Garmin Forerunner 970 In-Depth Review: Brillance at a Cost?

After putting in some serious miles, I dive into how well the Forerunner 970 actually works in real life. Full written review: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.html 0:00 Quick Intro 0:22 The New Flashlight 1:08 The Brighter Display 1:37 Battery Burn Challenges 3:00 New Optical HR Sensor & ECG 3:52 Voice Commands, Calling, Assistants 5:35 Upgraded Hardware Materials 6:07 Running Impact Factor Explained 7:05 Running Tolerance: Worth it? 8:11 Step Speed Loss Explained 8:52 Running Economy Requirements 9:49 Future Projected Finish Time 10:23 AutoLap by Timing Gates 11:09 Suggested Finish Line 11:48 Garmin Coach for Triathlon Plans 12:23 All the new sport profiles 13:00 Mapping Updates 13:17 Round Trip Routing Issues 14:27 Rapid-Fire Pile of New Features 14:56 Battery Testing During GPS Usage 15:38 GPS & Heart Rate Accuracy 17:09 Final Recommendations & Fenix 8 Comparison #GarminFR970 #Forerunner970 #garminwatch