| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 18:16 - Aug 17 with 597 views | Lesta_Tractor |
Looking to upgrade my Garmin Forerunner 55.
Was thinking I'd get a Forerunner 165 but noticed a few people on Strava using the Coros.
Anyone used either or have any alternative suggestions? |  |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 18:32 - Aug 17 with 553 views | TractorWood |
I have a Garmin Fenix 6x pro. It's ridiculously amazing.
I've had it probably 2 years. I run most days and have used it for everything from 5k to arduous mountain ultra marathons in the US.
Coros are hugely influencer hyped. I don't know a single person (who isn't paid by coros) who uses one. |  |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 19:30 - Aug 17 with 475 views | Bent_double |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 18:32 - Aug 17 by TractorWood |
I have a Garmin Fenix 6x pro. It's ridiculously amazing.
I've had it probably 2 years. I run most days and have used it for everything from 5k to arduous mountain ultra marathons in the US.
Coros are hugely influencer hyped. I don't know a single person (who isn't paid by coros) who uses one. |
Bought my son a Fenix 7x pro last year, he absolutely loves it. It's big though, very big. And expensive. |  |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 19:33 - Aug 17 with 457 views | _clive_baker_ |
What is it you’re looking for that the Forerunner 55 doesn’t give you? |  | | |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 19:50 - Aug 17 with 436 views | Lesta_Tractor |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 19:33 - Aug 17 by _clive_baker_ |
What is it you’re looking for that the Forerunner 55 doesn’t give you? |
Nothing at all...
The forerunner 55 has been brilliant, I've done thousands of miles with it, but the battery isn't as good as it was and the start/stop button is broken.
I don't want to spend for a Fenix or 9 series Forerunner so 165 or Coros for me. | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:06 - Aug 17 with 406 views | bluenorth |
I've got a coros pace 2 (I think its that model). Found it really good, easy to use, and the battery life is excellent. I'll be likely to stick with them in the future. But I've not used other makes so not got much of a comparison. |  | | |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:17 - Aug 17 with 387 views | EuanTown |
I have always had forerunners. Never tried anything else. Don't think I need too, so will keep with Garmin. Personally. |  | | |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:28 - Aug 17 with 361 views | _clive_baker_ |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 19:50 - Aug 17 by Lesta_Tractor |
Nothing at all...
The forerunner 55 has been brilliant, I've done thousands of miles with it, but the battery isn't as good as it was and the start/stop button is broken.
I don't want to spend for a Fenix or 9 series Forerunner so 165 or Coros for me. |
Fair enough. I’ve got the forerunner 55, I run a lot when I’m not injured and it suits me absolutely perfectly and didn’t break the bank. That’s said my needs are relatively basic.
Was interested if there was any particular functionality you were looking for that it didn’t give you or you had encountered limitations. | | | |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:38 - Aug 17 with 343 views | Lesta_Tractor |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:28 - Aug 17 by _clive_baker_ |
Fair enough. I’ve got the forerunner 55, I run a lot when I’m not injured and it suits me absolutely perfectly and didn’t break the bank. That’s said my needs are relatively basic.
Was interested if there was any particular functionality you were looking for that it didn’t give you or you had encountered limitations. |
Have to admit, the Training Readiness morning report on the Forerunner 265 interests me.
Not interested in any smart functionality (I hate seeing messages on my watch), I don't really use the training features as my club has structured sessions and I don't listen to music when I run.
I run a lot when not injured too, unfortunately there's always something 😂 | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:42 - Aug 17 with 330 views | NedPlimpton |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 19:50 - Aug 17 by Lesta_Tractor |
Nothing at all...
The forerunner 55 has been brilliant, I've done thousands of miles with it, but the battery isn't as good as it was and the start/stop button is broken.
I don't want to spend for a Fenix or 9 series Forerunner so 165 or Coros for me. |
A couple of friends have recently switched to Coros from Garmin, they really like them
However, it doesn't have the "resume later" function that Garmin has for a run, although I think it does for cycling, which is a bit weird
Also you can't put your parkrun barcode on there like you can with Garmin |  | | |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:43 - Aug 17 with 323 views | Swansea_Blue |
I’ve always been Polar and have the Vantage 3 now. I preferred their more basic previous models for general running and multi sport but wanted to try the map routing feature. It’s brilliant for runs/bikes/walks in new places. Especially good for hillwalking/trail running/cycling and mountain biking.
I would suggest you stick with what you know if you’re happy with it. Garmin are pretty much the standard. If you haven’t tried one with maps though, it’s well worth looking into unless you only ever run on familiar routes/trails. [Post edited 17 Aug 21:17]
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:49 - Aug 17 with 312 views | Lesta_Tractor |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:42 - Aug 17 by NedPlimpton |
A couple of friends have recently switched to Coros from Garmin, they really like them
However, it doesn't have the "resume later" function that Garmin has for a run, although I think it does for cycling, which is a bit weird
Also you can't put your parkrun barcode on there like you can with Garmin |
Hadn't considered the parkrun barcode, that's me sticking with Garmin! | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:49 - Aug 17 with 317 views | BrianTablet |
I have a Pace 3 and love it. It's incredibly light, battery lasts well, picks up GPS immediately.
