Use race-specific settings to minimize distractions, like disabling notifications and touch screen, to create a streamlined, ...

Tailor your Garmin watch setup to your running needs by focusing on key metrics that support your training without overwhelming you, starting simple and adding features as you go. Customize data ...

I ran my first marathon in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the event. Since then I’ve been running marathons regularly and I’ve almost always had one of the best Garmin watches on my wrist for ...

Few people switch phones as often as I do, which means that few people are likely to face the hurdle of setting up a new wearable as often as I do. However, once you get your smartwatch set up and ...

One breezy summer day, I was 15 miles out on a 16-miler, running on a busier-than-usual rail trail near my apartment. The marathon I was training for was a month out and, despite the heat, I was ...

Garmin watches are among the best active users can buy, but did you know you can also use them as alarm clocks? Using your smartwatch to set daily workout reminders or wake you up on time every ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. August 13, 2025 Add as ...