{"id":1372,"date":"2026-02-09T10:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/?post_type=product&p=1372"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:45:32","slug":"marq-athlete-gen-2-the-innovative-and-exclusive-tool-watch","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/?product=marq-athlete-gen-2-the-innovative-and-exclusive-tool-watch","title":{"rendered":"MARQ\u00ae Athlete (Gen 2) The innovative and exclusive Tool Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

MARQ ATHLETE<\/span><\/h2>\n

Excellence sets new records<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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UNIQUE DESIGN<\/span><\/h3>\n

Designed for the racer, this modern tool watch features a stunning AMOLED touchscreen display. The 46mm case is crafted from grade 5 titanium with a black DLC bezel for an ultra-durable, sporty design.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BATTERY LIFE<\/span><\/h3>\n

With unprecedented performance thanks to a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts up to 16 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SPORTS APP<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use preloaded activities for trail running, track and field, swimming, running, cycling, hiking, rowing, skiing, golf, surfing, indoor climbing and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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RUNNING DYNAMICS ON THE WRIST<\/span><\/h3>\n

This smartwatch measures\u00a0<\/span>essential running<\/span><\/a>\u00a0metrics including cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ANIMATED WORKOUTS<\/span><\/h3>\n

This tool watch offers easy-to-follow, animated workouts that can be viewed right on the watch face. Choose from preloaded animated workouts or download more from the Garmin Connect\u2122 community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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READINESS TRAINING<\/span><\/h3>\n

From the moment you wake up, you get a\u00a0<\/span>training readiness<\/span><\/a>\u00a0score based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine if your day is ready to train harder or softer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Race Widget<\/span><\/h3>\n

Get ready for your next goal with training tips, personalized daily workouts, and race time predictions based on course details, weather conditions, and past performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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RACE MONITORING<\/span><\/h3>\n

See how much\u00a0<\/span>power<\/span><\/a>\u00a0you’re exerting on the trail or road to manage your effort and optimize your workout. No accessories required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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HRV Status<\/span><\/h3>\n

Get in-depth analysis of your health, training and recovery performance with\u00a0sleep\u00a0<\/span>heart rate variability data\u00a0<\/span><\/a>1<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0, powered by technologies developed by our FirstBeat Analytics\u2122 team.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Training Status<\/span><\/h3>\n

Using\u00a0<\/span>new indicators<\/span><\/a>\u00a0like heart rate variability status, training history, and your recent performance, you’ll gain insights into your overall effort and know if your workout is productive, very intense, or too strenuous.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GARMIN COACH<\/span><\/h3>\n

Train for a race, reach a finish line, or improve your fitness with\u00a0<\/span>Garmin Coach training plans<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for runners and cyclists. Simply set up Garmin Coach in the Garmin Connect app to get personalized daily training and reach your goals. Includes Garmin Run Coach or Garmin Cycling Coach, plans that adapt based on performance, recovery, and fitness metrics\u00a0<\/span>2<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Suggested daily workouts<\/span><\/h3>\n

View your entire week of\u00a0<\/span>recommended daily workouts,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0which adapt after each run based on your performance and recovery, as well as upcoming races in the Garmin Connect smartphone app calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PERFORMANCE METRICS<\/span><\/h3>\n

View\u00a0<\/span>advanced training metrics<\/span><\/a>\u00a0including estimates for running dynamics, VO2 max, recovery advisor and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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RACE PREDICTOR<\/span><\/h3>\n

Based on your overall fitness level, get a pace prediction for 5K, 10K, or even marathon runs. Plus, trend data highlights the impact of your training over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PACEPRO\u2122 TECHNOLOGY<\/span><\/h3>\n

PacePro<\/span><\/a>\u00a0helps you keep the right pace to reach your goal with dynamic guidance based on the incline of the route you’re following.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MEDIUM STEP ADJUSTED ON SLOPE<\/span><\/h3>\n

Don’t run out of steam before your activity is over. After configuring your running activity data fields, learn how to adjust your pace on different terrains to achieve your expected performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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VO2 MAX<\/span><\/h3>\n

Train with\u00a0<\/span>VO2 Max<\/span><\/a>\u00a0. It adjusts for cross-country running and accounts for changes in performance that might be caused by heat or altitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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REAL-TIME STAMINA<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use real-time stamina<\/span><\/a>\u00a0data\u00a0to monitor and manage effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Recovery time<\/span><\/h3>\n

After each workout,\u00a0<\/span>recovery time<\/span><\/a>\u00a0lets you know when it’s best to do another intense workout. It also takes into account the intensity of the workout and factors like stress, daily activity, and sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jet Lag Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n

This feature helps you minimize the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedules, and physical activity during your trip. Enter trip details into the Garmin Connect\u2122 app calendar and monitor how your body clock adjusts to your new destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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MORNING REPORT<\/span><\/h3>\n

Get an overview of your sleep, recovery, and training as soon as you wake up, along with your heart rate variability status, training readiness, and weather. Customize the report to see the data you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WRIST HEART RATE<\/span><\/h3>\n