It also has great software, and they send out updates that actually add functionality.
I wear mine as a daily watch, and love the vibrating alarm, timer & sleep measuring function.
You can edit screens to suit.
Oh and it has a music option if want to leave the phone at home and listen to mp3s.
It's waterproof too, and i swim with it.
I used to have a Garmin, but much prefer the Coros.
I also don't bother with Strava any more as the Coros software has all the data you need, inc training plans, workouts, all sorts of stuff.
It's the Connor Chaplin of running watches. :-) [Post edited 17 Aug 21:08]
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:51 - Aug 17 with 304 views | BrianTablet |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:38 - Aug 17 by Lesta_Tractor |
Have to admit, the Training Readiness morning report on the Forerunner 265 interests me.
Not interested in any smart functionality (I hate seeing messages on my watch), I don't really use the training features as my club has structured sessions and I don't listen to music when I run.
I run a lot when not injured too, unfortunately there's always something 😂 |
Coros 3 has Recovery Measure which is like Training Readiness I guess.
Also sleep HRV which may indicate overtraining. | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 21:03 - Aug 17 with 276 views | TractorWood |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 20:49 - Aug 17 by BrianTablet |
I have a Pace 3 and love it. It's incredibly light, battery lasts well, picks up GPS immediately.
It also has great software, and they send out updates that actually add functionality.
I wear mine as a daily watch, and love the vibrating alarm, timer & sleep measuring function.
You can edit screens to suit.
Oh and it has a music option if want to leave the phone at home and listen to mp3s.
It's waterproof too, and i swim with it.
I used to have a Garmin, but much prefer the Coros.
I also don't bother with Strava any more as the Coros software has all the data you need, inc training plans, workouts, all sorts of stuff.
It's the Connor Chaplin of running watches. :-) [Post edited 17 Aug 21:08]
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The more I've run the more I think anything that changes your habits is good. I've been using chatGPT as my coach for Loch Ness marathon. It really seems to get the best out of my weekly mileage. | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 21:22 - Aug 17 with 248 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 21:03 - Aug 17 by TractorWood |
The more I've run the more I think anything that changes your habits is good. I've been using chatGPT as my coach for Loch Ness marathon. It really seems to get the best out of my weekly mileage. |
Whoop’s AI assistant is pretty good too. Not that I’m saying get a whoop as they’re expensive (but they are good). My point is that I agree that AI does have the potential to be quite useful* for training, as long as you’re inputting reliable data (which is where the whoop comes in being one of the most reliable out there).
*for me, analysing training data is the only use I’ve found for AI that’s better than old school | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 21:41 - Aug 17 with 216 views | TractorWood |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 21:22 - Aug 17 by Swansea_Blue |
Whoop’s AI assistant is pretty good too. Not that I’m saying get a whoop as they’re expensive (but they are good). My point is that I agree that AI does have the potential to be quite useful* for training, as long as you’re inputting reliable data (which is where the whoop comes in being one of the most reliable out there).
*for me, analysing training data is the only use I’ve found for AI that’s better than old school |
I've never really done a proper block for a marathon so am really enjoying the process. If I can get under 3:20 I'll be chuffed.
Whoop is more for cycling right? | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 08:47 - Aug 18 with 81 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 21:41 - Aug 17 by TractorWood |
I've never really done a proper block for a marathon so am really enjoying the process. If I can get under 3:20 I'll be chuffed.
Whoop is more for cycling right? |
Whoop’s more for general fitness and especially sleep and recovery. It’s very different to watches - there’s no screen or anything like that. It records a bunch of health-related metrics constantly and you access and analyse results on an app. Apparently is consistently the most accurate (they undertake proper trials and publish).
It’s for any sport or no sports at all. Recording activities isn’t really a strong point (although you can do that). I get the value from seeing long/term trends in heart metrics (HRV, rate, resting rate, etc) and the sleep stuff is pretty good. It helps me build better habits really. I still use a watch to record runs/walks/swims, etc). | |
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| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 08:49 - Aug 18 with 79 views | Number22 |
You can get a 265 for about 300 GBP if you know someone with blue light discount etc... much better watch, Coros is more up and coming but will for sure be a good competitor.
Jumping from a 55 to 265 you'd notice a huge improvement. |  | | |
| Running Watches - Coros Pace 3 on 08:56 - Aug 18 with 70 views | GlasgowBlue |
I've been using Apple watch for about 9 years. I find you need to upgrade every three years due to the battery degradation but it's very ccurate for running stats plus loads of other uses away from sport. |  |
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