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Garmin's 2026 roadmap: 25 speculated products including Fenix 9, FR170/370, Active Band (Whoop competitor), and long-overdue accessory refreshes.
"CERTAIN" launches: Quatix 8 Pro (just dropped), Enduro 4, Edge 1060
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#Garmin #Running #Cycling #Fenix9 #Forerunner
*UPDATE* Garmin 2026 Roadmap: 25 Speculated Product Launches - Free Version
What is Garmin planning for 2026? From the Fenix 9 and Edge 1060 to the long-awaited Vivosmart 6, we analyze 25 potential hardware launches based on established release cycles and recent leaks.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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ChatGPT and Claude get access to Apple Health & Health Connect within 96 hours of each other. playbook:
Read-only analysis (now)
"Opt in for better insights" (soon)
Training database bigger than Strava (endgame)
the5krunner.com/2026/01/13/a... #Running #Strava #ChatGPT #DataPrivacy #FitnessTracking
OpenAI and Anthropic Just Got Fitness Data Access. Will They Build a Database Bigger Than Strava?
OpenAI and Anthropic just launched Apple Health integrations within 96 hours of each other. ChatGPT and Claude can now access your complete workout history—every run, ride, and training session you've...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Garmin replaced my faulty HRM-600 after 6 months of accuracy issues.. Extended periods of over-recording, understated HRV readings vs Polar H10, and potential strap damage from pod removal = too many red flags 🚩
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#Running #Garmin #HRM600 #HeartRateMonitor #RunningTech
Garmin HRM-600 Replacement: Does it fix the accuracy issues
After experiencing systematic accuracy errors and RMSSD underestimation with the Garmin HRM-600, I tested a warranty replacement during a half marathon effort. Here is how it performed and why the str...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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New data reveals an 8% surge in UK racing, but it’s not the usual crowd. Younger runners (25–39) and near-perfect gender parity are transforming the start line

Is the industry finally solving the youth gap

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#Running #MarathonTraining #Garmin #RaceOrganiser
Mass Participation Sports: Younger Runners Drive 8% UK Industry Growth
A new report from Eventrac reveals a major shift in the UK mass participation market, with the 25–39 age group now the primary driver of growth and a near-perfect gender split in younger demographics.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Tired of Garmin DSW suggesting rest when you're ready to train? Type to Run Connect IQ app creates instant workouts from YOUR 5K time + available time. Intervals, pyramids, fartlek—on demand.

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#Running #Garmin #ConnectIQ #StructuredWorkouts
Flexible Garmin Workout Alternative to Daily Suggested Workouts
Type to Run Connect IQ app lets Garmin runners create custom pace-based workouts on-demand. Enter time available + recent 5K result = instant structured intervals. No recovery algorithms, just runner ...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Apple Watch iOS 26.4 kills Garmin Connect+ food logging? iPhone camera tracks meals FREE vs Garmin's £10/mo fail. My tests expose Garmin AI weaknesses 👇

