The purchase of a running watch with integrated GPS is a very personal choice, as it depends, firstly, on the budget we have, and secondly, on the amount of data we want to extract in each race or training session. For this reason, GPS watches for running are becoming for some time now a fundamental and very useful tool when it comes to optimizing the performance of athletes.
In Buscopulsómetro we consider that there is no perfect watch, since each runner should look for the model that best suits their needs. However, during this year 2016 some devices have come out that have not gone unnoticed and that can adapt to the preferences and pockets of a few passionate running. We present you six models to achieve maximum performance.
Suunto Ambit 3 Run
The Suunto Ambit3 Run is a GPS watch specialized in running. It is designed to meet the most demanding runners in terms of performance and style. An electronic device at the forefront of design and innovation that fulfills the functions of coach and running partner at the same time, so you can plan, progress and recover in the best way after each training session.
This Suunto Ambit3 Run includes Bluetooth technology and full GPS navigation, giving you the ability to plan your route online, download it and then run it without fear of getting lost or going the wrong way. Thanks to this watch pointer and through the Suunto Movescount application, you can design and perform exercises with detailed intervals. You can also program both the duration and intensity of the exercise in question, and you can receive voice prompts from a virtual coach if you use it together with the app.
Garmin Forerunner 35
The renewed version of the Forerunner 25 model monitors your heart rate from your wrist through the pioneering Garmin Elevate technology and without the need to wear a chest strap. A sports watch for running equipped with GPS with which you can record the distance traveled, your heart rate, time intervals and many other features.
This new model of the American firm designed for running enthusiasts, includes different activity profiles for running indoors and outdoors. In addition, the Garmin Forerunner 35 has the useful function of activity monitor and a long battery life of up to 13 hours with GPS activated and up to nine days in watch mode.
And because it's not all about sports, the new wearable offers you the ability to view smart notifications on its display, provided it's paired with a compatible smartphone.
Polar M400
This GPS heart rate monitor from the Finnish brand has advanced training features for running and, at the same time, performs the functions of a 24/7 activity tracking monitor. The Polar M400 running watch is the perfect ally to help you plan each training session, beat your personal bests and even find your way home.
Choose from four different targets (5 , 10K, half marathon and marathon) and get a tailored training plan to reach your goals faster. A waterproof and virtually seamless wearable that combines a GPS running watch, an activity tracker, as well as a wristwatch. The Polar M400 won't let you down.
TomTom Runner 3
Run smarter and with real-time information with the new TomTom Runner 3, a watch with integrated GPS and heart rate monitoring on the wrist, thanks to its optical heart rate monitor. With the new model of the Dutch firm you can know the time spent, distance traveled, speed, running pace, number of calories burned and much more.
TomTom Runner 3 lets you know when to make a greater effort or when to slow down the pace with just a glance at the screen. Run freely without repeating a single route. Explore new areas and find your way back with the path your device shows you. And if you like to run with music TomTom Runner 3 is the ideal running watch for you, as it is capable of storing more than 500 songs.
Garmin Forerunner 630
Forerunner 630 gives you all the data and metrics you need to train and compete in the best conditions. This GPS running watch with high-resolution color touchscreen incorporates useful features such as advanced running dynamics including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio that provide runners with accurate information about the level of efficiency and balance of their running technique.
This watch pointer measures your maximum oxygen consumption and can predict your running times for different distances. It also tells you when you should reduce the intensity of your training. In addition, the Garmin Forerunner 630 includes stress score, performance condition and lactate threshold. A gadget with a battery life of up to 16 hours in training mode and up to 4 weeks in watch mode, perfect for running enthusiasts.
Polar V800
A multisport watch with advanced GPS for sports enthusiasts and athletes who want to achieve maximum performance in their training sessions, popular races or triathlons. The new Polar V800 includes multiple and varied activity monitoring functions 24 hours a day. It is a multisport device, capable of recording data not only from running, but also from other sports disciplines such as cycling, swimming, skiing and many others.
On the other hand, this V800 model also works as a daily activity tracker, monitoring every step you take, the amount of calories burned each day, the distance traveled, as well as other statistics. The new Polar V800 saves the last 4 weeks of training sessions and its battery offers up to 14 hours of continuous performance, extending up to 50 hours non-stop in low GPS power mode.
Cover photo credit: Garmin Forerunner series.
