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Garmin Forerunner 170 Music Review: The Watch That Paced Me to 1:18 at My First HYROX

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · By Endurance Wire

On 5 July, I crossed the finish line at my first HYROX race in 1:18:02. Eight workout stations, eight 1km running segments, and 78 minutes of sustained effort. That’s the kind of event where your gear either works for you or against you, and I wasn’t willing to leave pacing, heart rate data, or race-day logistics to chance. When Garmin Australia offered me the new Forerunner 170 Music to test through my prep block, I said yes immediately. I wore it for every F45 session, every long run around Coogee, every Hyrox simulation workout, and the race itself. Here’s what I found.