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product_id: 1167977
title: "Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS"
brand: "garmin"
price: "$523"
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# Waterproof for all-weather runs Precise GPS location data Long-lasting AAA battery power Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** $523
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🏃‍♂️ Own Every Mile, Wherever You Go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** $523 with free shipping
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## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Run Uninterrupted:** Powered by 2 AAA batteries offering up to 15 hours of reliable, replaceable energy—no charging anxiety.
- • **Pinpoint Your Path:** Integrated GPS sensor delivers exact latitude, longitude, and altitude for unmatched route accuracy.
- • **Weatherproof Warrior:** Waterproof design means your training never stops, rain or shine.
- • **Virtual Partner Motivation:** Train smarter with a customizable virtual competitor pushing you to beat your personal best every run.
- • **Effortless Performance Tracking:** Auto-lap, auto-pause, and pace alerts keep you focused on smashing your goals without manual hassle.

## Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 101 is a compact, waterproof GPS running watch designed for athletes and casual runners alike. It provides precise speed, distance, and pace tracking using satellite data, powered by replaceable AAA batteries for up to 15 hours of use. Features like auto-lap, auto-pause, and a Virtual Partner help optimize training, while its durable design ensures performance in any weather. Though discontinued, it remains a reliable, no-fuss personal trainer on your wrist.

## Description

Product description GPS and a personal training device!The Forerunner 101 is a personal training device designed for the high-performance athlete as well as the recreational walker or runner. This wrist-top GPS product offers athletes the same features as the Forerunner 201, but operates on two AAA batteries and cannot be hooked up to the computer. It offers an easy-to-read display, adjustable wristband and an integrated GPS sensor. It is compact, lightweight and waterproof. The Forerunner 101 is the ultimate personal trainer. It uses GPS satellites to calculate speed, distance and pace information so you can focus on your run. You don't even have to think about starting and stopping the timer or punching the lap button to record stats; Forerunner will do it automatically. When you need motivation, Forerunner's Virtual Partner desertcart.com desertcart.com Product Description The Forerunner 101 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data--all in one compact unit that straps to your wrist. It's a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. 101 201 301 1. Allows you to set up profiles for running, biking, and another sport. 2. Set up workouts with specific durations and targets (speed or heart rate). Speed Pace Distance Calories burned Heart rate Sports profiles1 Advanced workouts2 PC interface (serial) (USB) Analyze workout data on PC Size (inches, WxDxH) 3.3 x .9 x 1.7 3.3 x .7 x 1.7 3.3 x .7 x 1.7 Weight (ounces, with batteries) 2.6 2.75 2.75 Batteries 2 AAAs, 15 hours Rechargeable, 15 hours Rechargeable, 14 hours And because it is a high quality Garmin GPS device, you get many of the features GPS users have come to rely on, such as precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data. The Forerunner 101 is easy to use right out of the box and it delivers the benefits of GPS technology. Although it lacks the rechargeable battery and PC connectivity features of the Forerunner 201, the 101 retains all of the other great features of the 201, at an even more affordable price. The Virtual Partner feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind. Almost as important as the training device itself are the accessories to integrate it with your active lifestyle. If you're into cycling, the best way to keep an eye on your GPS while you ride is with a bike mount bracket that straps to the handlebars of your bike, motorcycle, or whatever you're traveling with for easy viewing.Other Forerunner 101 features: Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map. Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout. Lap history--such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace--can be stored for 5000 laps. Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record. Automated stopwatch provides auto-lap and auto-pause features. Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace. Time and distance whistles can be set to sound when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout. Auto Menu: Timer pauses when you stop running. Auto lap logs your performance over a predetermined distance. History: Review training history by day or week. Map: Navigate back to the start or to a stored location. Virtual Partner: Set time, pace, and distance goals, and train with a "virtual partner." What's in the box: Forerunner 101 unit, wrist strap, manual, and quickstart guide.

