| Running watches / garmins etc 09:51 - Jan 16 with 2218 views | gordon |
Semi-serious amateur runner, but never use a watch for training/parkruns - wondered what ones people use - not looking for anything really fancy, just tracking distance accurately, and also heart rate stuff if that is useful? Or is there anything else that people find really useful about them? |  | | |  |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 09:57 - Jan 16 with 2186 views | le2blue |
Personally used a Garmin Forerunner for a number of years and it’s great, has all you need to track and improve performance and the app is pretty good for routes and analysis. However, over the last 6 months I’ve started also using my Apple Watch with the Strava app and with that you get pretty much everything you get with the Garmin and more. So personally I’d just go with the Apple Watch if you have one but if not the Garmin. They also do an entry one which is also perfectly adequate and you can pick them up on ebay or backmarket. [Post edited 16 Jan 2023 10:03]
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 10:12 - Jan 16 with 2145 views | Fixed_It |
I have a Garmin 645 Music which is great. Does everything I need and can also, as it says on the tin, play downloaded music which I listen to on a long run. |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 10:35 - Jan 16 with 2113 views | WeirdFishes |
I’ve had a FitBit Versa 2 for a couple of years and it does the job. Decent run tracking and connects to Strava too. Only downside is it runs off your phone’s internet so if you run somewhere and lose internet it won’t track that part of your route. |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 10:53 - Jan 16 with 2074 views | Ely_Blue |
I have an Apple Watch, it tracks everything I need it to and syncs with most of the apps you’ll need.
One good thing about it is that the screen and display is of a good size so you can read it easily when running |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 10:59 - Jan 16 with 2059 views | Swansea_Blue |
Polar vantage M here. I like Polar for some reason, but I suspect they are all much of a muchness. The Mrs has an Apple watch and likes it. The downside of Apple watches are the need for frequent charging (every couple of days I think), whereas a single charge will easily last me a week away with activities every day. Fine if you've got power of course, but a week in the mountains is a problem with an Apple watch. |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 12:54 - Jan 16 with 2021 views | Roola |
I had a fenix 6 pro solar until recently... bloody brilliant watch, i've recently upgraded to an Enduro 2 (treated myself) wanted extra battery life and bigger screen. Can't go wrong with a garmin. Fantastic watches and great linked into garmin connect. Forerunners are excellent for running. |  | | |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 13:30 - Jan 16 with 1973 views | Exiled2Surrey |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 09:57 - Jan 16 by le2blue |
Personally used a Garmin Forerunner for a number of years and it’s great, has all you need to track and improve performance and the app is pretty good for routes and analysis. However, over the last 6 months I’ve started also using my Apple Watch with the Strava app and with that you get pretty much everything you get with the Garmin and more. So personally I’d just go with the Apple Watch if you have one but if not the Garmin. They also do an entry one which is also perfectly adequate and you can pick them up on ebay or backmarket. [Post edited 16 Jan 2023 10:03]
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I used to use Apple, but more recently purchased a Garmin forerunner 645 music. Battery life is better and, crucially, it is button operated, not touch screen - the frustration when starting an event in the rain and not being able to start the watch as the screen was soaked drove me to garmin! I mean, have you actually done the event if it is not shared on Strava? Not particularly taken with the HR monitor but it is never going to be great when taken from the wrist | | | |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 21:03 - Jan 16 with 1822 views | Daninthecampo |
I use a Garmin Fenix 2, its old now but still works very well. Even as an old model the GPS is far more accurate than an Apple watch.
Also if the Garmin breaks they will send you a reconditioned one or they did 5 years ago and it only cost me £40 | | | |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 07:22 - Jan 17 with 1706 views | TractorWood |
I have the Fenix 6X pro. It's amazing. Particularly the maps and routes. It means I can always run amazing routes.
If you are just looking for GPS, heart rate etc. Any forerunner made in the last 6 years will be fine. |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 07:53 - Jan 17 with 1668 views | SaleAway |
I use a forerunner 245. Does all that you need for running. | |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 08:05 - Jan 17 with 1651 views | Number22 |
Forerunner 245 music, there's the new 255 out now with a few more Gucci accessories.
If you can find someone with defence discount of Blue Light discount you can get about 40% off via those websites.
245 is incredible though, battery also lasts around 7 days. |  | | |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 08:13 - Jan 17 with 1643 views | GlasgowBlue |
I’ve used an Apple Watch since series one. The Apple fitness cap integrates well with the iPhone and Apple TV. And it’s constantly working in the background so your steps, distance, calories are e order even if you dont select a workout.
It will also detect unusual heartbeat and send an sos if you fall and are immobile fur over a minute. |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 08:25 - Jan 17 with 1631 views | itfcjoe |
I've got a Garmin Forerunner 235, must have had it 6 years now and still works perfectly to track runs etc - often in good discounts if you have a good hunt round.
One thing that I want to upgrade but just can't find a good enough reason to as is still so good for what it does so can't justify it! |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 11:05 - Jan 17 with 1553 views | usm |
Ive got an Apple Watch - which links to Strava on my phone |  |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 11:32 - Jan 17 with 1515 views | longtimefan |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 10:35 - Jan 16 by WeirdFishes |
I’ve had a FitBit Versa 2 for a couple of years and it does the job. Decent run tracking and connects to Strava too. Only downside is it runs off your phone’s internet so if you run somewhere and lose internet it won’t track that part of your route. |
I have the Versa 3. It has its own GPS and doesn't need your phone for tracking. Just sync to the app once you're back indoors. | | | |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 20:16 - Jan 18 with 1382 views | gordon |
Thanks for all the suggestions, didn't mean to ignore the thread, work went crazy just after I posted.
Probably a stupid question but I guess all these watches track elevation gain as well? | | | |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 20:35 - Jan 18 with 1369 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 20:16 - Jan 18 by gordon |
Thanks for all the suggestions, didn't mean to ignore the thread, work went crazy just after I posted.
Probably a stupid question but I guess all these watches track elevation gain as well? |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 20:46 - Jan 18 with 1358 views | Exiled2Surrey |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 20:35 - Jan 18 by GlasgowBlue |
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I wouldnt say the accuracy is brilliant unless you spend a tonne of cash - although it might be better on Apple - but quite often I run a loop and Strava tells me I have ended up several metres below where I started! But it does give you a reasonable indication of runs that are more versus less hilly | | | |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 05:01 - Jan 19 with 1261 views | TractorWood |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 20:46 - Jan 18 by Exiled2Surrey |
I wouldnt say the accuracy is brilliant unless you spend a tonne of cash - although it might be better on Apple - but quite often I run a loop and Strava tells me I have ended up several metres below where I started! But it does give you a reasonable indication of runs that are more versus less hilly |
Exactly. It needs a proper barometer to be accurate. Which is generally the higher price watches.
Otherwise it will just guess it from GPS. This is fine unless you are climbing mountains. Which some people will be relying on. | |
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| Running watches / garmins etc on 07:48 - Jan 19 with 1210 views | gordon |
| Running watches / garmins etc on 20:35 - Jan 18 by GlasgowBlue |
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Looks great, thanks! | | | |
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