I ran 1,000km to test the best running watches in the UK – here are my favourites
We ran more than 1,000km to test top-rated GPS fitness watches including Apple, Garmin and the best for beginners • The best running shoes for men and women Whether you’re hitting the pavements for the first time, running with a club or racing for personal glory, the ability to track your workouts has become an essential part of any training regime. Not only can it help you improve, but you can also use it to avoid injury and share in the social experience. A running watch isn’t the only way to do this, but it is a pretty effective option. But with the market flooded with options, offering an array of features, you might find it difficult to answer all the questions that arise. Do you need offline maps? Do you want to listen to music while you run? Which brand is best, and how much do you really need to spend? Best running watch for beginners: Garmin Forerunner 55 Best budget running watch: Suunto Run Continue reading...
We ran more than 1,000km to test top-rated GPS fitness watches including Apple, Garmin and the best for beginners
• The best running shoes for men and women
Whether you’re hitting the pavements for the first time, running with a club or racing for personal glory, the ability to track your workouts has become an essential part of any training regime. Not only can it help you improve, but you can also use it to avoid injury and share in the social experience. A running watch isn’t the only way to do this, but it is a pretty effective option.
But with the market flooded with options, offering an array of features, you might find it difficult to answer all the questions that arise. Do you need offline maps? Do you want to listen to music while you run? Which brand is best, and how much do you really need to spend?
Best running watch for beginners:
Garmin Forerunner 55
Best budget running watch:
Suunto Run