Love my new Garmin. I can step outside and go for a run or ride and it tracks my mileage, HR, speed, etc. without having to carry my phone. Very freeing! Only complaint is that I have to charge using the USB port on my computer, as the AC plug adaptor I have will not charge it.

My old Soleus started acting up so I searched for a replacement. This time I wanted a light, functional and simple to navigate watch. Because I have a Garmin Forerunner 201 for my bike (and like it a lot) I gave the 35 a try. It was also reasonably priced at $169. I really like this watch.

I bought this a week ago and it hasn't disappointed. Simple to use, works after an hours charge straight out the box. Does everything you could want on your wrist. Saves me having to carry my phone on runs.

Buy this if you are looking for an entry-level fitness tracker. It isn't pretty looking nor does it offer the complete functionality of a smartwatch. But fitness tracking is what it is meant to do and it does that pretty effectively.

Accurate fitness tracking; long battery life; reliable heart rate sensor

Plastic body; slow GPS connectivity

I bought this for my son who is training for a marathon. He has been using it in earnest for his build up to a half marathon the other week.

This is really an excellent watch. It is a smaller size so not so bulky on the wrist as other GPS watches. It acquires satellites quickly and has a lot of options including receiving text messages from a linked phone. Really a great watch and highly recommend it.

Perfect size Garmin quality Some smart functions such as receiving text messages Long battery life

to any and all consumers looking for basic run tracking. You will have access to the important data fields while on the go, and be able to sort through the data post-event with one of Garmin's proprietary services or any of a whole host of data management services.

Heart rate very accurate

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We've almost reached the point where not owning a fitness tracker is as taboo as loudly answering your phone in a train's quiet carriage or breaking out a selfie stick, well, anywhere.

Accurate fitness tracking; strong battery life; reliable heart rate sensor; elegant app with strong data breakdown

Basic and boxy design; sleep tracking fooled by removing the watch; GPS connection not the fastest

The Garmin Forerunner 35 is a good, but unexceptional, running watch. It has a safe design, connects fairly quickly to GPS satellites, and lasts a while on a charge. However, if you want a GPS watch with more features, I would suggest spending an extra $30 for the TomTom Spark 3 Cardio + Music.

Affordable; Bright display; Smartphone notifications

Limited fitness tracking; Slow heart rate monitor