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The Garmin Forerunner 970: the ultimate running and triathlon watch for top performances and in-depth insights. Our product expert Lenno is happy to show you why this advanced smartwatch is indispensable for every fanatic runner and triathlete!
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Next-level training insights – Advanced measurements like Training Readiness and HRV status let you know exactly when you’re ready for peak performance.
Multisport powerhouse – Seamlessly switch between running, cycling, swimming and more with comprehensive triathlon and multisport profiles.
Premium AMOLED display – Razor-sharp, clear and always visible, even in bright sunlight – perfect for any workout, indoors or outdoors.
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garmin forerunner 970
The best and most advanced sports watch ever
garmin foreruner 970
The Garmin Forerunner 970 is built for athletes who don’t compromise. Featuring the brightest AMOLED touchscreen ever in a Forerunner, a scratch-resistant sapphire glass lens, and a lightweight titanium bezel, it’s the smartwatch for those who seek performance combined with style and durability.
With advanced multisport features, this watch is built for triathletes. Switch effortlessly between sports during training or racing, while your data is tracked in detail. With Running Economy, Step Speed Loss and Running Tolerance you get deep insights into your technique and resilience, so you can train smarter and perform better.
LET THEM KNOW YOU'RE THERE
WITH A BUILT-IN LED FLASHLIGHT
MADE FOR THE DEMANDS OF TRAINING
WITH UP TO 15 DAYS BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE
Never get lost again
COLOR MAPS WITH IMPROVED NAVIGATION
Always available
SOUNDS BETTER WITH A BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE
SET A NEW TOP TIME
WITH PERSONAL GARMIN COACH TRAINING PLANS FOR RUNNING AND TRIATHLON
CUSTOMIZABLE TRAINING PLANS FROM GARMIN COACH
Train for an event, a milestone or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for running, triathlons, cycling or strength training. Select training plans adjust daily to deliver personalised workouts based on your performance, recovery and health metrics.
RUNNING EFFICIENCY
When you wake up, you’ll get a training fitness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, and training load, among other things. This helps you determine whether it’s a good day for a big workout or if you should take it easy.
FULL-COLOR CARDS
Whether you're running in the city streets or in the woods, the Forerunner 970 smartwatch offers built-in color mapping that is now more dynamic, intuitive and easy to follow.
BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE
Make and answer phone calls from your smartwatch when paired with your smartphone. Additionally, you can control the smartwatch’s features using voice commands, or use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to messages and more.
FOR THE ATHLETES WHO WANT THE BEST OF THE BEST
The Garmin Forerunner 970 is built for athletes who don’t compromise. Featuring the brightest AMOLED touchscreen ever in a Forerunner, a scratch-resistant sapphire glass lens, and a lightweight titanium bezel, it’s the smartwatch for those who seek performance combined with style and durability.
BRIGHT 1.4-INCH AMOLED SCREEN
UP TO 26 HOURS BATTERY LIFE IN GPS MODE
ADVANCED TRAINING AND RECOVERY FEATURES
SATIQ TECHNOLOGY AND MULTI-BAND GPS PROVIDE SUPERIOR POSITIONAL ACCURACY
LIGHTWEIGHT TITANIUM EDGE AND DURABLE SAPPHIRE LENS
BUILT-IN LED FLASHLIGHT
WHY THE FORERUNNER 970 IS SO GOOD
performance features
RUNNING POWER ON THE WRIST
See how much power you’re using on trails and roads, so you can control your effort and improve your training further.
VISUAL RACE PROGNOSIS
Get an estimate of your pace for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon.
PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY
Strategy race day with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.
RUNNING ON THE TRACK
Record accurate lap distances and see your distances in meters – even on a track you've never run before – with a database of over 10,000 tracks (400 meters) worldwide.
REAL TIME STAMINA
Prevent burnout and use this data to track and manage your effort.
TRAINING READINESS
When you wake up, you’ll get a training fitness score based on factors such as sleep quality2, recovery and training load, so you can determine whether it’s a good day for a big workout or if you should take it easy.
SKIN TEMPERATURE
When you wear the smartwatch while you sleep, you can see how your average skin temperature1changes, which can be related to recent activity, sleep environment, possible illnesses, and more.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Measure your performance with advanced training metrics such as VO2 max, training load and more.
RUN VO2 MAX
Estimate your VO2 max by making adjustments based on changing trail and terrain conditions that can affect running performance.
pulse ox sensor
Measure the oxygen saturation in your blood while you are awake or asleep.
