Garmin Announces Exciting Updates for Runners and Cyclists

September 19, 2024 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has unveiled significant updates to its Garmin Coach training plans, which now include cyclists alongside runners. In addition, there are new features being introduced for a range of their smartwatches and cycling computers. These updates will enhance devices such as the epix (Gen 2), fēnix® 7, Forerunner®, vívoactive® 5, and Venu® 3 Series smartwatches, as well as the Edge® 540, Edge 840, and Edge 1040 Series cycling computers. Learn more here.

Garmin Coach Updates

Garmin Coach is expanding its offerings to cater to cyclists, making it easier for users to prepare for events, achieve personal milestones, or simply enhance their overall fitness. The process is straightforward: users can select their event date and desired distance in the Garmin Connect app to begin receiving daily personalized workouts. These workouts are tailored to help them reach their specific goals. The app also provides an overview of the training plan and a weekly workout schedule, ensuring users know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Furthermore, the new Garmin Run Coach and Garmin Cycling Coach plans will adapt daily based on performance, recovery, and health metrics.

For Runners

The Garmin Run Coach offers personalized workouts that adapt based on a runner’s performance, recovery, and health metrics. Whether a runner excels in a workout, postpones a run due to illness, or shortens a run because of extreme weather, the Garmin Run Coach plans will adjust accordingly. Users can still choose from the existing run coaches available in Garmin Coach today.

For Cyclists

The Garmin Cycling Coach helps cyclists by creating personalized plans that adjust according to their performance and recovery. These plans also allow cyclists to see how their current skills measure up against the demands of their upcoming courses, including elevation gain and distance requirements. Cyclists can also utilize prebuilt cycling plans that cater to all experience levels, making it easier for them to follow and achieve their goals.

New Features for Garmin Devices

• Garmin Share: This feature allows users to quickly and easily share saved locations, courses, and workouts with other nearby, compatible Garmin smartwatches and Edge cycling computers.
• Race Time Prediction Enhancements: Users can receive more accurate race time predictions based on their fitness level, training history, and recent run performances directly on their compatible smartwatch.

New Features for Edge Cycling Computers

• Road Hazards: Cyclists can receive alerts for road hazards reported by other cyclists, such as potholes or fallen trees. They can also contribute information to help alert other riders.
• GroupRide Enhancements: With a compatible Edge device, cyclists can stay connected during group rides with in-ride messaging, live locations, and incident detection alerts that notify and route fellow riders to someone in need of help. Cyclists can also engage in friendly competition with in-ride leaderboards for climbs and post-ride awards.
• Road Surface Type: Cyclists can see whether roads are paved or unpaved on their compatible Edge device and receive alerts for upcoming unpaved sections.
• Map Manager with Wi-Fi Connectivity: Users can add, swap, or update maps directly on their device via Wi-Fi.

The software updates have begun rolling out to compatible devices. Customers can update their smartwatch or cycling computer by enabling automatic updates from their device, syncing with Garmin Connect, or using Garmin Express. For a comprehensive list of features coming to associated devices, visit the Garmin website.

About Garmin

Garmin products are engineered on the inside for life on the outside, revolutionizing life for adventurers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. The company is committed to developing products that enhance experiences and enrich lives, believing that every day is an opportunity to innovate and surpass yesterday. For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom, connect with @garmin on social media, or follow their blog.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. These statements are based on management’s current expectations. However, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed may not occur, and actual results could differ materially due to known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin. For a detailed list of these risk factors, please refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of this Form 10-K is available at Garmin’s investor relations page. Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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