New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- I am not an athlete or a hardcore fitness enthusiast, but I was curious to experience this watch since it launched a few months ago and got my attention. Garmin positions the Forerunner 970 as a premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch, with big claims around accuracy, training insights, maps, and overall durability. After using it for about 45 days, here is what actually held up in my day-to-day use and what felt less convincing.

I used the Garmin Forerunner 970 in my regular day-to-day life, not for marathon training. In the first two weeks, I used it more like a reviewer, checking the main features properly like GPS lock, screen visibility outdoors, maps, and battery. After that, I wore it normally through th...