Review: This is a must have for runners! - I have owned my Forerunner for a year now. I absolutely love the item. First, it is fantastic to know exactly how far I've run, no matter what roads, trails, or bike path I run on. I am no longer confined to my 'measured routes'...I can explore! The Forerunner also gives the current pace. This is probably the second most useful feature it has. While running, I can tell if I have RECENTLY sped up or slowed down. It is much better than the average pace which a sdm will give you. Think about it, if you are on mile 10 and you speed up 30 seconds per mile, your average pace will not be affected immediately. Some of the other features I find less useful but harmless. The mapping feature on the 101 is silly since the map must be displayed on the 2" screen. Its simply too small. The virtual trainer could be useful, but I never use it. Other great features are: if set, it will take your mile splits automatically and if set, the back light will come on at each mile (for those early morning runs). The battery life is great. I am using two normal Duracell batteries and run about 80 miles before changing the batteries. The signal strength is fine. I have run on tree covered paths and on cloudy days with very few problems. I lost the signal once, but it was very thick tree cover. It continued to track my distance but I don't think it was 100% accurate with the weak signal. Other than that I've never lost my signal. This product is simply great and I cannot explain how useful it is. Here is how I use it: I typically start my weekday runs around 5:00am. I leave my front door and walk for a minute or so. I have my signal. I start off on a 6 mile run. I warm up with a pace around 9 min/mi and keep that pace for the first mile. While thinking about my upcoming race my watch beeps and lights up (it is 5:10 am now) and I see that I ran a 9:08 mile. I pick up the pace until I get to an 8 min pace. I realize I ran this same route earlier this week. I decide to turn and run down a new street for some variety. Before I know it my watch beeps, I look down at the lit screen to see that my second mile was 7:58. This goes on for a couple of miles. Around my fourth mile I my mind starts to wander. I look down and notice that I've slowed down during this time. I immediately pick up the pace and decide it is time to find a way home. The way home takes a little longer than I expected, but I get there. I stop my watch to see that I actually ran 6.67 miles and have found another good route. Once inside I can review my data...distance, pace each mile, average pace, fastest pace, the route, and I can compare that to my previous runs! I see I've had another successful run and feel great! I hope my example illustrates the way I use my Forerunner and why I love it.
Review: love, love, love, love it!!! - That being said, I only give it 4 stars because I kind of miss the ability to link to my computer (I'm an ultra geek). Still, Lion batteries ONLY have a life of 3 years max - don't let anyone tell you otherwise - and 3 years it won't be NEAR it's original life. EVEN IF it were brand new out of the box, Lion chemistry starts to decay the day after it comes off the manufacturing line - do some research on the internet - that's why the whole slew of ipods are all dying right now. Enough said - AAA batteries was the primary reason I bought this. Truth is, I rarely keep gadgets long enough to worry about the batteries, but I like passing them on to family and friends and I'd like them to get something that they can use for a couple of years too... Plus, I like putting in a fresh set of batteries every week and not having to worry if it's fully charged... (I use rechargeable AAA's). All the other reviewers have already covered the basics of the watch. Very easy to use, backlight is amazing at night. History and data compilation are interesting. What I really wanted to convey is that I was on the fence about this for over a month. Was it worth the money? Would I use it enough? Without a doubt - YES! If it broke today I'd buy a new one tomorrow. The best thing about it is freedom. I'm pretty anal - most serious runners are. I stick to the exact same path so I can get statistics, make sure I'm sticking to my pace, make sure I ran the distance I intended, compare my run with previous runs. After a while though, it can get a little boring. All of a sudden, I put this on and I'm free from all that. I can run anywhere, I run spontaneously - but a glance down at my wrist and I know how far I've run, I know I'm keeping pace, EVERYTHING. And that little training buddy is pretty cool too - although I usually just like the raw data screen... I hope in future versions they'll integrate a heart rate monitor. I have one now but can't bring myself to wear two devices at a time... -jr

## Features

- GPS Sensor Provides Precise Latitude, Longitude
- & Altitude Data For Exact Location Information
- Mark Specific Locations & Then Look-Up & Navigate
- To These Points Using An Electronic Map
- Retrace Steps To A Starting Point Or Reverse Normal Routes For Routine Variation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001ILXGQ |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #544,098 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #482 in Running GPS Units #9,469 in Electronics & Gadgets |
| Connectivity technologies | antenna |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (148) |
| Date First Available | April 2, 2004 |
| Department | mens |
| Display resolution | 100x64 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 010-00329-05 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Special features | Distance, Elevation, Speed, Time/date |
| Whats in the box | Adjustable wristband, 2 AAA batteries |

## Product Details

- **Battery Life:** 15 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** antenna
- **Included Components:** Adjustable wristband, 2 AAA batteries
- **Map Type:** Satellite
- **Model Name:** Forerunner 101
- **Mounting Type:** Wrist Mount
- **Resolution:** 480 x 272
- **Screen Size:** 1.5 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Distance, Elevation, Speed, Time/date

## Images

![Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M8Q8rO1ML.jpg)
![Garmin Forerunner 101 Waterproof Running GPS - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AzPJuNZaL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Customer Package Type** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this measure top speed? or max speed?  i want to use on my sons RC car...**
A: It can measure speed but via GPS method, so there will be a slight delay in calculating position change via satellites before it knows how fast it is going.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a must have for runners!
*by C***S on August 6, 2004*

