"Garmin® Forerunner® 170: The Garmin® Forerunner® 170 is a GPS running smartwatch built for intermediate runners who want meaningful training feedback without a bulky device on the wrist. It pairs a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen with wrist-based heart rate monitoring and recovery metrics - training readiness, training status, HRV status, and acute load - so you can make informed decisions about when to push hard and when to hold back. Whether you're training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or first marathon, this unisex watch gives you the data you need to understand your body's readiness and adapt your training accordingly.The Forerunner 170 tracks wrist-based running dynamics including cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and running power without requiring additional sensors, giving you a practical way to monitor form across daily training and race prep. Garmin Coach™ adaptive training plans for 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances adjust daily based on your performance and recovery data rather than following a fixed schedule. With up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours with GPS active, you can run a full weekend of long runs without reaching for the charging cable. The watch also supports smart notifications when paired with an iPhone or Android device, Garmin Pay™ for contactless payments mid-run, and incident detection with live tracking that sends your location to designated contacts for added safety on solo efforts. Over 80 built-in activity profiles extend the watch beyond run training into cross-training and daily wear.Why Our Fit Experts Love It""I recommended the Forerunner 170 to a runner building toward her first half marathon who needed more than a basic step counter. The HRV status and training readiness scores helped her understand which days were right for a hard workout and which called for an easy recovery run - that kind of feedback is invaluable at this level."" - Michael, Road Runner Sports Fit Expert, Seattle WAWho It's Best ForThe Garmin® Forerunner® 170 is best for intermediate runners training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or first marathon who want deeper recovery and performance data than an entry-level activity tracker provides. It suits runners who value HRV status, training readiness scores, and wrist-based running dynamics in a watch that also functions as a capable daily smartwatch with Garmin Pay™ and smart notifications. Strong fit for cross-trainers who want a single device that tracks multiple activity types. VIP Family members can take the Forerunner® 170 for a 90-Day test drive with our Perfect Fit Guarantee."