Obstacle Mud Runner - issue 10

obstaclemudrunner.co.uk ForEliteAtheletes toFunRunners 18 KIT : REVIEW the next generation is here The f ē nix 5 Plus series, is the next generation of GPS multisport watches with built-in routable topographical maps, storage for music playlists, Garmin Pay™ contactless payment ready solution and wrist-based Pulse Ox Acclimation 1 for blood oxygen saturation awareness. Like other f ē nix 5 watches, the f ē nix 5S Plus , f ē nix 5 Plus and f ē nix 5X Plus are built for athletes and adventures of all sizes. These rugged, yet premium crafted watches, range in size from 42-51mm and all boast a bright, sunlight readable display. The f ē nix 5S Plus features a 1.2-inch display, which is almost a 20% increase over the f ē nix 5S, meaning users don’t have to sacrifice screen size for a watch fit for smaller wrists. New features The f ē nix 5X Plus is Garmin’s first wearable to offer a wrist-based Pulse Ox sensor for blood oxygen saturation awareness. The Pulse Ox Acclimation sensor can be utilized to keep the user aware of their blood oxygen saturation levels, which helps to stay safe when adjusting to higher altitudes. On strenuous climbs, the user can stop and take a reading of their body’s oxygen levels to assess how well they’re adjusting to the thinner air. “We are thrilled to bring exciting new features to our most popular outdoor GPS wearable series,” said Martin Resch, Senior Product Manager Outdoor EMEA. “We’ve added some of our most sought-after features like built-in mapping, music and contactless payments to each new model in the f ē nix 5 Plus series, and with the introduction of the Pulse Ox feature in the f ē nix 5X Plus, our customers can now have more confidence taking their adventures to even greater heights.” Featuring wrist-based heart rate and all of the multisport and smart connectivity features of the previous f ē nix 5 models, each of the watches in the Plus series will also include built-in map data optimized for at-a-glance navigation and location tracking. These maps can be used with the round- trip course creator that allows runners and cyclists to enter a distance they would like to run or ride, then select a route from a list of appropriate courses to choose from. First introduced in our premium cycling computers, the Trendline™ popularity routing feature will use Garmin Connect™ data to help users find and follow the best trails and running routes based on billions of miles logged by previous Garmin users. Runners can feel more comfortable knowing they are following a trail that is popular with other runners in the area. Playlists and paying The f ē nix 5S Plus, f ē nix 5 Plus, and f ē nix 5X Plus will also allow you to listen to your favourite playlist, without needing your phone. It allows on-device music storage of up to 500 songs and to download Garmin ® debuts the fenix ® 5 Plus ...and adds maps, music, Garmin Pay™ and wrist-based Pulse Ox to its premium multisport GPS watch series Pulse Ox Mapping