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title: "Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS"
brand: "garmin"
price: "€ 394.59"
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# GPS Precision Smartphone Compatible 15-Hour Battery Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** € 394.59
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏃‍♂️ Elevate Your Run with Precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** € 394.59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1167977-garmin-forerunner-101-waterproof-running-gps)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stay on Track:** Mark and navigate to specific locations effortlessly with an electronic map.
- • **Compact Display:** 1.5-inch display ensures you can see your stats at a glance.
- • **Versatile Routes:** Easily retrace your steps or reverse routes for a fresh running experience.
- • **Lightweight Design:** Weighing only 0.3 kg, it’s the perfect companion for your runs.
- • **Navigate with Confidence:** Experience precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data for exact location tracking.

## Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 101 is a waterproof running GPS that offers precise location tracking with its advanced GPS sensor. With a lightweight design and a 15-hour battery life, it’s perfect for both casual joggers and serious runners looking to enhance their training experience.

## Description

Product description               GPS and a personal training device!The Forerunner 101 is a personal training device designed for the high-performance athlete as well as the recreational walker or runner. This wrist-top GPS product offers athletes the same features as the Forerunner 201, but operates on two AAA batteries and cannot be hooked up to the computer. It offers an easy-to-read display, adjustable wristband and an integrated GPS sensor. It is compact, lightweight and waterproof. The Forerunner 101 is the ultimate personal trainer. It uses GPS satellites to calculate speed, distance and pace information so you can focus on your run. You don't even have to think about starting and stopping the timer or punching the lap button to record stats; Forerunner will do it automatically. When you need motivation, Forerunner's Virtual Partner                  .com               .com Product Description The Forerunner 101 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data--all in one compact unit that straps to your wrist. It's a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. 101 201 301 1. Allows you to set up profiles for running, biking, and another sport. 2. Set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart rate). Speed Pace Distance Calories burned Heart rate Sports profiles1 Advanced workouts2 PC interface (serial)  (USB) Analyze workout data on PC Size (inches, WxDxH) 3.3 x .9 x 1.7 3.3 x .7 x 1.7 3.3 x .7 x 1.7 Weight (ounces, with batteries) 2.6 2.75 2.75 Batteries 2 AAAs, 15 hours Rechargeable, 15 hours Rechargeable, 14 hours And because it is a high quality Garmin GPS device, you get many of the features GPS users have come to rely on, such as precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data. The Forerunner 101 is easy to use right out of the box and it delivers the benefits of GPS technology. Although it lacks the rechargeable battery and PC connectivity features of the Forerunner 201, the 101 retains all of the other great features of the 201, at an even more affordable price. The Virtual Partner feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind. Almost as important as the training device itself are the accessories to integrate it with your active lifestyle. If you're into cycling, the best way to keep an eye on your GPS while you ride is with a bike mount bracket that straps to the handlebars of your bike, motorcycle, or whatever you're traveling with for easy viewing.Other Forerunner 101 features:  Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map. Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout. Lap history--such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace--can be stored for 5000 laps. Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record. Automated stopwatch provides auto-lap and auto-pause features. Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace. Time and distance whistles can be set to sound when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.  Auto Menu: Timer pauses when you stop running. Auto lap logs your performance over a predetermined distance. History: Review training history by day or week. Map: Navigate back to the start or to a stored location. Virtual Partner: Set time, pace, and distance goals, and train with a "virtual partner."  What's in the box: Forerunner 101 unit, wrist strap, manual, and quickstart guide.

## Features

- GPS Sensor Provides Precise Latitude, Longitude
- & Altitude Data For Exact Location Information
- Mark Specific Locations & Then Look-Up & Navigate
- To These Points Using An Electronic Map
- Retrace Steps To A Starting Point Or Reverse Normal Routes For Routine Variation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Sensor Type | GPS |
| Supported Battery Types | Alkaline |
| Battery Average Life | 15 Hours |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones |
| Item Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| Display Size | 1.5 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Screen Size:** 1.5 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Distance, Elevation, Speed, Time/date
- **Connectivity Technology:** antenna
- **Map Type:** Satellite
- **Included Components:** Adjustable wristband, 2 AAA batteries
- **Battery Life:** 15 Hours
- **Mounting Type:** Wrist Mount
- **Resolution:** 480 x 272
- **Item Weight:** 0.3 Kilograms

## Images

![Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AzPJuNZaL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this measure top speed? or max speed?  i want to use on my sons RC car...**
A: It can measure speed but via GPS method, so there will be a slight delay in calculating position change via satellites before it knows how fast it is going.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbeatable for Walking - A Fantastic Piece of Technology
*by E***N on September 23, 2004*