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#Running #Garmin #AppleWatch #FoodLogging
Apple Watch iOS 26.4 Food Logging vs Garmin Connect+ (new feature leak)
Apple adds iPhone camera food logging in iOS 26.4 (Feb 2026 beta), challenging Garmin Connect+ £10/mo subscriptions. My Garmin nutrition tests failed—will Apple Watch leapfrog it?
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January 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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🚨 Opinion: Coros to launch Whoop competitor in 2026! Recovery strap with advanced sensors, multi-week battery. App vs Whoop? Read: the5krunner.com/2026/01/10/c... #Coros #Whoop #FitnessTracker #Wearables #RunningTech #RecoveryStrap #Rumors #EnduranceSports #Running
Coros Whoop Competitor 2026: The Year of the Recovery Strap
Coros is set to challenge Whoop's dominance in 2026 with a display-free recovery tracker. With Garmin, Amazfit, and new CES 2026 entrants like Luna Band joining the fray, the battle for the ultimate s...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Strava's Instant Workouts vs Garmin's DSW: Which AI-driven training tool wins for runners & cyclists? Dive into features, pros/cons. Read now: the5krunner.com/2026/01/09/s... #Strava #Garmin #Running #Cycling #Fitness #Workouts #Training
Strava Instant Workouts vs Garmin Daily suggested Workouts
Strava has launched Instant Workouts, a new AI-powered feature providing personalised activity recommendations to 180 million users. As Strava moves toward a potential IPO, we examine how these new "W...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Garmin 2026 Product Roadmap Speculation: Fenix 9, Enduro 4, Edge 1060, Vivosmart 6 w/ GPS & more incoming! Deep dive into leaks & predictions: the5krunner.com/2026/01/09/g... #Garmin #GarminWatch #Fenix9 #Running #Cycling #FitnessTech #SportsWatch
Garmin 2026 Roadmap: 25 Speculated Product Launches and Cycles
What is Garmin planning for 2026? From the Fenix 9 and Edge 1060 to the long-awaited Vivosmart 6, we analyze 25 potential hardware launches based on established release cycles and recent leaks.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Strava files for IPO at $3B valuation! What it means for your training data, ads, privacy & more. Deep dive: the5krunner.com/2026/01/09/s... #Strava #IPO #FitnessTech #Running #Cycling #TrainingData #SportsTech #Athletes
Strava Files for IPO: Everything you need to know.
Strava has reportedly filed for a 2026 IPO with suggestions of a target valuation of $3B. From the inevitable rollout of feed ads to new AI-coaching features, we analyze how going public will fundamen...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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New Garmin Venu X1 Soft Gold: Ultra-thin 7.9mm design, 2" AMOLED sapphire display, titanium build, LED flashlight, full mapping, pro metrics ! First images & details: the5krunner.com/2026/01/08/g... #Garmin #VenuX1 #Smartwatch #FitnessTech #Wearables #Running #TechReview #Gadgets
new Garmin Venu quietly Released - first images
Garmin latest update comes with a Soft Gold finish and French Grey nylon band. This ultra-thin flagship combines Fenix-level metrics...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Apple Card switches to Chase as issuer – big boost for potential UK launch! Chase UK's infrastructure removes barriers. Odds improving, though no announcement yet. Details: the5krunner.com/2026/01/08/a... #AppleCard #Apple #ChaseUK #FinTech #ApplePay #CreditCard #UKFinance #TechNews
Apple Card and Chase: Could the Issuer Change Lead to a UK Launch?
Apple Card is moving from Goldman Sachs to Chase, a shift that could remove the biggest barrier to a UK launch. Here’s what the issuer change means and why the odds of expansion are improving.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Unlock faster HYROX times with science: Build Zone 2 aerobic base, master pacing to avoid mid-race fades, bio-hack with saline & tapering. the5krunner.com/2026/01/08/h... #HYROX #HyroxTraining #FunctionalFitness #FitnessRacing #CrossFit #HybridAthlete #Running #Workout #FitnessMotivation
Science-based Hyrox training to improve race times
An analysis of Hyrox physiology and race data, detailing why aerobic base development and strategic pacing are the primary predictors of a fast finish.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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xciting scoop: Garmin eyes non-invasive glucose tracking via breath analysis like Isaac by PreEvnt or optical tech! Precision for diabetics. Could hit watches by 2027. Read more: the5krunner.com/2026/01/08/g... #Garmin #GlucoseMonitoring #Wearables #FitnessTech #DiabetesTech #Running #CES2026
Garmin Non-Invasive Glucose Tracking: Future Tech vs. Isaac by PreEvnt
Garmin is eyeing a future of needle-free glucose monitoring. We look at how the Isaac by PreEvnt breath analyser and silicon photonics could bring metabolic tracking to the Fenix and Venu series.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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ChatGPT Health: The Digital God of Fitness is here! OpenAI consolidates your data for personalized workouts, recovery, and more. Say goodbye to siloed apps. Read my take: the5krunner.com/2026/01/07/c... #ChatGPT #AI #Fitness #HealthTech #OpenAI #Running #Wearables #DigitalHealth
ChatGPT Health: The Digital God of Fitness Arrives
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to consolidate fitness and medical data, threatening to make standalone health and training apps obsolete by the start of 2027.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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🚨 FDA REVERSAL: Commissioner Makary's 2026 guidance expands exemptions for wearables after WHOOP's 2025 battle.
✅ Validated biomarkers (BP, HRV, SpO2): ALLOWED
❌ Medical diagnosis: BANNED
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#FDA #Wearables #HealthTech #WHOOP #FitnessTech #DigitalHealth #Regulation
Whoop & FDA 2026: A Surprising Win for Wearable Wellness
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's 2026 guidance expands "General Wellness" exemptions, providing a regulatory win for WHOOP after its 2025 blood pressure claims battle.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Exciting Suunto update v2.50.26 out now! New triathlon features, OHR overhaul, better navigation & sensors for models like Race & Vertical. Details: the5krunner.com/2026/01/07/u... #Suunto #SoftwareUpdate #Triathlon #FitnessTech #Wearables #Running #Cycling #Swimming
Huge Suunto Software Update v2.50.26: New Triathlon Features & OHR Overhaul
Suunto releases firmware v2.50.26, introducing automatic triathlon transitions, advanced sensor management, and a new in-house optical HR algorithm for Race and Race S models.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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New Motorola Moto Watch 2026: Powered by Polar algorithms for accurate fitness tracking, Nightly Recharge, HRV, dual-frequency GPS, up to 13-day battery! From €99.99 the5krunner.com/2026/01/07/m... #MotoWatch #PolarPowered #Smartwatch #FitnessTracker #Wearables #FitnessTech #CES2026 #Motorola #Polar
Motorola Moto Watch 2026 Powered by Polar – Thoughts, Price & Specs
Motorola partners with Polar to bring scientific health metrics like Nightly Recharge and HRV to the new 2026 Moto Watch, starting at €99.99.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Garmin Connect+ AI food logging tested & failed hard: 100+ taps for breakfast, missed items, wrong quantities, UK barcodes useless. Not worth the sub—rated 2/5. Full review: the5krunner.com/2026/01/06/g... #Garmin #GarminConnect #FitnessTech #WearableTech #NutritionTracking #Running #Fitness
Garmin Food Logging - Nutrition Tracking Tested ❌ Failed ❌ A Short Review
I tested Garmin’s new AI-powered food logging in Connect+. From 100 screen taps for a simple breakfast to missing UK barcodes, here is why this paid service isn't living up to the hype.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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2026 Apple TV Gen 4 predictions: A19 chip, 120Hz, WiFi 7, Apple Intelligence, Vision integration. Base $100-200, Pro $350+. No 8K. the5krunner.com/2026/01/05/a... #AppleTV #Apple #AppleRumors #Tech #Gadgets #Streaming #AppleIntelligence #WiFi7
Apple TV 8K/4K Gen 4 (120Hz) 2026: What to expect
A critical look at the long-overdue 4th Gen Apple TV 4K. We explore predicted specs like the A19 chip, Apple Intelligence support, Wi-Fi 7, and the potential for 8K or 120Hz video.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Magene C606 & C506 firmware v1.953 is out! New climbing features, Strava segments, navigation upgrades, camera control for Insta360/DJI, sensor tweaks & more. the5krunner.com/2026/01/05/m... #Cycling #BikeTech #Magene #FirmwareUpdate #Strava #CyclingTech #BikeComputer #Navigation
Magene C606 and C506 get a notable feature boost in latest firmware update
Magene drops a major firmware update (v1.953) for the C606 and C506 bike computers, introducing smarter climbing, action camera control, hints potential WorldTour partnership with XDS Astana.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Garmin is finally closing the loop on energy balance. 📸 New leaks show native image-based food logging is coming to the Connect app. No more 3rd party sync issues?

