Garmin has introduced features that previously cost more to entry-level athletes

Garmin has just announced two new GPS watches, the Forerunner 70 and the Forerunner 170. fitness tracker without jumping straight into a high-level training class. In other words, the new watches are coming for the middle of Garmin’s lineup.

Garmin’s premium Forerunner lineup has gotten more intense over the years as the company piles on advanced recovery metrics, endurance tools, and race analytics. The Forerunner 70 and 170 feel like an attempt to make Garmin’s ecosystem more accessible to casual runners who still want meaningful training guidance.

That’s not to say that Garmin removed them too aggressively. Both watches still have built-in GPS, heart rate tracking, sleep trackingHRV status, Pulse Axis support, smart notifications and access to more than 80 sports apps. Battery life is also comfortably ahead of most traditional smartwatches, with the Forerunner 70 rated at up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and the Forerunner 170 at up to 10 days. Both have 1.2-inch AMOLED displays, touchscreen support, and Garmin’s standard five-button setup.

The watches also bring several premium training tools to Garmin’s lineup, including training preparation, training status, wrist-based running power and running dynamics. Garmin also added a new quick workout feature that generates simplified workout suggestions based on the length and intensity of the workout the athlete chooses. Meanwhile, Garmin Coach now includes additional run/walk plans and low-volume training options aimed at new runners trying to build consistency. The Forerunner 70 will be available in six colors including citron, tide blue, cool lavender, soft pink, black and stone white.

The Forerunner 170 adds a few extra conveniences over the 70, including Garmin Pay and optional onboard music storage. Both the base and Music model will be available in black with booster yellow detailing and white stone with cloudy blue stripes. 170 Music adds brighter combinations, including teal green with a teal and lemon band, and blush pink with a pink and mango band.

The watches will go on sale from May 15 Garmin.com. Prices for the Forerunner 70 start at $249.99, while the Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music cost $299.99 and $349.99, respectively.