First Look: Garmin Forerunner gauges VO2 Max, Stride Style on Run

Never before seen features come standard on two Garmin watches announced today. The Forerunner 620 and 220 have color screens, GPS capability, and extras we did not anticipate coming to market any time soon.

Written by Stephen Regenold

3 MIN READ

September 16, 2013 8:05 a.m. EDT

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Forerunner 220

Forerunner 620 comes in white and other colors

Note unique gauge readings on the watch at left (measuring a runners’ cadence, vertical oscillation, and ground contact time)

Forerunner 220

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