Read more: the5krunner.com/2026/01/04/g...

#garmin #fitness #tech #traillive
Garmin Will Add Food Logging in 2026 - Details
Leaked Garmin Connect code reveals a major move into AI-powered nutrition. In 2026, athletes will be able to photograph meals for automated logging, bridging the gap between calorie burn and consumpti...
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January 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Amazfit Active Max Review: Coros Killer? Better value, huge AMOLED, epic battery, Hyrox support. Full details: the5krunner.com/2026/01/04/a... #Amazfit #Smartwatch #FitnessTracker #Wearables #Fitness #Running #SportsTech #Coros #Hyrox #Triathlon
Amazfit Active Max Review - the Coros Killer - Better Value, Similar Features, Looks Great
In-depth review of Amazfit Active Max, a $169 sports watch with 1.5" AMOLED, 25-day battery, HYROX support, and NFC—ideal budget alternative to Coros and Garmin.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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2026 Garmin & Sports Tech Predictions: Fenix 9, Edge 1060, Coros Vertix 3, Suunto Race 3, Polar Vantage V4, trends in LTE, microLED, satellite. Full details: the5krunner.com/2026/01/04/n... #Garmin #Fitness #Running #Cycling #SportsTech #Wearables #Smartwatch #Triathlon #Fitnesstracker #Strava
January 2026 update: Trusted Garmin Rumours - 2026, Leaks, Insights & dates for all new models plus Apple, Coros, Polar, Suunto, Wahoo
Explore Garmin's 2026 lineup, including Fenix 9, Edge 1060, and competitors like Coros, Suunto, Polar. Key trends: LTE, microLED, satellite connectivity.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Amazfit Active Max: The $169 Coros Killer! Huge display, offline maps, massive battery, Stryd support 170+ sports modes. Beats premium rivals on value the5krunner.com/2025/12/30/a...
#Amazfit #ActiveMax #Smartwatch #FitnessTracker #WearableTech #CorosKiller #FitnessWatch #Tech #Gadgets #RunningWatch
Amazfit Active Max - Coros Killer - A $169 Bargain
At $169, the Amazfit Active Max brings on-device maps and Stryd support to a price point that makes Coros look pointless. Here is why it is the value king of 2025.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM