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    • NikN
      Nik
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      Found an image from South Downs Way 50 mile. Can’t remember exactly where this was, but I think around 30.
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      • DmartD
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        @Nik That’s for sure. I was assuming that a healthy lifestyle is maintained.
        My biggest improvement came when I quit smoking.

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        • Crispy HeronC
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          Just got back into running and am doing a half marathon in Oct. Currently out four or five times a week training.

          Looking for a watch which allows me to track runs, distance, etc.

          Any ideas?

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          • EzaE
            Eza
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            @Crispy-Heron Garmin makes great products

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            • Crispy HeronC
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              @Eza - any model that you would recommend?

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              • goosehdG
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                @Crispy-Heron I run using the Apple Watch as that is the family of products that I use the most. I went with it as I can use it as a phone if/when needed.

                I look at the Garmin platform and want to try it, but hear that it doesn’t work well at communicating with Apple (shared data: running workouts, VO2 max, etc.).

                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                • DmartD
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                  @Crispy-Heron Depends a bit on budget and needs.
                  The newer watches all come now with AMOLED displays while the older ones still use MIP.
                  If you just want a pure running watch the forerunner 165 does the job. The 265 is quite a step up and supports multi sports etc. if you want to add mapping because you go hiking frequently you may want to look at the 965.
                  If you want a bit more robustness Fenix/Epix pro gen 2 are you best bets.
                  If you don’t want Garmin but an excellent watch for running, have a look at the Coros Pace 3.

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                  • Crispy HeronC
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                    @goosehd @Dmart - thanks. I don’t really have a budget but would ideally want an Apple Watch for the reasons you have set out - make calls, listen to podcasts/music and (importantly) not having to lug my iPhone Pro Max around. That said I think that the Garmin 165 looks like it could do the job although that means lugging the phone around. If I go Garmin I will need to invest in some shorts as well to carry the phone around in. Most products have pockets not big enough for the Pro Max.

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                      i use coros pace 3 and really enjoy it

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                      • NikN
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                        Carrying a phone in shorts on a run is always a bummer. Carrying a phone works better with a waist belt like the ones Salomon, Arcteryx, or Satisfy makes.

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                        • DmartD
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                          Enjoy the freedom and leave the phone at home ✌️

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                            I gotta take my phone with me every time. Too many close calls with poop to leave it at home and risk not being able to call my wife to pick me up and bring a towel. But like Nik, I leave it in the running belt

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                            • Crispy HeronC
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                              @marco23d @Nik @Dmart - thanks all. May try the belt option although all the belts I have looked at don’t take bigger phones. Oh, and will look further into a running watch.

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                              • NikN
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                                I like my Fenix 7X sapphire solar. Used to have a 965 but doing longer distances now and still charmed by mips screens.

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                                • EzaE
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                                  @Crispy-Heron there are a few it depends on what you want your watch to do if you are looking for split and total time and heart rate you can go with a Forerunner 265 if you want a more budget-friendly you can try the Forerunner 55.

                                  If you do trail running or endurance you might want to go for 7X Pro Sapphire Solar (crazy battery life due to solar charging and awesome topo maps and navigation)

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                                  • EzaE
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                                    @Crispy-Heron also you can always go with the Apple Watch Ultra I have the series 1 ultra and it is amazing the 2 has more nits on the screen and a few other bells

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                                    • EzaE
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                                      @marco23d Ultra watch would solve that issue

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                                      • goosehdG
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                                        My only, but biggest gripe with the Apple watch is that it will not read/work with my tattoos. I have full tattoo sleeves that stop just above the wrist. It will not work where my watch tends to sit normally and to get around it, I have to wear the watch lower on my wrist which is quite uncomfortable for long periods.

                                        I don't know if Garmin is any better, but I will not be buying another Apple smartwatch because of it.

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • NikN
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                                          @goosehd This is an ongoing issue, and actually it is not only those with tattoos, but also people with darker skin can have issues with optical heart rate monitors. Many use a chest strap for workouts. I do even though I'm white without wrist tattoos, for workouts where I want reliable HR data the chest strap is just much more accurate.

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                                          • goosehdG
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                                            @Nik I have my chest strap but haven't used it for running and may do that this weekend. Thank you!

                                            Does it provide any of the VO2, oxygen, etc.?

                                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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