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Flying Without Ings
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Running watches

Post by Flying Without Ings » Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:50 am

I saw a thread about running trainers a few days ago which was helpful. Trainers-wise I’m sorted but I’m on the lookout for a new running watch as my old one has decided to pack in.

Any good recommendations? I know Garmin models are usually the go-to.

Red Fox Rocks Socks
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Re: Running watches

Post by Red Fox Rocks Socks » Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:05 am

***waits for 4 grand watch comment***

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Re: Running watches

Post by casualclaret » Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:51 pm

I have the basic Garmin forerunner 110 which I think is now the 55. Does everything I need including distance, time, pace etc. Retails about £150.You can spend some daft money on them with all the whistles and bells but you will probably find you don't need/use them.

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Re: Running watches

Post by Bigvince » Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:14 pm

There are lots of running watches about, I have a Garmin fenix myself and think it’s great. My advice would be go for one that has a heart rate monitor.

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Re: Running watches

Post by Jjjack » Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:10 pm

I have a Garmin 645 Music, picked it up 2nd hand on facebook a while back for about 100 quid I think it was - pleased with the purchase, connects to my headphones wirelessly and measures everything I want it to. The real question is what do you want out of a running watch and then buy accordingly.

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Re: Running watches

Post by Bigvince » Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:51 am

Flying Without Ings wrote:
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:50 am
I saw a thread about running trainers a few days ago which was helpful. Trainers-wise I’m sorted but I’m on the lookout for a new running watch as my old one has decided to pack in.

Any good recommendations? I know Garmin models are usually the go-to.
Just had an email off Garmin.com. They’re having a 24hr sale today

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Re: Running watches

Post by ClaretsPadiham » Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:04 am

I have a Fitbit Versa 3 and although I don’t use it for running it does tell me that my heart rate is dangerously high when I’m taking narcotics.

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Re: Running watches

Post by Godwit » Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:21 am

I use a garmin forerunner 35. Does everything I basically need, connects direct to garmin connect on my phone & laptop. Picked it up on offer from amazon for £75.

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Re: Running watches

Post by MancunianClaret » Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:23 am

If you just want something basic (distance, speed, heartrate, GPS) then you can pick up an Amazfit Bip 2 for about £35. 30 day battery life aswell. Been using one for about 2 years now.

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Re: Running watches

Post by clarets12 » Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:42 am

Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote:
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:05 am
***waits for 4 grand watch comment***
You just ruined LancasterClaret's week.

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Re: Running watches

Post by Bosscat » Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:49 am

Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote:
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:05 am
***waits for 4 grand watch comment***
Or someone posting something like this
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Some folk just can't help making jokes 😉

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Re: Running watches

Post by clarets12 » Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:08 pm

Bosscat wrote:
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:49 am
Or someone posting something like this
vector-illustration-of-cartoon-clock-running-G3GCCW.jpg

Some folk just can't help making jokes 😉
You have a massive clock!

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