Description
Because the world of GPS running watches can be daunting, Garmin made the Forerunner 35 friendly. The compact GPS provides precise speed and distance data for lots of activities. The Elevate optical heartrate monitor, reads straight off your wrist. To make things simple, the Forerunner 35 learns your activity level and gradually increases your daily goals to guide you toward a healthier lifestyle.
- Elevate™ optical heart rate monitor for training without a chest strap.
- Optical heartrate sensors measure changes in blood volume under the skin, and work best when worn snuggly, 1 to 3 finger-widths above your wrist bone.
- Rebroadcast of your HR over ANT+.
- On-device data includes daily step count, goal countdown, inactivity timer, distance, calories, and time and date.
- 24/7 heartrate recording measures continual resting HR, average resting HR and accurate HR during motion-intense activities.
- Activity specific profiles: Run Outdoor, Indoor Run (GPS turned off), Bike, Cardio, and Walk.
- Internet Live Tracking during activities (through a connected smartphone) to share location and heartrate with friends or coaches.
- Move bar reminds you to move after being stationary for too long.
- Smart notifications (emails, texts, alerts and more) and music controls via Bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone.
- Note: connects to Bluetooth Smart mobile devices, but not Bluetooth Smart sensors.
- Battery lasts up to 9 days in non-GPS mode.
- Can automatically sync your data to Garmin Connect, a free online fitness community.
- Sleep tracking mode monitors total sleep hours and restful sleep.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Weight | 38g |
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Ideal for |
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Face material
Polycarbonate is inexpensive and light, with good clarity and wear-resistance. Mineral crystal glass offers greater clarity and significantly greater wear-resistance. Sapphire crystal is better still for clarity and wear-resistance. |
Acrylic |
Wrist strap material | Silicone |
Display dimensions | 2.4 x 2.4cm |
IPX rating
Indicates the degree of protection against liquid. IP X1: Dripping water while in normal operating orientation; IP X4: Splashing water; IP X5: Water jets; IP X6: Powerful water jets; IP X7: Immersion up to 1m ≤ 30 minutes; IP X8: Suitable for submersion as specified by manufacturer. |
IP X8 |
Dimensions | 4.1 x 3.6 x 1.3cm |
Snooze | No |
Countdown timer | Yes |
Stopwatch | Yes |
Electronic compass
An electronic compass allows the user to view their heading in situations where they are either standing still or moving too slowly for the GPS to detect. |
No |
12/24 hour format | Yes |
Interface | USB |
Low battery warning | Yes |
Calorie consumption
Calculated based on data from a heart rate monitor. |
Yes |
App compatibility
An online community where members upload, analyze and share activity data. |
Garmin Connect |
Add maps capability
These units allow you to add maps, so you can mark and name waypoints and create routes on your PC, and then upload the map of your choice to your GPS. |
No |
Programmable workouts
Want an easy jog? A fast-paced ride? A workout with lots of variety to keep you on your toes? With programmable workouts you can tailor your training to match whatever you are looking for on a particular day. |
No |
New lap auto start
Automatically triggers a new lap after reaching a specified difference. |
Yes |
Heart rate monitor | Yes |
Distance/time alarm | Yes |
Interval training | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Auto pause
Automatically pauses timer when you stop or go below a specified pace. |
Yes |
Heart rate in real time
Displays beats per minute during activity. |
Yes |
Calories in real time
Displays calorie expenditure during activity, based on heart rate monitor data. |
Yes |
Speed/cadence sensor
Monitors pedalling cadence and measures pedalling strokes per minute. |
Sold separately |
Battery life | 13-216 h |
Chest strap | Sold separately |
Metric/imperial units format | Yes |
Power meter
Displays output in watts as you ride. |
Not compatible |
Unit to unit transfer
Shares data wirelessly between compatible units. |
No |
Basemap
A basic set of map data that is included with the GPS. Basemap detail may vary from unit to unit. |
No |
Battery power indicator | Yes |
Data card | Not accepted |
Foot pod
Attaches to your shoe, captures your running data (i.e., pace, distance), and transmits it to your heart rate monitor or GPS. |
Sold separately |
Touch screen | No |
Heart rate target zones
Displays heart rate zones during activity. |
Yes |
Barometric altimeter
Barometer function helps forecast weather trends. An altimeter can provide one line of position for location on a topo map, useful if the GPS isn't working. |
No |
Coded signal
A coded instrument ensures no interference between your chest strap and your watch, necessary if you are training in busy gyms or trails where other signals may be encountered. |
Yes |
Workout history | Yes |
Wireless sync | Yes |
WiFi | No |
Button lock | No |
Batteries | Lithium-ion (included) |
Haptic feedback | Yes |
Case diameter | 36mm |
Virtual partner
Allows user to monitor training goals with either a virtual partner or alarms. |
No |
Pause timer
Pauses the timer when slowing or stopping, and automatically resumes when moving again. |
Yes |
Replaceable wrist strap | Yes |
Pace alarm
An alarm that notifies you if you vary from a pre-set pace. |
Yes |
ANT+ compatible
Ensures seamless digital wireless communication between ANT+ devices. For example, data from an ultra-low power wireless sensor can be displayed on a bike computer or smartphone, then downloaded to a PC, etc. |
Yes |
Made in | Taiwan |