View crucial running metrics like cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.
GARMIN ECG APP
The ECG app uses sensors to record the electrical signals that determine your heartbeat. This recording is analyzed to detect signs of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib).
EVENING REPORT
Prepare for tomorrow before you go to bed with a reminder about your sleep needs and tomorrow's workout, weather, and events.
EXPECTED RACE TIME
This race time prediction shows your possible race time and pace if you continue to train properly until the race date you enter.
STEP SPEED LOSS
Improve your running technique and gain insight into how much speed you lose when your foot hits the ground when you pair your smartwatch with the HRM 600 monitor (sold separately).
more activities than ever
PACEPRO™ PACE STRATEGIES
Strategy race day with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.
GARMIN COACH
Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach customizable or ready-made training plans.
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS
See your entire week of daily recommended workouts, which adjust after every run or ride.
WORKOUTS WITH ANIMATION
Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and pilates on the watch screen.
TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT PROFILES
Automatically record split times with built-in profiles for triathlons, duathlons, brick workouts and swims, or create your own.
AUTO LAP® WITH TIMING GATES
Your watch recognizes when you pass mile or kilometer course points and activates automatic laps there instead of GPS-based miles or kilometers when following a course.
PROPOSED FINISH LINE
If you have a course loaded for your race, your smartwatch might suggest updating your data up to the finish line if you forget to stop the timer.
SPOKEN WARNINGS
Get alerts to gain insight into how you're performing and even receive guidance during workouts.
extended navigation
SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY
Benefit from highly accurate positioning with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS OF MULTIPLE CONTINENTS
Download TopoActive maps from around the world with Wi-Fi® connectivity. Easily load and update maps without using a computer.
NEXTFORK™ MAP GUIDE
Navigate with a quick overview and see the distance to the next intersection and the name of the path/trail.
UP AHEAD FUNCTION
Get an at-a-glance view of selected POI checkpoints ahead, such as aid stations, during a race.
DYNAMIC TOUR ROUTE DETERMINATION
Enter how far you want to go and get suggested routes back. If you deviate from the route, your smartwatch will recalculate a new route of the same distance.
CLIMBPRO
View real-time information about your current and upcoming climbing activities.
AUTO LAP® WITH TIMING GATES
Your smartwatch recognizes when you pass mile or kilometer course points and activates automatic laps there instead of GPS-based miles or kilometers when following a course.
ROUTES WITH TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Create or search for existing courses in the Garmin Connect™ app for smart devices, or sync from your favorite third-party platforms and get turn-by-turn directions.
health functions
MORNING REPORT
Get a customizable summary of your sleep, exercise outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up.
HRV STATUS
Gain insight into your overall health, recovery, and training performance while you sleep.
WRIST HEART RATE MEASUREMENT
The watch continuously monitors your heart rate to determine how hard you work during activities.
pulse Ox sensor
Measure your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep and find out how you’re adapting to altitude.
Sleep coach
Get a sleep score and personal coaching on how much sleep you need. Track sleep stages and gain insights to improve your sleep quality.
NAP DETECTION
Track or automatically log your naps to see how they benefit your body and check their recommended time and duration.
LOAD RATIO
View the short- and medium-term load ratio to keep your training development within limits, so you stay healthy and avoid setbacks.
ENERGY MONITORING WITH BODY BATTERY™
Monitor your body's energy levels to determine the best times for activity and rest.
STRESS TRACKING
Find out whether you are having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT™ FEATURE
Have a 2-minute session to capture key health metrics, then generate a report to share with your healthcare provider.
MEASURING BREATHING
See how you breathe, day and night.
HYDRATION TRACKING
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATISATION
See how the current altitude or heat affects you based on your health data.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE TRACKING
Track and monitor your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to receive information about exercise and nutrition.
smart connected features
GARMIN CONNECT APP
View your health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more.
GARMIN MESSENGER™ APP
Communicate by sending and receiving messages on your wrist.
SMARTPHONE NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, messages and alerts on your smartwatch when paired with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone.
MUSIC
Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts (subscription may be required). Use your wireless headphones for phone-free listening.
GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
Simple, fast and secure contactless payment at the checkout or on public transport with participating providers.
Garmin Share
Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends' compatible Garmin devices.
SECURITY AND TRACKING FEATURES
If you feel unsafe or if your watch detects an accident, your watch will send you a message with your live location.
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