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Is the Garmin Venu 3S Good Enough for Marathon Training?

I have worn a number of Garmin watches over the years, from the Forerunners to Fenix models but this was my first time trialling the Venu range (kindly sent by Very.co.uk to test). Garmin Running Smartwatch Venu 3S Running watches range hugely in both price and reliability. You can pay hundreds for a watch where you only use a small number of its features, or you can get a cheaper watch that doesn't do everything you need it to. I put the Garmin Venu 3S to the test to see if it could withstand the demands of marathon training... I'm focusing mostly on the running side of the watch features - for a very in-depth techy review, I highly recommend checking out DCRainmaker. He goes deep on a lot of features that I'll just never use (or care about!) but if you do, then give it a read! I'll be the first to admit that I go for a watch based firstly on looks and functionality second. I want to be able to wear it most of the time, whether I'm running, at the gym, work, or trying to put...

About me

Hello, I’m Charlie – a runner, Registered Dietitian and lover of travel. I believe anyone can run a marathon, I’ve transitioned from non-runner to 13 x Marathoner and Six Star Finisher. My blog champions fad-free, accessible wellbeing through fitness, nutrition and living life to the full.

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