Run tracking device

Yorky

Until recently I was using a Garmin Forerunner 305 until it stopped working. I've contacted Garmin but will probably have to replace it.

In the meantime, I've been using Map My Run on my smartphone in an armband but would prefer something wrist-mounted.

I don't want to spend too much but want the right device. I'm not sure what to get - a fitness tracker such as FitBit or a GPS watch.

I'm looking for features that will help me increase my 10km time and post on social media etc.

Can anyone provide any advice?

Thanks in advance.

Coffee Fulled Runner

I few in my club use TomTom watches which are cheap enough compared to Garmin

TheBigGreen

I bought a second hand Garmin 620 from a boards member a couple of weeks ago. The 620 an excellent bit of kit and perfect for what I need.

uvox

Use your phone with Strava or MapMyRun apps.

TFBubendorfer

uvox wrote: »

Use your phone with Strava or MapMyRun apps.

I wouldn't. Like the OP I much prefer a wrist-mounted device. Plus, the GPS on many phones is often unreliable and inaccurate, more so than on dedicated GPS watches.

Most fitness trackers are designed for 24 hours wear and are no good for workouts. DC Rainmaker has plenty of reviews and I've yet to read one of a fitness tracker that would get me interested.

If price is a major consideration I would buy a GPS watch on ebay. A few years ago I purchased a 310xt that way and it kept going happily for a few years.

All watches I know can be uploaded onto social media, so that's not a limiting factor.

As for which specific device you want to go for, have a look at this:
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/winter-sports-gadget-recommendations.html

adrian522

Something like the Garmin FR 220 should be available fairly cheaply and will do its job very well, even without some of the newer features of the more recent watches.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunner-Running-Colour-Display/dp/B00G5DAIQW/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1459244881&sr=8-25&keywords=garmin+forerunner

Same one with integrated HR monitor.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunner-Running-Colour-Display/dp/B00XL41ILC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459244938&sr=8-2&keywords=garmin+forerunner

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Forerunner-230%C2%A0Smartwatch-16%C2%A0hours-battery/dp/B016V1ZQY6/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1459244938&sr=8-13&keywords=garmin+forerunner#

Singer

The Wirecutter review of running watches reckons a smartphone running app is "good enough":

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-running-watch/

I used Nike+ on my iPhone up until santa brought me a Garmin last year, and it was fine - definitely not as nice as using a Garmin but it got the job done. I'd recommend the same to anybody else starting out.