"Garmin® Forerunner® 170 Music: The Garmin® Forerunner® 170 Music is a GPS running smartwatch built for runners who want to leave their phone behind during daily training runs, long runs, and race-day efforts. Onboard music storage lets you download playlists from Spotify®, Amazon Music, or Deezer directly to the watch, then pair compatible Bluetooth® headphones and head out the door without an armband or phone bouncing in your pocket. The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen stays readable in direct sunlight and responds easily mid-workout, so you can check your pace or skip a song without breaking stride.Battery life runs up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours with GPS active, which means a full weekend of long runs with music doesn't require a recharge before Monday. Beyond music, the Forerunner 170 Music delivers a full training and recovery toolkit. Training Readiness, Training Status, and Acute Load work together to tell you whether to push or hold back on a given day. HRV Status tracks overnight heart rate variability so you can spot early signs of accumulated fatigue before they affect your training. Wrist-based running dynamics capture cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and running power without a chest strap or foot pod. Garmin Coach™ adaptive plans cover 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances, adjusting day-to-day based on your recent runs and recovery scores. Garmin Pay™ handles tap-to-pay from the wrist for water or fuel stops on longer efforts. With 80+ built-in activity profiles and smart notifications when paired with iPhone or Android, the watch functions as a capable daily wear device well beyond run training.Why Our Fit Experts Love It""I took this out for a solo long run on a Saturday morning - synced my playlist the night before, paired my earbuds, and didn't touch my phone once. The training readiness score matched exactly how my legs felt, and having pace data and music on one wrist kept the whole setup clean."" - Sean, Road Runner Sports Fit Expert, Chula Vista, CAWho It's Best ForThe Garmin® Forerunner® 170 Music is best for intermediate and experienced runners who want phone-free run training with onboard music across daily training, long runs, and race prep from 5K through marathon distances. It suits runners who already use Spotify®, Amazon Music, or Deezer and want playlists and performance data on one wrist. Cross-training athletes and daily wear users will also find value in the 80+ activity profiles and smart notification support. VIP Family members can take the Forerunner 170 Music for a 90-Day test drive with our Perfect Fit Promise."