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I did 12,000 steps a day with the Garmin Forerunner 170 - here's why it's my new favourite watch for beginners

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 · By Endurance Wire

By Grace Walsh Published 3 June 2026 In Reviews If you're new to running, navigating the waters of finding a suitable watch to record your progress can be difficult. One of the best Garmin watches is often the go-to, but until very recently, there were few beginner-friendly options. The Garmin Forerunner 170, released last month, has changed this. I've been running regularly for six years now and have tested pretty much every fitness tracker brand under the sun. The Forerunner range consistently comes up as a favourite, so I was very excited for this one.