In this month’s podcast

1. We look at the range of Garmin Fenix 7 GPS watches
   
2. Ahead of Andy’s Spine Challenger race in June, if you don’t know what that is, don’t worry, we will tell you more, BUT, we are going to discuss the kit he has been training with and what he will be taking with him on the event.
   
3. Andy’s top tips
   

So, without a further ado let’s get on with this month’s GPS Training Podcast

In the range of watches we have –

• Garmin Fenix 7s – Sapphire Solar
  
• Garmin Fenix 7 – Sapphire Solar
  
• Garmin Fenix 7x – Sapphire Solar
  

There are more in the full range but we are just looking at those for the ‘Outdoor’ sector – This is how Garmin class or account.

We are very much for the walker, hiker, runner, ultra-runner, and any other outdoor activity.

 In the past all Garmin Fenix Watches had button control only, the benefits of this being:

NOW – best of both worlds with the addition of a touch screen.

With the Fenix 7 Garmin have put a solar panel bonded to the underside of the Sapphire Screen, this is the first time Garmin have incorporated a Solar panel with a Sapphire screen.

– Increased overall Fenix 7 Solar battery life by 33% (7S vs 6S) to upwards of 68% (7X vs 6X)

All of the Sapphire screen versions of the Fenix 7 watches come with a Titanium Bezel which is lighter and tougher than a standard steel Bezel.

This is the first Garmin Fenix watch to have Multi-GNSS Multi Band which gives you improved signal in challenging satellite environments. (Multi-GNSS Multi Band function is only available on the Fenix7 Sapphire versions only) with all other versions of the Fenix 7 watches you do have Multi GNSS.

Multi-GNSS Multi band (Fenix 7 Sapphire Versions only) – This new feature allows the Fenix 7 Sapphire watches to lock on to not just two sets of GNSS but multiple satellites system together which can provide military grade precision, this is great when a higher accuracy is needed due to

The Fenix 7 Sapphire watches are the most accurate Fenix watches to date.

The recently updated TOPO ACTIVE maps now have contour lines and with the new map manager you are able to download (over WIFI) free downloadable TopoActive maps from around the world via a easy-to-use interface.

These are both recreational users and the ability to download the newly branded SkiView maps it gives you the flexibility we have all been looking for the ski enthusiast.

This is a new feature that has not been available before on the Fenix Watches. It can let you know / display what’s up ahead on a course that you have sent to your unit by showing a rolling

This is a new feature on the Fenix 7 watches can help you to pace through a race or endurance event etc. with confidence, the watches use’s data recording to track and manage your exertion — and help avoid overexerting at the start of your run or bike ride etc.

Realtime Settings Sync

With a Fenix watch in the past if you wanted to change settings in your watch such as Databoxes, Databox layout with activities etc. this could only be done directly on the watch, but with the Fenix 7 range we now have a new feature called Realtime Sync, this lets you use the Garmin Connect App on your phone to make these changes and they are then synced to your watch via Bluetooth, being able to now do this on your phone simplifies the configuration process and make changes you want to make to your watch layout and settings much easier. You can still also make the changes directly on your watch which also sync back to the Garmin Connect App.

Another new feature is a built-in flashlight, this feature is only available on the Fenix 7x models and not the Fenix 7 or 7s versions.

Online resource – Andy has been busy putting the training videos together – how many are there going to be?

To find out more about the new Garmin Fenix 7 range of GPS watches go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk > GPS Store > GPS Watches

• What is the Spine Challenger Race?
  108 miles – along the first section of the Pennine Way
  Edale to Hardraw Hawes
  
• How long have you got to complete the distance?
  

Kit?

• Garmin GPSMAP 86i
  
• Watch – Fenix 7x
  
• Power packs Sport 25 187g, IP67, 6700mah
  + Kit bag Goal Zero venture 75, 192002 x quick outputs
  
• Headtorch – Silva Trail Runner Free – 400 lumens, Red LED , battery extension cable keep warm
  
• Anything else – Aquapac for my phone, Dry Bags , not from work Saucony trainers, Seal Skinz & 360 dry socks currently testing
  

Just giving page – https://www.justgiving.com/team/AndyAyreSpineChallenger

– Fenix 7 Watches – quick turn on and off touch screen Top right start stop button & bottom left down button together

– In the Rain using our larger touch screen units – SatMap Active 20 – turn of touch screen in Main Menu – Settings – Touch Screen Enable Off or on off once yellow padlock top right on off once locked – on off and select yes to turn back off
Montana 700 – On off button once Touch black padlock – on off once to turn lock back off – also in main menu Setup – Accessibility – Touch sensitivity change from normal to Rain

To find more top tips please do sign up for the GPS Training online resource, this is packed full of video top tips. Go to our website – gpstraining.co.uk and click on the – Online resource – on the top menu bar

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• Many thanks to Andy for joining me on this month’s podcast.