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Features

• Now you can take your Forerunner 305 indoors
• Unit attaches to your shoelaces and accurately measures speed and distance
• Runs on one replaceable AAA battery; offers 70 hours of run time
• Measures 2.9 x 1.6 x 0.98 inches (WxHxD); weighs 1.41 ounces
• Note that compatibility with the Forerunner 305 requires an update to software version 2.5

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
Foot Pod, provides speed, distance, pace (indoor use only)

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Garmin Forerunner 305 is a vital training tool for runners and other outdoor athletes. But its speed and distance calculations rely on a a GPS signal from the skies above, leaving those who want to run or train indoors, well, out in the cold.

The Foot Pod uses a tiny ANT Sport transmitter to communicate with the Forerunner 305.

Garmin has solved this problem with the innovative Forerunner 305 Foot Pod. This shoe-mounted accessory will provide accurate pace and distance to the Forerunner 305 when GPS reception is unavailable, such as when you’re training on treadmills or indoor tracks. Speed and distance information is calculated in the Foot Pod and transferred to the Forerunner, where information from the Foot Pod is automatically displayed and stored.

Dynastream Technology
The Foot Pod is built on Dynastream technology, which solves the challenge of accurately measuring a user’s speed and distance in real time. The system was designed to measure each stride via a patented accelerometer, which measures all parameters of each foot stride, computes that data, then wirelessly transmits speed and distance information to the Forerunner 305 wrist unit via a 2.4 GHz signal. To date, Dynastream technology is the first and only commercially viable, accurate stride analysis technology that can be used outside the laboratory environment.

Simple to Use

Dynastream technology accurately measures your stride–whether you’re walking, running, or sprinting–using a patented accelerometer.

Once the Foot Pod is turned on, the Forerunner 305 recognizes its wireless signal and asks if you wish to train using the Foot Pod instead of with the Forerunner’s built-in GPS. Once confirmed, the Forerunner 305 deactivates the GPS and the Foot Pod begins measuring the workout. The Foot Pod communicates to the wrist unit using Dynastream’s ANT Sport wireless technology, a commonly available platform for connectivity and interoperability between sports accessories and equipment. The unit features a simple and secure lace-mounted attachment, and runs on a single AAA battery that offers 70 hours of typical use. The Foot Pod is 97 percent accurate out of the box and 99 accurate percent when calibrated. It can also be worn in tandem with the Forerunner 305’s wireless heart rate monitor.

Note: The Forerunner 305 needs to be updated to software version 2.5 before it will be compatible with the Foot Pod. You can download the software update at garmin.com/support.

Customer Reviews

Work well by R. McLean
Works really well. Easy to set-up and is very accurate. Only negative is that it is a little big.

Garmin 305 Footpod by William J. Barcellona
The footpod performs very well, did not require calibration, and really extends the use of the Garmin 305 when you have to run indoors on the treadmill. It also seems to work well riding a bicycle.

Footpod with the Forerunner 305 by Christopher J. Hammond
I’m using this Footpod with my Forerunner 305 which I purchased at the same time. This was a great investment as I run indoors now with winter in full force.

The only complaint I have about the footpod is the size, it would be nice if it were smaller, but when I’m running I don’t even know it is there.

Great indoor accessory by Jerry
I just purchased the foot pod for use on a treadmill. It seems to work well but I have not calibrated it yet. My only complaint is that it does not have a quick release to remove from my shoe. I now just leave it on my shoe while I am in the gym.

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