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Tired of Garmin Bloat? 17 Reasons Why Runners are Ditching Fenix & Forerunner for Coros

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 2d

Research show why people leave Garmin for coros the5krunner.com/2025/10/20/1... #coros #garmin #running #run #runner #strava #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training #runhappy #beatyesterday #runners #runnersworld #marathon #bike #motivation #sport #runningcommunity #garminfenix

Garmin vs Coros: Why are runners switching from the market leader? We break down the reasons (battery life, simple OS) and what they miss (maps, payments, coaching).

Garmin Services Down in Global AWS Outage: Pay, Connect IQ, Syncing Affected

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the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 2d

Garmin PAY and other services impacted in IT outage - hold on for now the5krunner.com/2025/10/20/g... #garmin #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training #runhappy #beatyesterday #runners #instarun #trailrunning #runnersworld

Widespread Digital Disruptions Hit Snapchat, Duolingo, and More

Garmin Secret Menu - Forerunner 970 and maybe Fenix too.

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the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 2d

Garmin Forerunner 970 has a secret menu the5krunner.com/2025/10/17/g... #garminforerunner #garmin #running #run #forerunner #garminfenix #garminrunning #runningmotivation #garminconnect #garminindonesia #instarunners #runner

Discover the Garmin Secret Menu! Learn the exact button sequence to unlock the hidden debug & reinstall screen on your Forerunner, Fenix, and other top-end watches.

Garmin Race Day Masterclass: My 7 Best Training & Racing Tools

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 2d

My Top 7 Garmin Racing Feature Tools the5krunner.com/2025/10/17/g... #garmin #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training #runhappy #beatyesterday #runners #instarun

The complete masterclass for your Garmin race setup. Discover how to choose the right adaptive coach, monitor VO2max and Training Load, and use PacePro for any course elevation.

Strava to Rename Heatmaps to Maps (2026)

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 2d

Strava to rename Heatmaps to Maps and more... the5krunner.com/2025/10/16/s... #strava #parody

Or strava could save some legal fees, drop the nonsense and improve the usability and relevance of its app.

Strava Tax Explained: Why Strava Cuts Your 10-Mile Run to 9.99

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 2d

Strava Tax Cut Explained the5krunner.com/2025/10/16/s... #strava #cycling #bike

Your GPS shows 10.00 miles, but Strava says 9.99. Here’s the real reason for the difference—and why it’s a feature, not a flaw.

Why WHOOP Is Suing a Chinese Rival Over a $100 Copycat Tracker

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 2d

Whoop up in court against Chinese serial copycat band maker the5krunner.com/2025/10/19/w... #whoop #whoopband #swimbikerun #britishtriathlon #globaltriathlonnetwork

Boston's WHOOP is challenging Shenzhen Lexqi Electronic Technology in a Massachusetts court, asserting that its unique screenless fitness band design is protected trade dress. The outcome could redefi...

Coros Apex 4 - Everything You Need to Know, A Buyer's Guide

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 6d

Coros Apex 4 Everything You Need To Know the5krunner.com/2025/10/15/c... #coros #corosapex #corosapex4

Apex 4 is priced uncomfortably against Suunto and Garmin, whose often discounted products can offer a better price/feature combo.

Strava vs. Garmin - It's over

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 9d

Strava climbdown starts - it's all over bar the shouting the5krunner.com/2025/10/11/s... #strava #garmin

Strava embarks on the first step of a humiliating climbdown.

Suunto Sues Garmin: 5 Core Watch Features Allegedly Stolen

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 18d

Garmin sued for 5 core patent infringements affecting virtually all its wearables - Suunto has a case. the5krunner.com/2025/10/03/s... #garmin #TechLawsuit #Wearables #suunto #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training #runhappy

The Golf, Respiration, and Antenna Tech at Risk in Suunto's Aggressive Patent Lawsuit.

Strava vs. Garmin - Strava sets the record straight. (Except it doesn't)

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 19d

Strava explains why its really suing Garmin - complete hypocrisy rules the5krunner.com/2025/10/03/s... #strava #cycling #bike #running #mtb #cyclinglife #garmin #run #ciclismo #stravacycling #bikelife #roadbike #cyclist #cyclingphotos #mountainbike #runner #fitness #mtblife #roadcycling #bicycle

I have zero sympathy for Strava here. You deserve what you get from this.

Garmin eTrex Touch - A Comprehensive Buyer's Guide

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 19d

Garmin eTrex Touch a big jump from previous handhelds GPS the5krunner.com/2025/10/01/g... #garminetrex #garmin #garmingps #s #garminnuvi #etrex #jualgpsgarmin #gpsmurah #gps #gpsgarmin #gpsmobil #gpstracker #gpslampung #gpsbergaransi #distributorgps #cctvanalog #gpsgrosir

eTrex Touch has everyone covered for virtually every outdoor adventure, especially those prioritising a rich navigation and routing ecosystem. It has the advanced features to help you support and enjo...

