Life on the Outside

In the event the pilot of an airplane is unable to fly, Garmin Autoland can help protect the passengers on board by taking control of the airplane and landing it at a suitable airport. It's revolutionary automation. And it's the recipient of the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy — the annual award that represents the pinnacle […] The post Lifesaving Technology appeared first on Garmin Blog.

When you look at Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae's bio, the first thing you see isn't that she is a four-time world champion Garmin-sponsored triathlete. You don't see that she strikes fear in the hearts of competitors, with an ongoing list of records that she has been stacking since the early 2000s. The first thing you see […] The post Why Do You Run? appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Mirna Valerio is an ultrarunner, an author and an inspiration. She’s also one of our Women of Adventure. Mirna may not be what you imagine when you think of an ultrarunner who climbs mountains, and that’s OK. She likes to surprise people. Moreover, she loves to inspire people. Throughout her athletic career, Mirna has spoken […] The post Any Body Can Do It appeared first on Garmin Blog.

What if your smartwatch could tell if you had COVID-19? What if it could predict any illness before you felt symptoms? Garmin is involved in a study with the Stanford University School of Medicine to answer this question. Listen in as we sit down with Michael Snyder, Ph.D., professor and chair of genetics at the […] The post Smartwatches in the Pandemic appeared first on Garmin Blog.

World Hall of Fame Golfer and Entrepreneur Greg Norman is known as much for his spirit in the boardroom as his dominance on the golf course. The internationally recognized “Great White Shark” won more than 90 tournaments worldwide, including two British Open Championships and holds the distinction of defending his No. 1 position in the […] The post The Shark on the Green appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Garmin’s first minisode is here! Listen in to learn about what Garmin is doing in the midst of current events as well as how Garmin can help you to continue to beat yesterday, even when you’re stuck at home. Do you have a story to share? Email us: podcaststories@garmin.com Follow us: Garmin Garminoutdoor Garminfitness Garminaviation […] The post Garmin At Home appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Backcountry flying is one of the last means of true exploration. Pilots fly specifically designed aircraft deep into untamed and virtually untouched wilderness in search of solitude and beauty. This is a pastime that Todd Simmons has practiced with his brother and friends for years. However, in summer 2018, Todd was involved in a violent […] The post Plane Crash in Idaho Backcountry appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Summary: Dr. Andrew Jacobs is one of the country’s most respected sports psychologists. Called a “pioneer of mental training,” his work focuses on building mental fortitude in athletes as well as the overall psychological aspects and influence on athleticism. Listen in as we attempt to measure the immeasurable side of an athlete. What’s new with […] The post Measuring the Immeasurable: Podcast Episode 5 appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Patricia Walsh is a world-champion triathlete, author and award-winning engineer who became blind at age 5. She’s also a woman of adventure and our guest for the fourth episode. Our guest host is Rebecca, one of the creative directors behind the Women of Adventure series. Listen in as we discuss Patricia’s achievements as well as […] The post See Me First for My Ability appeared first on Garmin Blog.

David Burnham, a paleontologist from the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum, has traveled the globe documenting the natural history of dinosaurs. He has published extensive studies on some of earth’s most fearsome predators — the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor. His team uses Garmin products extensively in his field work, and Burnham […] The post The T-Rex Hunter appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Our Feature Story: Dorothy Beal is a writer, a mother of three and a marathon runner. She’s also a body positive activist who believes that runners come in all shapes and sizes and that if you run, you have a runner’s body. She owns the brand “I Run This Body” and is the creator behind […] The post Running for the Right Reasons appeared first on Garmin Blog.

Our Feature Story: Guillaume Hullin often heads into the outdoors to break out of his routine and be more self-reliant for a period of time before returning to his job in information technology. He likes to document his travels on his youtube channel, where he records all of his experiences. Last October, Guillaume set out […] The post The 3000th inReach SOS Incident appeared first on Garmin Blog.