This thing is an excellent product at a very reasonable price.It is lightweight and has an ingenious strap system so you can wear it on your wrist or even over a jacket (It get's cold here in Oregon). The batteries last a Long Time, just be sure to turn it off when you are done using it. There is no auto-off after a certain amount of time, like my other GPS unit.You get the data you need and more.Pace, altitude, distance, time, lap, and it creates a map of your walk at the same time, so you can use it to back track. The reception is good here and I live (and walk) in a Pacific Northwest forest! When it does lose a signal, it grabs it back quickly.Be sure to set it outside about 5 minutes before you want to walk or run. It takes a while to get the first fix, which can be frustrating if you are waiting.You can use it as a basic GPS, so if you hike in a strange place turn it on, start a new run and it will draw you a map and point you the way back to where you started. Pretty Neat.I have another GPS with much more sophisticated and extensive GPS features, but I find myself using the Forerunner instead most of the time when I am hiking. After getting used to the convenience of the light weight, hands-free Forerunner with it's big easy to read display, the other GPS seems like carrying a brick.Update 3/2009: Even though I wrote this review years ago and technology has greatly advanced - mine finally got lost and I investigated all of the newer options. I was willing to spend more. But I am buying another one of these again. I usually like the newest stuff - but nothing seems to match the combo of size and utility. If the batteries are a concern - get a battery recharger.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ love, love, love, love it!!!
*by J***I on May 6, 2004*

That being said, I only give it 4 stars because I kind of miss the ability to link to my computer (I'm an ultra geek). Still, Lion batteries ONLY have a life of 3 years max - don't let anyone tell you otherwise - and 3 years it won't be NEAR it's original life. EVEN IF it were brand new out of the box, Lion chemistry starts to decay the day after it comes off the manufacturing line - do some research on the internet - that's why the whole slew of ipods are all dying right now.Enough said - AAA batteries was the primary reason I bought this. Truth is, I rarely keep gadgets long enough to worry about the batteries, but I like passing them on to family and friends and I'd like them to get something that they can use for a couple of years too... Plus, I like putting in a fresh set of batteries every week and not having to worry if it's fully charged... (I use rechargeable AAA's).All the other reviewers have already covered the basics of the watch. Very easy to use, backlight is amazing at night. History and data compilation are interesting.What I really wanted to convey is that I was on the fence about this for over a month. Was it worth the money? Would I use it enough? Without a doubt - YES! If it broke today I'd buy a new one tomorrow. The best thing about it is freedom.I'm pretty anal - most serious runners are. I stick to the exact same path so I can get statistics, make sure I'm sticking to my pace, make sure I ran the distance I intended, compare my run with previous runs. After a while though, it can get a little boring. All of a sudden, I put this on and I'm free from all that. I can run anywhere, I run spontaneously - but a glance down at my wrist and I know how far I've run, I know I'm keeping pace, EVERYTHING. And that little training buddy is pretty cool too - although I usually just like the raw data screen...I hope in future versions they'll integrate a heart rate monitor. I have one now but can't bring myself to wear two devices at a time...-jr

### ⭐⭐⭐ Good for distance, Poor for pacing.
*by S***G on August 22, 2009*

If your looking for a GPS watch under $100 to just measure distance walked, run, or biked, then this watch will fit the bill. But if your a runner or biker looking for more advanced features like pacing you will probably be better served getting the Forerunner 205 for $50 more.Here is my experience with the Forerunner 101:I run a 5 mile loop along a pedestrian only parkway next to a lake. The distance markers have been measured and verified by a local track club so I know they are accurate. The Forerunner 101 usually hits the markers right on or is within +/- .05 of the marker, and the total distance is also within this variance. The pacing is a different matter. I usually run this 5 mile loop in around 40 mins. for a mile pace of about 8 mins./mile. The watch pacing swings wildly up or down per mile so one minute it says I'm running 10 mins./mile and then a few seconds later 7 mins./mile. During the course of the run it will level off for awhile to what seems a fairly accurate pace reading of about 8 mins./mile, but at some point will fluctuate wildly again. I have also used this watch in a 5K race with the same pacing fluctuations.The GPS acquisition when you first turn on the watch does take awhile, normally 2 - 5 minutes. So you definitely don't want to turn the watch on a few seconds before they fire the gun to start a race. I like the history log that records and stores the times for each run by weeks, this makes it easy to track each run without having to enter the information in a database.The bottom line here is to keep in mind this watch has been around since 2002, so the technology is dated. If your on a tight budget and just want to know your distance traveled this watch should work for you, otherwise put the money towards a newer model.

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