Keeping Up Appearances

Garmin updates its Forerunner training gadget with longer battery life

Garmin has a new version its Forerunner training device, with up to 20 hours of battery life, a sleek, design, as well as being waterproof.

“The Forerunner 310XT  s the evolution of the iconic Forerunner 305, building off of what users love and introducing key benefits they’ve requested,” claims Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “By adding wireless connectivity, up to 20 hours of battery life and a more comfortable build, Forerunner 310XT will bring Garmin’s GPS technology to more athletes and events.”

The Forerunner 310XT will be sold on its own or packaged with a new waterproof, soft-strap heart rate monitor.