I absolutely love this watch and not once have I regretted the purchase. This watch does it all. With the built in heart rate monitor, GPS and detailed workout analysis. The battery life is excellent as well, so far having gotten me through my longest race to date with ease… 13 hours and 14 minutes and it could have gone for a couple of more hours.
In the world of sports watches, there are so many options so you really do need to do your homework, but in large, it will come down to your budget and needs.
What I really like about the Garmin Fenix 5, besides the aesthetics, is the fact that I can create workouts and upload them to my watch. This feature has really helped me to stay focused and stick to the game plan.
Without these plans, I would be more inclined to deviate from the training program after a hard day at the office.
A number of my friends and club runners have the Garmin Fenix 5 and I am yet to come across someone that isn’t happy with theirs – this said, I see this as a great investment in your training.