The best running watches of 2017
Hi, and welcome back to the Mohsin Salya blog.
I think you probably all know that I’m not a huge technology geek – not at least when it comes to running. But I do make an exception for a good watch – timing yourself accurately is a pretty basic requirement if you want to improve your performance.
So, we’re going to avoid fitness trackers here, which generally just monitor the number of steps you take or hours you sleep – this is just my quick guide to the best running watches out there.
The watch with everything: The Garmin Forerunner 935
This is a serious running watch for serious runners – and it comes at a serious price too. It’s a sleek, lightweight design, and is surprisingly comfortable to wear. It’s got GPS for tracking your runs and even has a barometric altimeter to track elevation. In terms of running data, you’ll get everything you need, from pace and speed through to cadence and elevation. It’s a big investment, but if you’re putting in a lot of miles every week it is well worth it.
The more affordable option: Timex Ironman GPS
Simply and beautifully designed, the Ironman GPS has more than enough for most runners. It’s (unsurprisingly) got GPS tracking and although it’s being billed as ‘The Simplest GPS Watch Ever’ it’s still packed with features – basically giving you everything you need to know how far you’ve gone, how long it’s taken you, and your pace.
The basic option: Casio Unisex Phys Running Watch
If you’re the kind of person who likes to just strap on a watch and then run without worrying too much about whether it’s tracking your location, heart rate or pace, then this is the watch for you. It has a stop watch, 60 lap memory and it’s water resistant to 50m, all for just over £20.
Until the next time,
Mohsin Salya.
