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But theres one piece of gear that many runners completely geek out over: the watch.
One of the most popular brands today isCoros.
Chicago-based running coach
Its only been around for 10 years, which makes it fairly new compared to long-standing brands likeGarminandSuunto.
But its quickly gained traction among runners.
Its known to be a powerhouse running watch brand at a really great price point, Wagner says.
Its known to be accurate and connect fast to GPS.
The brands latest launch is theCoros Pace Pro.
Plus, its got eight times the storage capacity.
And I found it to be an exceptional training tool that actually helped me log better workouts.
I found an hour-long run only ate up 4 percent of the battery power.
This longevity is huge if youre doing ultramarathons or Ironman races.
Chicago-based running coach
Its also just super convenient.
It also charges quickly.
But the adapter itself is tiny and feels easy to lose.
Setup
To get going with basic functions, I found the setup pretty straightforward and minimal.
The one place where I found its not the most responsive is actually getting the screen to light up.
The screen is 1.3 inches, and it comes with a silicone band, which I found decently comfortable.
Its not so big that it gets in my way, and its light enough to wear 24/7.
I found it always connected to GPS for me quickly in just two to six seconds.
To check how accurate it was, I looked back at all my maps after my runs.
In practice, this can sometimes be so cumbersome its not worth the hassle.
Meanwhile, colored lines made it easy to see myheart rate zoneat a glance.
The Pace Pro seems mainly designed for runners and triathletes.
But you’re free to also track other activities like skiing and rowing.
I used it to track a couple of strength training sessions, just because I could.
One thing I loved: The Pace Pro gives you daily stats without feeling at all shame-y onrest days.
Maps
The addition of offline maps is a huge draw for many runners.
It can also tell you how to get back to the start.
But you’re able to always look down at your wrist and see the route highlighted.
It also doesnt always pick up onnaps.
Its not an FDA-approved ECG, but pretty neat for a quick check-in.
(Though youll likely need to pay a little more.)
Do you gotta spend $800 on a smartwatch?
No, Wagner says.
The Pace Pro offers just that.
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