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Beginner watch recommendations (self.running)

submitted 1 year ago by hypnotoad to c/[email protected]

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Started running once or twice a week ever since my company signed up for a corporate 5K and I'm interested in tracking progress and pacing myself without pulling a phone out (I use a Garmin bike computer when cycling).

I'm not looking for a full featured smartwatch, just a cheap way to track pace and distance, possibly a map option if I decide to spend a bit more. What are your recommendations for a beginner watch?

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Garmin 45 or 55. 100%

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Do these have the daily suggested workouts?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

@richard_wagner @ronalicious The 55 supports them (not used them but seen the menu) https://support.garmin.com/en-GB/?faq=79rEUftbNb60jd3GYqlYr8
(I use a 55 and it does everything I want/need)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I use a 55 and it does have daily suggested workouts, although you can only see your current day. I vaguely heard that more expensive models are capable of showing workouts ahead of time. Nonetheless, very happy with my 55 - does everything a beginner runner could ask for imo.