The smartwatch constantly records your\u00a0<\/span>heart rate\u00a0<\/span>1<\/span><\/sup><\/a>\u00a0and alerts you if it’s too high or too low when you’re at rest. It also allows you to measure the intensity of your activities, even while swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ENDURANCE SCORE<\/span><\/h3>\n

This\u00a0<\/span>feature<\/span><\/a>\u00a0measures your ability to sustain sustained efforts and combines training data from all your athletic activities to help you understand how training impacts your overall endurance. This dynamic measurement uses your VO2 max, short-term\/long-term training load, and other factors to measure your progress beyond just VO2 max.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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HILL SCORE<\/span><\/h3>\n

This\u00a0<\/span>feature<\/span><\/a>\u00a0measures your ability to run uphill and evaluates your progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history. It measures your strength on steep climbs and your endurance on long inclines while running, as well as providing a score based on your performance history.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HEALTH SNAPSHOT\u2122 FEATURE<\/span><\/h3>\n

With a 2-minute session, you can record key stats, such as heart rate,\u00a0<\/span>HRV,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Pulse Ox\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0, respiration and stress. You can generate a report with these stats and share them via the Garmin Connect app on your\u00a0<\/span>compatible smartphone.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ADVANCED SLEEP SCORING AND MONITORING<\/span><\/h3>\n

Get a comprehensive breakdown of your light, deep, and REM sleep stages\u00a0<\/span>1.<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0View all the information recorded right on your watch via a dedicated widget that includes your\u00a0<\/span>sleep score and other helpful insights.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Nap detection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Automatically track or log your daytime naps to discover the benefits they bring to your body and understand what the ideal times and lengths should be.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BODY BATTERY\u2122<\/span><\/h3>\n

Track your\u00a0<\/span>energy levels<\/span><\/a>\u00a0throughout the day so you know when your body is energized and ready for activity or when it’s drained and in need of restful sleep. You can also get additional details and insights into how rest, daily activities, and high-stress situations can affect your energy levels\u00a0.\u00a0<\/span>1<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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STRESS DETECTION<\/span><\/h3>\n

Heart rate variability is used to calculate your\u00a0<\/span>stress level score,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0which helps you determine whether you’re having a calm, balanced, or stressful day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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OUTDOOR MAPS+<\/span><\/h3>\n

Optional\u00a0<\/span>Outdoor Maps+<\/span><\/a>\u00a0subscription provides access to highly detailed maps (US coverage only) and satellite imagery (global coverage) downloaded directly to your watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SATIQ\u2122 TECHNOLOGY<\/span><\/h3>\n

Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology ensures superior positioning accuracy in any environment while optimizing device battery life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ABC SENSORS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, a barometer to monitor weather and a 3-axis electronic compass.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ACCLIMATION<\/span><\/h3>\n

This widget shows your current elevation, acclimated elevation, Pulse Ox\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0, heart rate\u00a0<\/span>1<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0and breathing rate, so you can immediately understand how your body is coping.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CLIMBPRO FUNCTION<\/span><\/h3>\n

To view real-time information on current and upcoming climbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NEXTFORK\u2122 MAP GUIDE<\/span><\/h3>\n

Preloaded TopoActive European maps, including NextFork map guidance, are easy to view, helping you navigate trails and see around the next bend.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TURN-AROUND NAVIGATION<\/span><\/h3>\n

Follow a route or trail with the help of\u00a0<\/span>turn-by-turn directions and street names<\/span><\/a>\u00a0that give you advance warning of the next turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MULTICONTINENTAL TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Preloaded with TopoActive European maps, you can stay on track as you explore. View terrain contours, elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes, and other geographic features. You can download additional maps from around the world using Wi-Fi\u00ae\u00a0<\/span>connectivity<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SKI SLOPES MAPS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Explore the outdoors with preloaded topographic maps and view run names and difficulty ratings for over 2,000\u00a0<\/span>global ski resorts.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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GOLF COURSES<\/span><\/h3>\n

Access full-color\u00a0<\/span>CourseView maps<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for over 43,000 golf courses worldwide and use button targeting and PlaysLike Distance features.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SMART NOTIFICATIONS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a\u00a0<\/span>compatible smartphone.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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STOCK MONITORING<\/span><\/h3>\n

Track your stocks up to 50\u00a0<\/span>4<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0right from your wrist with the Stocks app.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Skip the checkout lines with\u00a0<\/span>Garmin Pay<\/span><\/a>\u00a0contactless payments available for banks and participating cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MUSIC APPS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, or YouTube\u00ae Music accounts to listen without your smartphone (subscription may be required).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CONNECT IQ\u2122 STORE<\/span><\/h3>\n

Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the\u00a0<\/span>Connect IQ<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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DETECTION AND SECURITY FUNCTIONS<\/span><\/h3>\n

When your watch and smartphone are paired, you can send a message with your real-time location to your contacts manually or automatically via built-in incident detection\u00a0<\/span>5<\/span><\/sup>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[90,84],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1372","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-garmin-marq","7":"product_cat-outdoor","8":"aux-has-gallery","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1372"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1372"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1372"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmin.al\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}