Running watch owners. What are the main functions that you use with your watch?

DH bought me the Garmin Forerunner 405 on mother's day and I have been using it on my runs since. I finally hooked it up to the Garmin Connect and can't believe what this watch does. What bells and whistles do you use to help you increase your fitness goals? I use it to track distance/time like everyone else does. I didn't realize that I was burning as many calories as I am, so now the Calorie tracker is the next function I like. What about the rest of you? I feel like this watch does so much and I have a long way to go before I fully realize it's full capabilities

Message edited 6/10/2011 1:15:04 PM.

Re: Running watch owners. What are the main functions that you use with your watch?

I have the 405. I like to run with three screens rotating (my little pace guy, HR and the regular distance/pace screen)

I also have it set up to auto lap every mile, so I can look to see how I do on my splits.

I started playing with HR zones as well.

Re: Running watch owners. What are the main functions that you use with your watch?

I have the 305 and focus mainly on the pace and distance. Like Erica, I have it auto lap every mile to see my splits.

I have yet to use the heart rate monitor, but I'd like to at some point.

Re: Running watch owners. What are the main functions that you use with your watch?

We just got the 410 yesterday! I haven't used it but I am sooo excited to get it going!

Re: Running watch owners. What are the main functions that you use with your watch?

i have the 405 with the heart rate monitor, but haven't really used it that much, because it's pretty much impossible to get a signal in manhattan unless you are in the park or on the river.

i love nike plus though. i've been an avid user of that since 2005 and it has gotten me from running 2 miles to doing 4 half marathons. i won't run without it!