I have owned my Forerunner for a year now. I absolutely love the item. First, it is fantastic to know exactly how far I've run, no matter what roads, trails, or bike path I run on. I am no longer confined to my 'measured routes'...I can explore! The Forerunner also gives the current pace. This is probably the second most useful feature it has. While running, I can tell if I have RECENTLY sped up or slowed down. It is much better than the average pace which a sdm will give you. Think about it, if you are on mile 10 and you speed up 30 seconds per mile, your average pace will not be affected immediately. Some of the other features I find less useful but harmless. The mapping feature on the 101 is silly since the map must be displayed on the 2" screen. Its simply too small. The virtual trainer could be useful, but I never use it. Other great features are: if set, it will take your mile splits automatically and if set, the back light will come on at each mile (for those early morning runs). The battery life is great. I am using two normal Duracell batteries and run about 80 miles before changing the batteries. The signal strength is fine. I have run on tree covered paths and on cloudy days with very few problems. I lost the signal once, but it was very thick tree cover. It continued to track my distance but I don't think it was 100% accurate with the weak signal. Other than that I've never lost my signal. This product is simply great and I cannot explain how useful it is. Here is how I use it: I typically start my weekday runs around 5:00am. I leave my front door and walk for a minute or so. I have my signal. I start off on a 6 mile run. I warm up with a pace around 9 min/mi and keep that pace for the first mile. While thinking about my upcoming race my watch beeps and lights up (it is 5:10 am now) and I see that I ran a 9:08 mile. I pick up the pace until I get to an 8 min pace. I realize I ran this same route earlier this week. I decide to turn and run down a new street for some variety. Before I know it my watch beeps, I look down at the lit screen to see that my second mile was 7:58. This goes on for a couple of miles. Around my fourth mile I my mind starts to wander. I look down and notice that I've slowed down during this time. I immediately pick up the pace and decide it is time to find a way home. The way home takes a little longer than I expected, but I get there. I stop my watch to see that I actually ran 6.67 miles and have found another good route. Once inside I can review my data...distance, pace each mile, average pace, fastest pace, the route, and I can compare that to my previous runs! I see I've had another successful run and feel great! I hope my example illustrates the way I use my Forerunner and why I love it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ love, love, love, love it!!!
*by J***I on May 6, 2004*

That being said, I only give it 4 stars because I kind of miss the ability to link to my computer (I'm an ultra geek). Still, Lion batteries ONLY have a life of 3 years max - don't let anyone tell you otherwise - and 3 years it won't be NEAR it's original life. EVEN IF it were brand new out of the box, Lion chemistry starts to decay the day after it comes off the manufacturing line - do some research on the internet - that's why the whole slew of ipods are all dying right now. Enough said - AAA batteries was the primary reason I bought this. Truth is, I rarely keep gadgets long enough to worry about the batteries, but I like passing them on to family and friends and I'd like them to get something that they can use for a couple of years too... Plus, I like putting in a fresh set of batteries every week and not having to worry if it's fully charged... (I use rechargeable AAA's). All the other reviewers have already covered the basics of the watch. Very easy to use, backlight is amazing at night. History and data compilation are interesting. What I really wanted to convey is that I was on the fence about this for over a month. Was it worth the money? Would I use it enough? Without a doubt - YES! If it broke today I'd buy a new one tomorrow. The best thing about it is freedom. I'm pretty anal - most serious runners are. I stick to the exact same path so I can get statistics, make sure I'm sticking to my pace, make sure I ran the distance I intended, compare my run with previous runs. After a while though, it can get a little boring. All of a sudden, I put this on and I'm free from all that. I can run anywhere, I run spontaneously - but a glance down at my wrist and I know how far I've run, I know I'm keeping pace, EVERYTHING. And that little training buddy is pretty cool too - although I usually just like the raw data screen... I hope in future versions they'll integrate a heart rate monitor. I have one now but can't bring myself to wear two devices at a time... -jr

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MORE FUN ON THE RUN
*by P***E on January 9, 2010*

I have owned a Forerunner for almost a year and have loved it from the first run. I am so enthusiastic about the Forerunner, that I gave both my running adult children (21 y/o daughter, 30 y/o son) one for Christmas this year, and they both love it, as both have used mine during the past year. It is easy to use, and the face is just the right size so that the numbers are easy to read. I love the freedom that it provides, in that,I can run anywhere and have an accurate milage count, while being able to monitor my pace. It's great, after a run, to record my average pace, best pace, and calories burned, in addition to my overall time. Although I have not yet utilized the GPS route track to find my way back to the run starting place, it is good to know that it is available if I ever need it. The other features such as the history, coach,etc. are also great to have. Lastly, the cost of the Forerunner is very reasonable for a GPS, and won't break the budget. I deffinitely give this a "two running shoes up," and recommend it for anyone who runs, or walks.

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