Pros & Cons of the Garmin 255

Pros

• Price only costs 150 dollars in China after government subsidy.

Cons

• The stock strap feels cheap, and the material doesn’t feel good on the skin.
• The software is not as polished as Coros in some areas. Understandable though — after so many years, this kind of technical debt is inevitable. Maybe a few years later, Coros will face the same thing.
• Localization is underwhelming. Some translations in the schedule/course section are confusing.
• Navigation is just for fun — not really practical.
• Connect app’s dark mode feels weird.

Battery

• Endurance: 1 week → 50%
• Charging power: 1W

Running Gear

• If you sweat a lot, I strongly recommend getting a hat.

Lessons from My First Half Marathon

• Bring energy gels you’ve already tried, not ones you’ve never used before.
• If you’re not sure whether you need nipple guards, bring them anyway.
• Your inner thighs will still need some Vaseline.