Amazon Prime Day kicks off next week. Garmin smartwatches are great for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and those training for their first or next marathon. They can also be very pricey, so they're a convenient product to shop during Prime Day. Also: I found 15 Amazon deals on editor-approved tech already live for Prime DayPrime Day begins June 23 and ends June 26. It's four days again, so you have four chances to find a good discount on something you want. I've been covering these deals events for over three years now, so I can confidently say I know how these discount-paloozas go. Ahead of the event, I'd suggest you think about household essentials or products just out of your budget that you'd be interested in shopping during the many days of Prime Day. While flashy, high-ticket items will go on sale, hit the front page of Amazon, and grab your attention, I'd recommend sticking to the stuff you know you need. That's how you can actually save money during a sales event. See early Prime Day dealsThe best Garmin smartwatches to shop Whether you're a multi-sport athlete training for your next Iron Man or a marathoner honing your speed and pace, the Garmin Forerunner 970 is a crowd favorite for a few reasons. It's got a vibrant AMOLED display, so you can vividly see your watch's graphics in many environments and conditions. There's a built-in flashlight, which surprisingly comes in handy. It's a rugged watch built with carbon gray DLC titanium. Plus, it's got 15 days of battery life, so you'll worry about charging it twice a month, at most.