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JAMES WITTS He’s a published author writing about sports science.

GARMIN 745 FORERUNNER

£449.99 The Garmin FR 945 is mightily good. Can the 745 compete?

Garmin’s new Forerunner 745 is essentially a slimmed-down Forerunner 945 that we tested in late 2019 (see 220tri.com). It’s similarly styled and, impressively, retains the clear 1.2-in display seen on the 945. The 945 was good. Mightily so. As is the 745, though with the occasional quibble.

One of the key advancements of the 745 is its coaching capabilities where you’re given detailed daily workout suggestions based on recent training load. You also receive seven-day training load to assess intensity and volume. It’s a nifty tool, especially to avoid overtraining. The screen’s large and clear enough to assess on screen but you can really dial down in the