Strava Sues Its Biggest Partner Garmin: Is This $2.2B IPO Suicide?

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the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 19d

Strava sues Garmin will it affect you or just their upcoming IPO? the5krunner.com/2025/10/02/s... #garmin #strava #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training #runhappy #beatyesterday #runners

Strava sues Garmin over patents, risking 70% of its users before a $2.2B IPO. Will this boost valuation or backfire?

Garmin Unveils Descent X30: Affordable, Large-Format Dive Computer Garmin has just made advanced diving tech more accessible with the launch of the Descent X30. It’s a rugged dive computer designed…

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 25d

New Garmin Descent Dive Computer - A Biggie the5krunner.com/2025/09/26/n... #garminforerunner #garminepix #garmindescent #garmininstinct #garmin #garminvenu #garminfenix #garminoriginal #garminrunning

new Garmin Descent X30

Garmin Venu 4 - A Buyer’s Guide and Review of the Reviews

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 25d

Full Buyer's guide for new Garmin Venu 4 the5krunner.com/2025/09/25/g... #garminvenu #garminvenu4 #garmin #garmininstinct #garminfenix #garminforerunner #fenix #smartwatch #instinct #garminepix #venu #garminrunning #running #forerunner

A very detailed Garmin Venu 4 buyers guide and a review of the reviews...enjoy

Garmin Watches Set for Rich iOS Notifications : Apple leak

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 25d

Apple forced to open up notifications to Garmin the5krunner.com/2025/09/24/g... #garmin #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training

Richer notification are a highly positive step forward for Garmin and its high-end watch owners

Garmin Lifestyle Logging: A failed step in the move to take on Whoop

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 25d

Yikes, new Garmin Lifestyle Logging isn't great. the5krunner.com/2025/09/23/g... #garmin #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling

That's one reason why Garmin is not close to being a Whoop competitor.

Garmin Health Status - Everything You Need to Know

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 25d

Garmin Health Status FULL Explainer the5krunner.com/2025/09/20/g... #garmin #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training #runhappy #beatyesterday #runners #instarun #trailrunning

Explore Garmin Health Status to monitor your vital signs and enhance your overall wellness with accurate overnight metrics.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 - Raw Data Accuracy - is it better than in the Workout app?

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the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 25d

checking out Watch Ultra 3's raw GPS data accuracy the5krunner.com/2025/09/20/a... #applewatchseries #applewatchultra #applewatchultra #iphone #applewatch #mm #apple #pro #promax #applewatchse #airpods #series #applewatchband #watchos

Explore the accuracy of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and how it smooths out workout data like heart rate and route tracks.

Coros Apex 4: First Leaks Confirm Another New Coros Watch Is Imminent

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · 25d

fiRst leaKed phoTos in the wild of Coros Apex 4 the5krunner.com/2025/09/26/c... #corosapex #corosapex4 #apex4 #run #running #trailrunning #coros #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runningcommunity #runhappy #strava #corosglobal

Coros Apex 4: First Leaks Confirm Another New Coros Watch Is Imminent The coros community seems set to explode with excitement as the first leaks of the Coros Apex 4…

How Apple Watch’s Sleep Score Is Calculated: all you need to know to improve sleep health

the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · Sep 19

Apple Sleep Score - In Detail the5krunner.com/2025/09/19/a... #sleep #sleeping #applewatch #iphone #apple #applewatchseries #pro #promax #airpods #appleiphone #smartwatch #plus #ipad #ios #samsung #iwatch #iphonex #macbook #mm #watch #caseiphone

Uncover the apple sleep score calculation to enhance your nightly rest. Learn tips for improving your score effortlessly.

Scientists find the brain's mileage clock and it's big flaw

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the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · Sep 19

scientists find the brain's GPS distance clock the5krunner.com/2025/09/18/s... #running #run #runner #fitness #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #runners #instarunners #trailrunning #training #marathon #runhappy #sport #workout #hiking

Explore the Brain Internal GPS mileage clock and how environmental shapes affect navigation accuracy in this fascinating study.

Strava: Athletic Story Telling by Meta

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the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · Sep 19

Strava and META hook up for smart glasses the5krunner.com/2025/09/18/s... #strava #cycling #bike #running #mtb #cyclinglife #garmin #run #ciclismo #stravacycling #bikelife #roadbike #cyclist #cyclingphotos #mountainbike #runner #fitness #mtblife #roadcycling #bicycle #bicicleta

There is something in this hook-up for Strava.

new Garmin Varia HUD draws closer as Meta and Strava support emerges

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the5krunner @the5krunner.bsky.social · Sep 19

Garmin Varia HUD 2025 gets closer the5krunner.com/2025/09/18/n... the5krunner.com/2025/09/18/n... #garmin #running #run #runner #strava #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #fitness #cycling #training #runhappy #beatyesterday #runners

new Garmin Varia HUD draws closer as Meta and Strava support emerges Over the last year, several leaks have pointed towards a new Garmin Varia Head Up Display. The jigsaw…