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As running is
becoming more popular in the public conscientiousness, running fashion is
equaling gaining attention. Simply
put, people want to look their best even while exercising. However, fashion is not the only
consideration when undertaking strenuous activities like running. The right gear is necessary in order to
create an environment conducive to a successful workout. An increasingly important tool in every
runner’s arsenal is their watch.
There are three types of running watches that everyone thinking about or
beginning to run should be aware of: the “all in one” watch, the GPS-enabled
watch, and the “classic” running watch.
Specifically, we shall discuss the pros, cons, and fashionable aspects
of three types of watches.
Running
Watches to Consider:
1. Garmin Forerunner 910XT, $399.99
2. Nike+ SportWatch GPS, $169
3. Timex Ironman, $70
Garmin
Forerunner 910XT
The Garmin
Forerunner 910XT is an example of what we like to classify as an “all in one”
running watch. These watches use
GPS to map your run, calculate your pace, calculate your distance, and keep
track of your overall time.
Watches like the Forerunner 910XT can be used for multiple activities:
running, swimming, etc. However,
the greatest drawback of these watches is the price. The Garmin Forerunner 910 XT will run you upwards of
$400. These watches are also big
and bulky, often not a characteristic of most fashion accessories. However, if you are set on using GPS to
track your run, there are more affordable options out there.
Nike+Sport Watch GPS
The Nike+
SportWatch GPS provides runners with many of the features offered by the Garmin
Forerunner 910XT. The watch will
calculate your pace, distance, total time, even your calories burned. This watch also offers an ingenious
feature which the Garmin does not.
It will allow you to track your run by GPS, the Nike+ Sensor in your
shoe, or both. For only $169, this
functionality is a steal. Nike
also looks to have taken into consideration not only the functionality of the
watch, but the design as well. The
combination of black and lime green makes this watch stand out from the crowd
in the best possible way. However,
if you are the type of runner like we are here at PerpetualRunning, you may
prefer a more simple watch.
Timex
Ironman Series
The Timex Ironman
Series of watches are what we like to call “classic” running watches. These watches do not offer a way to map
your run, but they do provide all the functionality you will ever need on a
run. A total run time counter, a
countdown timer, and the ability to track your mile splits, allows the Timex Ironman
watch to track all the vital components of your run. Priced at only $70, it is the standard price for a good
running watch. However, it is also
the cheapest of the three, making this watch in particular a great buy for both
the beginner runner and advanced runner alike. These watches come in a myriad of colors also making it the
most fashionable running watch series we have come across yet.
There are many
choices in running watches.
Although, they vary greatly in price, functionality, and fashionability. You must weigh your options based upon
your own needs. Based on pure
value though, the team here at PerpetualRunning can recommend checking out the
Timex Ironman Series to get your next run off to a great start!
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