Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Best Watch I've ever owned - buy it.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

I have been running seriously for 7 years now and I thank Garmin for these watches. This one is my third and I love the heart rate monitor on the wrist. I don't like wearing the strap. I love the green aqua color and all the data screens I can customize. Super happy!!

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Good watch, but not much better than a 220.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Bought this for our 13 year daughter. She loves and it fits well! Lots of great features, love the built in HR.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Best purchase I've made in some time - easy to use and does everything I need. Love the heart rate monitor!

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Using it mostly for indoor gym workouts and elliptical machine while I'm sidelined from running with back injuries. Hard to get used to the buttons instead of the touch screen of my FR620, The HRM is spotty at times but overall, it is a great watch.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

I love this running watch! I replaced my well used Forerunner 10 with the 235 and what a difference! The GPS works extremely well and this is a very comfortable watch to wear daily. It took me a little while to learn all of the functions, but after using the watch for several months, I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Love this! Finds the satellite so fast and is very easy to use. Wrist heart rate monitor is very convenient too. No complaints at all. Definitely an upgrade from my last Garmin.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Learning to use all the settings. Love the heart rate monitor.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Best watch i've own. Easy to use and really keeps me connected whether i'm on the go or on the run

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

So far I love the Garmin Forerunner 235. I've been using the Forerunner 10 for the past several years and I was definitely ready for an upgrade. This watch is lightweight, has lots of useful running features, is fairly easy to use, and also allows you to track other activities such as biking and swimming. I still have a lot to learn about this watch, but I'm very pleased with my purchase. I purchased it on Black Friday, so the price was great too.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

I have several Garmin watches over the years and as a women who runs a half marathon every month or more it is the perfect watch.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Replaced my old Garmin 410 - Love the BlueTooth connection - read up on the HRM - there are many tips and tricks. My suggestion is that you put the watch on 20 minutes before you run so your HR is stabilized and then wear it 20 minutes after. Of course if you wear it all the time then you are all set!

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

So far I love my Garmin 235. Easy to use, and like the bigger numbers on the face. It was easy to set up, and go from one screen to another. Like the HR option right on the wrist, I also like all the information you log from it from one devise.
I would recommend the screen protection.
Cheryl
Cleveland, Ohio

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Very good

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Love it! It didn't take long to learn how to use it, and I really like the HRM. Only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is because sometimes it takes a while to sync. No matter - it will be a valuable training partner!

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

This is the 3rd Garmin Watch I have owned and is the best by far. It is easy to navigate through the screens and each screen can be set up with 4 data elements. It transfers easily to Garmin Connect and provides a lot of information. I just ran a half marathon and loved he watch! I think the battery is more than sufficient. Much better than previous versions.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Received a unit that kept freezing up on me. Tried everything from hard resets and deleting all files, watch must have been faulty. The watch seemed awesome if it would stay running for longer than a few minutes at a time.
I applaud Road Runner Sports for their no hassle returns - I will re-review when I receive the new FR235.

BTW - the Marsala looks GREAT!!!! slight hint of red showing through the band, and I like the little bit of red on the face

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

The 235 is the fourth Garmin GPS I've owned and is by far the best.

One problem that plagued earlier generations was the tendency to lose satellite fix during runs. The 235 does not have this issue. A second issue in shady areas was the length of time it took the GPS to acquire satellite fix. Again this issue seems to have been resolved.

My earlier GPSs had larger displays. My older eyes have a little trouble with the 235's display, but this is a minor irritant given the overall product. Finally a wrist mounted GPS that is not clunky!

I've used each generation of the Garmin GPSs I've owned as a training tool. For those on the fence about the benefits of a GPS, I unequivocally recommend the 235. You wil see the training benefits. While I no longer race, or train, at an elite level, I still enjoy logging my training electronically. Who knows the 235 might even motivate me to buckle down and race as a golden master!

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

Got this from Garmin in trade for a pesky Forerunner 225. Much thinner than 225, and gets HR with less band tension. In cold weather, I pull back sleeve to see, or some of my Nike shirts have thumbholes that fit over watch. Solid HR data, sometimes with brief pause in Hr or pace data for the first few seconds of an activity. Much better than Forerunner 225, or even some strap based Forerunners, all of which had a tendency to count cadence as HR for first few minutes of activity. GPS lock is fast, even indoors. Battery life is fine for me, but I don't wear 24/7.

Comments about Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with HRM Monitors:

I'm happy to own this. It's really useful for both running and activity tracking. I love that it's customizable.

It wasn't super easy to set up but once you learn its quirks, it's not too hard.

Biggest peeves: battery life lasts about two runs and two days max. About 1/4 of the length of time advertised. Bummer. Another con is in Michigan in the cold I can't use HR outside as it needs skin contact to detect through wrist. But I do love that it's wrist based.

It also isn't accurate when using HR for weight lifting at all. Not sure why.

Overall it's nice to own but I'd say 3 of 5. If they fix battery then 4 of 5. Certain changes could upgrade it further.