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Beginner watch recommendations (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/running

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Started running once or twice a week ever since my company signed up for a corporate 5K and I'm interested in tracking progress and pacing myself without pulling a phone out (I use a Garmin bike computer when cycling).

I'm not looking for a full featured smartwatch, just a cheap way to track pace and distance, possibly a map option if I decide to spend a bit more. What are your recommendations for a beginner watch?

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

No matter which model you decide on, try to find it second hand on a website like Craigslist (or your local alternative). That's a general rule of thumb with all sports-related gear: there are always people who buy it new, never use it, and then sell it for much much cheaper.

I got my Polar HR strap for like 20€ (a new one would be 80) and my threadmill for less than 300 (new would be 500+). Same with my first Garmin watch, it wasn't even taken out of the original package but still about half of the price of a new one. People are weird.