So, I’m on day four of being “back on the wagon” and everything is going really well:
- I’ve worked out every day (another run with my neighbor today!)
- I’ve done really well with nutrition (I went a bit over yesterday – about 1500 calories – but I worked out hard and still felt hungry at the end of the night, so I figured my body needed it)
- My weight is down again: 141.4 lbs this morning.
After running with Susan and her friend this morning, though, I’ve been really wondering if I should consider upgrading from my FitBit Charge 2 to a Garmin. I feel like all of the runners I know have Garmins, and they seem to have so much more functionality in terms of intervals, pacing, heart-rate monitoring, etc.
I’ve enjoyed my FitBit immensely since I got it (December 2016) and I thought it had a lot of cool functions and features, but in observing my friends and how they use their Garmins to actually fully control their runs (speeding up, slowing down, running in their ideal heart rate, etc), it makes me wonder if I am missing something.
Does anyone reading my blog have a FitBit or a Garmin and want to weigh in? Would using a Garmin improve my running and, if so, how?
Thanks for the feedback, guys!
~ Tori
The Memoirs of a Yo-Yo Dieter 
I don’t have either, but I’m tired of carrying my phone around to measure my activities. I’m thinking of getting one of these devices soon.
I’ve really enjoyed the FitBit (and the GPS/distance tracking is almost identical to my RunKeeper/phone tracking), but I’ve heard the Garmin watches have certain running/training plans pre-programmed in them, and I was amazed by how much my friends used their watches to change pacing/determine water breaks/switch to cool down. Makes me feel like I’m missing out!
Is the price point much different?
About $100 more for the advanced Garmin.
I wear a FitBit and a Garmin Vivoactive. I love it. If you want to keep an eye on your pace, I highly recommend it, 😊
Great to know!!
I have a Fitbit Surge and I used to have a Garmin before Fitbits came on the scene. If you are a hard core runner then go for the Garmin, if not a Fitbit with GPS should be fine.
I just enjoy running, and the only PRs I’m aiming for are improvements in time (and how I feel!) after each race. Not trying to beat anyone or take home any championship medals. 😂