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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] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Coros Pace 2. Inexpensive (relatively) and great for running.

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

Here's an in-depth review of the Pace 2 from DC Rainmaker:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/coros-pace-2-in-depth-review-multisport-running-power.html

Since the review, the software has been updated, there's an online training calendar and data summary, more sport modes, better models of running performance, and navigation (breadcrumb.)

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

The Coros site has some open box Pace 2s for 159 USD.