcountry