EVERYWHERE

A TOP NEW SMARTWATCH

FOR RUNNERS

There’s nothing worse than struggling to view your watch data or scroll through different screens while literally on the run. Garmin’s new Forerunner 265 has a vibrant, easy-to-read AMOLED display with crisp graphics, plus touchscreen capability that makes it a breeze to view real-time running data and quickly scroll through screens and menus whether you’re navigating trails or busy city streets. Long-distance runners will appreciate the battery life, which lasts up to 13 days in smartwatch mode or up to 20 hours in GPS mode (perfect for long races). Wake up to a personalized morning report with recovery and suggested workout information based on your sleep, heart-rate variability, and upcoming training or race goals (input your future races, events, or workouts into the Garmin Connect app so your wrist-based trainer can better guide you — one of the watch’s most impressive features). The suggested workouts — and your Training Readiness and Body Battery scores — shift based on your recovery, sleep, training performance, HRV, and overall goals. Basically, let this smart watch do the thinking so you can focus on running. Load up the watch with songs or playlists from Spotify, Amazon Prime, or your own collection, for instance, so you can pass the miles with your favorite tunes without having to carry a phone. For travelers, use the watch to find existing routes at your destination — whether you’re looking for a good training run while on vacation or a good recovery run at a destination race — using the Garmin Connect app and download those onto your watch. The Forerunner 265 also comes preloaded with free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga, and Pilates workouts, so you can do quick workouts in your hotel room. Choose from a 42mm or 46mm watchband. $449.99. www.garmin.com

KARI BODNARCHUK