Garmin Forerunner 970 GPS Watch The Garmin Forerunner 970 is a premium GPS running and triathlon watch built for performance-focused athletes. Featuring Garmin’s brightest AMOLED display, a durable sapphire lens, and a lightweight titanium bezel, it delivers high-end functionality in a sleek, resilient design. A built-in LED flashlight enhances visibility for early morning or late-night sessions, while advanced metrics such as running economy, step speed loss, and running tolerance provide deep insights into efficiency and load management. With full-colour maps, multi-band GPS, and enhanced navigation tools, the Forerunner 970 ensures accurate tracking no matter where training takes place. Stay connected with a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing phone calls and voice assistant features when paired with a smartphone. Battery life stretches to 15 days in smartwatch mode and 26 hours in GPS mode, keeping pace with the longest training blocks. Multisport auto-transition, wrist-based running dynamics and power, training readiness scores, and Garmin Coach adaptive plans all combine to support goal-driven progress. Forerunner 970 also includes ECG functionality (where available), Garmin Pay for contactless purchases, and music storage for wireless listening without your phone. In The Box Forerunner 970 GPSWatch Charging cable Documentation